NHS Treatment in Hazlewood at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of 1,576 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | The Brace Place, Glusburn — 7.4 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ilkley Grammar School — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 18 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Hazlewood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hazlewood; 7 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, 5.6 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place, 7.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 7.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, LeedsGuiseley | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (152 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSShipley | 10.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 10.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (148 reviews) |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 10.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hazlewood with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Glusburn, 7.4 miles south-west; the next are Bingley (8.8 miles south) and Guiseley (9.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glusburn | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Bingley | 1 | 8.8 miles south |
| Guiseley | 1 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Shipley | 2 | 10.3 miles south |
| Saltaire | 1 | 10.7 miles south |
| Haworth | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hazlewood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite in Shipley (5.0 from 37 reviews), 10.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 10.8 miles south |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (287 reviews) | 13.4 miles east |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 4.9 (148 reviews) | 10.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hazlewood, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 10 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place, Glusburn, 7.4 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 18 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hazlewood are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Hazlewood focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Understanding its limits helps families in Hazlewood plan around realistic waiting times.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Hazlewood
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Equivalent private metal braces in Hazlewood typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Hazlewood
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in North Yorkshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hazlewood. Hazlewood sits close to the England average for deprivation. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,576 residents in Hazlewood's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hazlewood is about 18 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. Hazlewood — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 13% of Hazlewood's population at under 16, below the typical share. Secondary-age pupils near Hazlewood attend schools such as Ilkley Grammar School (4.7 miles). Hazlewood's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hazlewood; the nearest is about 6 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hazlewood itself. The nearest we do hold are DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 6 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 7 miles away; and Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Bingley, about 9 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Hazlewood
For eligible patients in Hazlewood, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Hazlewood.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
Children's Orthodontics in Hazlewood
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
NHS Treatment for Children in Hazlewood
Eligible children under 18 in Hazlewood are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Hazlewood
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in North Yorkshire apply the same national criteria consistently. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Eligibility in Hazlewood — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in North Yorkshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Hazlewood
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hazlewood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hazlewood is DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Brace Place (7.4 miles) and 360 Orthodontics (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hazlewood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hazlewood, 7 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Keighley, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hazlewood?
The nearest practice to Hazlewood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 7.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles) and One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (9.7 miles).
How many pupils are in Hazlewood's Local Authority?
There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Hazlewood's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Which NHS body covers Hazlewood for dental care?
Hazlewood sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Hazlewood a family area?
13% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What kind of area is Hazlewood?
ONS classifies Hazlewood as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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