Orthodontic practices near Havercroft
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Havercroft, 24 practices within 10 and 122 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 4.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 4.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 5.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 5.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 5.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Havercroft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 2.9 miles north-east; the next are Wakefield (4.0 miles north-west) and Barnsley (4.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Wakefield | 12 | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Barnsley | 4 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Castleford | 1 | 7.8 miles north |
| Morley | 1 | 9.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Havercroft
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Havercroft at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,554 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 338 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 105th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 2.3 miles Crofton Academy — 2.7 miles Outwood Academy Shafton — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,632 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 3 miles Advance Dental Care, Wakefield — 4 miles Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 122 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 Havercroft
Havercroft is 2.9 miles from The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 122.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Mount Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Havercroft list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Havercroft are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Havercroft
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Compare orthodontic care in Havercroft
Orthodontist in Havercroft: Before booking anything in Havercroft, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City and Borough of Wakefield.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ryhill, South Hiendley, Wintersett, Cold Hiendley, Shafton, and Shafton Two Gates.
Local orthodontic signals in Havercroft
There is no orthodontist on our records in Havercroft itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3 miles away; Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 4 miles away; and Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 4 miles away.
What official data says about Havercroft
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Havercroft sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.5% of Havercroft's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Havercroft, 8.5% of the 1,554 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Havercroft is better served than 52% 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 Havercroft attend schools such as Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.3 miles) and Crofton Academy (2.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Havercroft's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. Havercroft'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 Havercroft is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 14 miles away.
About Havercroft
Just under 1 km north, Ryhill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Havercroft Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Havercroft 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Havercroft
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 Havercroft practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Havercroft
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Havercroft helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Havercroft
Every case in Havercroft follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Havercroft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Havercroft
These links help widen your research beyond Havercroft, City and Borough of Wakefield if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Ryhill, South Hiendley, Wintersett, Cold Hiendley, Shafton, and Shafton Two Gates follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Havercroft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Havercroft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Havercroft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Havercroft is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Advance Dental Care (4.0 miles) and Mapplewell Dental Centre (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Havercroft?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Havercroft, 24 practices within 10 miles and 122 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Havercroft?
The nearest practice to Havercroft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Advance Dental Care (4.0 miles) and Space Dental (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Havercroft, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Havercroft, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.