Orthodontic practices near Gargrave
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gargrave; 5 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 5.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 7.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 9.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 10.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 10.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 11.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gargrave with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 5.6 miles south-west; the next are Glusburn (7.0 miles south-east) and Keighley (8.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Glusburn | 1 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Keighley | 3 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Colne | 2 | 9.1 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Nelson | 1 | 10.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gargrave
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 17.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gargrave at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,755 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,458 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 214 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Skipton Academy — 2.8 miles Skipton Girls' High School — 3.2 miles Ermysted's Grammar School — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 736 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 6 miles The Brace Place, Glusburn — 7 miles DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 44 within 20 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 Gargrave
From Gargrave the nearest practice is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Brace Place (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (5.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Gargrave list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gargrave are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gargrave to Station House Dental Care is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gargrave
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Gargrave
Orthodontist in Gargrave: People weighing up braces or aligners in Gargrave can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Gargrave itself or elsewhere in North Yorkshire. Gargrave — a small village with a population of around 1,755 — is covered on this page specifically.
Gargrave at a glance
Around 1,755 people live in Gargrave, which is a small village within North Yorkshire. The nearest other location we cover is Eshton, around 2 km to the north.
The local picture in Gargrave
ONS classifies Gargrave as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Gargrave falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Gargrave has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,458 residents in the neighbourhood around Gargrave, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Gargrave; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Gargrave attend schools such as The Skipton Academy (2.8 miles) and Skipton Girls' High School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Gargrave's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Gargrave falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gargrave is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 25 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Gargrave
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gargrave. The nearest we do hold are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 6 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 7 miles away; and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 8 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Eshton, Flasby, Winterburn, Bank Newton, Elslack, and East Marton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Gargrave
Patients in Gargrave have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Gargrave
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gargrave
Many people in Gargrave delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Gargrave
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gargrave
What's available in Gargrave depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Gargrave — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Gargrave has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,458 residents in the neighbourhood around Gargrave, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Gargrave usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Gargrave are The Skipton Academy (2.8 miles) and Skipton Girls' High School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gargrave's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Gargrave sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Gargrave is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gargrave. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gargrave
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Eshton, Flasby, Winterburn, Bank Newton, Elslack, and East Marton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Gargrave
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gargrave often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gargrave?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gargrave is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Brace Place (7.0 miles) and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gargrave?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gargrave, 5 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnoldswick, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gargrave?
The nearest practice to Gargrave that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Brace Place (7.0 miles) and Colne Dental Care (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gargrave, North Yorkshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gargrave, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.