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Orthodontic practices near Grassington

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Grassington; 31 practices within 20. The closest is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, 11.5 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley11.5 miles south––✓5.0 (5 reviews)
The Brace PlaceGlusburn11.7 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (102 reviews)
Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick13.0 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (331 reviews)
Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley14.5 miles south–––4.8 (197 reviews)
360 OrthodonticsKeighley14.9 miles south–––4.7 (22 reviews)
Colne Dental CareColne16.4 miles south-west✓–✓4.9 (64 reviews)
Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley16.4 miles south-east✓✓✓4.9 (139 reviews)
Smyli OrthodonticsColne16.4 miles south-west–✓✓–

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Grassington with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Keighley, 11.5 miles south; the next are Glusburn (11.7 miles south) and Barnoldswick (13.0 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Keighley311.5 miles south
Glusburn111.7 miles south
Barnoldswick113.0 miles south-west
Colne216.4 miles south-west
Bingley116.4 miles south-east
Haworth116.7 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Grassington

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), 18.2 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley5.0 (692 reviews)18.2 miles south-east
Renovo DentalChatburn5.0 (385 reviews)19.2 miles south-west
MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate5.0 (168 reviews)19.1 miles east
Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate5.0 (101 reviews)18.8 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Grassington at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population1,792
Residents under 1611.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,527 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car15.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre32 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within North Yorkshire659th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 26 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsUpper Wharfedale School — 0.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 351 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 12 miles
The Brace Place, Glusburn — 12 miles
Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 13 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 31 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 Grassington

The nearest practice to Grassington is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, 11.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 31 practices are within 20 miles.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Brace Place (11.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Grassington list clear aligners, the nearest 11.5 miles away.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Grassington are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 11.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 26 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Grassington to DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Grassington

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Research orthodontic options in Grassington

Orthodontist in Grassington: Before booking anything in Grassington, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of North Yorkshire. Grassington — a small village with a population of around 1,792 — is covered on this page specifically.

About Grassington

Grassington is home to around 1,792 people, classing it as a small village within North Yorkshire. Thorpe Fell View is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Grassington.

Area profile for Grassington

Officially, Grassington is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Grassington sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.7% of residents under 16, Grassington skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,527 residents in Grassington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Grassington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 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 Grassington are Upper Wharfedale School (0.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Grassington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Grassington among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Grassington is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Keep exploring nearby

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Thorpe Fell View, Threshfield, Skirethorns, Long Ashes, Hebden, and Conistone.

What local practice data suggests in Grassington

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Grassington itself. The closest on record are DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 12 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 12 miles away; and Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 13 miles away.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Grassington

Starting orthodontic treatment in Grassington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Grassington

What's available in Grassington depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Grassington falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Grassington. Census data puts only 11.7% of Grassington's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,527 residents in the neighbourhood around Grassington, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Grassington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Grassington are served by secondary schools including Upper Wharfedale School (0.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Grassington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Grassington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Grassington is about 26 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Grassington Explained

The orthodontic landscape in Grassington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Grassington

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Grassington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Grassington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Grassington

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Grassington often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grassington?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grassington is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 11.5 miles to the south. The next closest are The Brace Place (11.7 miles) and Station House Dental Care (13.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Grassington?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Grassington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Keighley, 11.5 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grassington?

The nearest practice to Grassington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 11.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Station House Dental Care (13.0 miles) and Colne Dental Care (16.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Grassington, North Yorkshire?

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 Grassington, North Yorkshire?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleGrassington, North Yorkshire Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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