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Orthodontic practices near Grimethorpe

On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Grimethorpe, 21 practices within 10 and 104 practices within 20. The closest is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, 4.0 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley4.0 miles south✓–––
The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth4.4 miles north✓✓✓3.9 (18 reviews)
Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield4.7 miles south-west✓✓✓4.5 (183 reviews)
Barnsley HospitalBarnsley5.1 miles west–––3.6 (508 reviews)
Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley5.1 miles west––✓4.9 (249 reviews)
K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley6.2 miles west––✓4.9 (331 reviews)
Advance Dental CareWakefield6.7 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (357 reviews)
Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract8.1 miles north✓✓✓4.6 (510 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Grimethorpe with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnsley, 4.0 miles south; the next are Low Ackworth (4.4 miles north) and Wakefield (4.7 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Barnsley44.0 miles south
Low Ackworth14.4 miles north
Wakefield124.7 miles south-west
Pontefract48.1 miles north
Castleford110.2 miles north
Rotherham510.2 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Grimethorpe

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 8.2 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Pontefract Dental CarePontefract5.0 (937 reviews)8.2 miles north
Northgate DentalWakefield5.0 (185 reviews)8.6 miles north-west
One 44 Dental LtdRotherham5.0 (161 reviews)11.7 miles south
Smile Design StudioWakefield5.0 (116 reviews)9.1 miles north-west

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

Grimethorpe at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBarnsley
NHS dental servicesNHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Population4,672
Residents under 1622.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car26.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre878 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health26.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England
Access within Barnsley74th closest to an orthodontic practice of 98 places in the county (the county median is 2.2 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Barnsley
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 15 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsOutwood Academy Shafton — 0.7 miles
Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 2.7 miles
Outwood Academy Carlton — 2.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 3,587 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay26.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Barnsley — 4 miles
The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles
Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 5 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles21 within 10 miles, 104 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistCudworth Dental — 2 miles
Postcode districtsS72

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 Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe is 4 miles from TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 104.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Mount Dental Practice (4.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Grimethorpe list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Grimethorpe are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Grimethorpe

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Find orthodontic treatment in Grimethorpe

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Grimethorpe, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Grimethorpe with the wider Barnsley area. Grimethorpe — a small town with a population of around 4,672 — is covered on this page specifically.

Grimethorpe in context

Officially, Grimethorpe is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Grimethorpe skews family-heavy: 22.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,421 residents in Grimethorpe's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Barnsley. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Grimethorpe is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Grimethorpe are Outwood Academy Shafton (0.7 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Grimethorpe falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Grimethorpe is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Facts about Grimethorpe

Around 4,672 people live in Grimethorpe, which is a small town within Barnsley. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Pudding Hill, the closest linked location.

Nearby location pages

If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Pudding Hill, Brierley, Belle Green, Edderthorpe, Shafton, and Shafton Two Gates may also help.

Local treatment availability around Grimethorpe

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Grimethorpe itself. The closest on record are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 4 miles away; The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away; and Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 5 miles away.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Grimethorpe

Many people in Grimethorpe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Grimethorpe

No orthodontic practice covers Grimethorpe directly, though Cudworth Dental (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Grimethorpe sits within NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Grimethorpe skews family-heavy: 22.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,421 residents in the neighbourhood around Grimethorpe, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Barnsley. Grimethorpe has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Grimethorpe attend schools such as Outwood Academy Shafton (0.7 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Grimethorpe's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Grimethorpe is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Grimethorpe

The orthodontic landscape in Grimethorpe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

How to Choose in Grimethorpe

The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Grimethorpe practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Grimethorpe

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grimethorpe?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grimethorpe is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 4.0 miles to the south. The next closest are The Mount Dental Practice (4.4 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics (4.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Grimethorpe?

Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Grimethorpe, 21 practices within 10 miles and 104 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grimethorpe?

The nearest practice to Grimethorpe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 4.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Mount Dental Practice (4.4 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics (4.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Grimethorpe, Barnsley?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Grimethorpe, Barnsley?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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