Orthodontic practices near Hemsworth
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Hemsworth, 22 practices within 10 and 108 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 6.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hemsworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles north; the next are Pontefract (5.7 miles north) and Barnsley (6.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 2.1 miles north |
| Pontefract | 4 | 5.7 miles north |
| Barnsley | 4 | 6.3 miles south |
| Wakefield | 12 | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Castleford | 1 | 8.1 miles north |
| Doncaster | 4 | 11.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hemsworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 5.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 5.8 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hemsworth 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 |
| Population | 9,246 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,588 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,199 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 0.4 miles Minsthorpe Community College — 2.4 miles Outwood Academy Shafton — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,087 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 — 2 miles Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio, Pontefract — 6 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Barnsley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 108 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 Hemsworth
The nearest practice to Hemsworth is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 108.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Mount Dental Practice (2.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Hemsworth list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Hemsworth are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hemsworth
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Braces and aligner options in Hemsworth
Orthodontist in Hemsworth: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Hemsworth keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in City and Borough of Wakefield. Hemsworth — a small town with a population of around 9,246 — is covered on this page specifically.
Hemsworth at a glance
Hemsworth has a population of around 9,246, making it a small town within City and Borough of Wakefield. Little Hemsworth is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Hemsworth.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Little Hemsworth, Hilltop Estate, Kinsley, Pudding Hill, Brackenhill, and Brierley.
What official data says about Hemsworth
Hemsworth is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Hemsworth sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Hemsworth's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,588 residents in the neighbourhood around Hemsworth, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Hemsworth are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Hemsworth (0.4 miles) and Minsthorpe Community College (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Hemsworth's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Hemsworth sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hemsworth is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Hemsworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hemsworth itself. The closest on record are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2 miles away; Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 6 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 6 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hemsworth
Patients in Hemsworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hemsworth
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hemsworth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hemsworth helps you ask the right questions. 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 Hemsworth
Practices serving Hemsworth differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hemsworth sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hemsworth's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hemsworth, 4.7% of the 1,588 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Hemsworth are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Hemsworth (0.4 miles) and Minsthorpe Community College (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Hemsworth's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Hemsworth among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hemsworth is about 16 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hemsworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hemsworth
These links help widen your research beyond Hemsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Little Hemsworth, Hilltop Estate, Kinsley, Pudding Hill, Brackenhill, and Brierley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hemsworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hemsworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hemsworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hemsworth is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5.7 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hemsworth?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Hemsworth, 22 practices within 10 miles and 108 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hemsworth?
The nearest practice to Hemsworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5.7 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hemsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hemsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.