Orthodontic practices near Heworth
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Heworth, 17 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 1.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 1.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 2.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| Blossom Family Dental CareYork | 3.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (575 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (252 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Heworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 1.8 miles west; the next are Nether Poppleton (3.4 miles west) and Upper Poppleton (4.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 16 | 1.8 miles west |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 3.4 miles west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 4.1 miles west |
| Selby | 1 | 13.7 miles south |
| Wetherby | 2 | 14.7 miles west |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 17.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Heworth
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), 1.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 1.8 miles west |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 15.0 miles west |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 4.2 miles west |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Heworth 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 9.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,010 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 330 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within City of York | 17th closest to an orthodontic practice of 35 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3% here, against 5.9% across neighbourhoods in City of York |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huntington School — 1.6 miles Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy — 2.0 miles Joseph Rowntree School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,212 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 | Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, York — 2 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 3 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 24 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 Heworth
Heworth is 1.8 miles from Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Heworth list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Heworth are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Heworth
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Orthodontist in Heworth: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Heworth? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City of York.
Local treatment availability around Heworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Heworth itself. The nearest recorded are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 2 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 3 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 4 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Osbaldwick, Huntington, Earswick, Heslington, Stockton on the Forest, and Tang Hall may also help.
The local picture in Heworth
Heworth — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 9.1% of Heworth's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Heworth, 3% of the 1,010 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 (17), Heworth has more choice than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Heworth are Huntington School (1.6 miles) and Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 27,370 pupils in Heworth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Heworth among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Heworth is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 25 miles away.
Where Heworth sits locally
Just around 2 km south, Osbaldwick is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Heworth Explained
Patients in Heworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Heworth — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Heworth. Officially, Heworth is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Heworth sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 9.1% of residents under 16, Heworth skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,010 residents in the neighbourhood around Heworth, 3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 5.9% average across City of York. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Heworth has more choice than 88% 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 Heworth are Huntington School (1.6 miles) and Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Heworth's Local Authority area covers 70 schools and 27,370 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Heworth among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Heworth is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 25 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Heworth itself. The nearest recorded are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 2 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 3 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Heworth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Heworth helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Heworth
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Heworth
What's available in Heworth depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Heworth sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Heworth's under-16 share, 9.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Heworth, 3% of the 1,010 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 5.9% average across City of York, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Heworth has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Heworth are Huntington School (1.6 miles) and Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 27,370 pupils in Heworth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Heworth falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Heworth is about 25 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 Heworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Heworth
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Heworth, City of York with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Osbaldwick, Huntington, Earswick, Heslington, Stockton on the Forest, and Tang Hall.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Heworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Heworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Heworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Heworth is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 1.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (2.3 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Heworth?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Heworth, 17 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Heworth?
The nearest practice to Heworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 2.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (2.5 miles) and Orthokind (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Heworth, City of York?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Heworth, City of York?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.