Orthodontic practices near Fulstone
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Fulstone, 27 practices within 10 and 149 practices within 20. The closest is Aspley Dental in Huddersfield, 4.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley DentalHuddersfield | 4.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 4.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (284 reviews) |
| The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield | 4.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (177 reviews) |
| Courtyard DentalHuddersfield | 4.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (412 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield | 4.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Greenhead Dental Practice LtdHuddersfield | 5.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (40 reviews) |
| Only OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 5.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant CentreHuddersfield | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (257 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fulstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 4.5 miles north; the next are Middlestown (7.5 miles north-east) and Brighouse (8.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 12 | 4.5 miles north |
| Middlestown | 1 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Brighouse | 2 | 8.1 miles north |
| Halifax | 2 | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Barnsley | 3 | 9.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fulstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax (5.0 from 376 reviews), 9.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 10.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fulstone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,860 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 340 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Kirklees | 168th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holmfirth High School — 1.3 miles Honley High School — 2.6 miles Kirkburton Middle School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,063 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Aspley Dental, Huddersfield — 4 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 8 miles Smile, Brighouse — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 149 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Kirkburton Dental Care — 3 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Fulstone
The nearest practice to Fulstone is Aspley Dental in Huddersfield, 4.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 149.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Fulstone list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fulstone are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fulstone
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Orthodontist in Fulstone: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Fulstone understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kirklees.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Snowgate Head, Hole Bottom, New Mill, Stocksmoor, Thurstonland, and Shepley.
Area profile for Fulstone
Fulstone is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.4% of Fulstone's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,860 residents in the neighbourhood around Fulstone, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Fulstone has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Fulstone are Holmfirth High School (1.3 miles) and Honley High School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Fulstone's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Fulstone among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fulstone is about 17 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Useful local orthodontic context for Fulstone
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fulstone itself. The closest on record are Aspley Dental in Huddersfield, about 4 miles away; Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 8 miles away; and Smile in Brighouse, about 8 miles away.
Where Fulstone sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Snowgate Head, around 1 km to the south.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fulstone
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fulstone can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Fulstone — Local Context
Fulstone has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Kirkburton Dental Care — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Fulstone falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Fulstone's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,860 residents in the neighbourhood around Fulstone, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Fulstone has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Fulstone attend schools such as Holmfirth High School (1.3 miles) and Honley High School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Fulstone's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Fulstone among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Fulstone is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Fulstone itself. The closest on record are Aspley Dental in Huddersfield, about 4 miles away; Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 8 miles away; and Smile in Brighouse, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fulstone
Many people in Fulstone delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Fulstone — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fulstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fulstone
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Fulstone, Kirklees alone. This page links onward to Snowgate Head, Hole Bottom, New Mill, Stocksmoor, Thurstonland, and Shepley for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fulstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fulstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fulstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fulstone is Aspley Dental in Huddersfield, about 4.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Smiles in Tandem Dental (4.5 miles) and The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fulstone?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Fulstone, 27 practices within 10 miles and 149 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fulstone?
The nearest practice to Fulstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), about 4.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (4.8 miles) and Greenhead Dental Practice Ltd (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fulstone, Kirklees?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fulstone, Kirklees?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.