Orthodontic practices near Hessay
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Hessay, 19 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 2.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile ClinicUpper Poppleton | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (397 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 2.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 3.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (53 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 3.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 4.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 4.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hessay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 2.7 miles east; the next are Upper Poppleton (2.9 miles east) and Nether Poppleton (3.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 15 | 2.7 miles east |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 2.9 miles east |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
| Wetherby | 2 | 7.8 miles west |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 11.3 miles west |
| Harrogate | 8 | 12.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hessay
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham (5.0 from 1,018 reviews), 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 14.2 miles west |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 14.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hessay at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | York |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,724 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 137 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within City of York | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 35 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 5.9% across neighbourhoods in City of York |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Manor Church of England Academy — 2.6 miles York High School — 3.2 miles Vale of York Academy — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,136 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 27,370 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Jorvik Dental Practice, York — 3 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 3 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | YO26 |
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 Hessay
Hessay is 2.7 miles from Jorvik Dental Practice in York, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clifton Moor Dental Implant Centre (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 23 of the practices around Hessay 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 Hessay are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hessay
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Orthodontist in Hessay: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Hessay keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Hessay or another part of City of York.
Hessay in context
Officially, Hessay is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 16.3% of Hessay's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hessay, 6.3% of the 1,724 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 5.9% average across City of York, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Hessay has more choice than 85% of towns in England. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Hessay are Manor Church of England Academy (2.6 miles) and York High School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 70 schools and 27,370 pupils in Hessay's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Hessay among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Hessay is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Hessay
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hessay itself. The closest on record are Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 3 miles away; Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 3 miles away; and PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 4 miles away.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Rufforth, Hutton Wandesley, Long Marston, Moor Monkton, Nun Monkton, and Beningbrough as well as this one.
Hessay at a glance
Rufforth is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Hessay.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hessay
Orthodontic treatment in Hessay is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Hessay follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hessay
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hessay has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hessay
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hessay — 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 Hessay. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hessay
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Hessay, City of York with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Rufforth, Hutton Wandesley, Long Marston, Moor Monkton, Nun Monkton, and Beningbrough may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hessay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hessay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hessay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hessay is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 2.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Perfect Smile Clinic (2.9 miles) and Clifton Moor Dental Implant Centre (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hessay?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Hessay, 19 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hessay?
The nearest practice to Hessay that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 2.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Perfect Smile Clinic (2.9 miles) and Blossom Family Dental Care (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hessay, City of York?
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 Hessay, City of York?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.