Orthodontic practices near High Flatts
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of High Flatts; 23 practices within 10 and 145 practices within 20. The closest is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, 6.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 6.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (284 reviews) |
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 6.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield | 6.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (177 reviews) |
| Aspley DentalHuddersfield | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Courtyard DentalHuddersfield | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (412 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 7.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 7.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 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 High Flatts with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 6.3 miles north; the next are Barnsley (6.5 miles east) and Middlestown (7.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 12 | 6.3 miles north |
| Barnsley | 3 | 6.5 miles east |
| Middlestown | 1 | 7.5 miles north |
| Wakefield | 5 | 8.0 miles east |
| Dewsbury | 4 | 9.3 miles north |
| Batley | 3 | 9.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of High Flatts
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Town Hall Dental in Brighouse (5.0 from 352 reviews), 10.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-west |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
| SmileBrighouse | 5.0 (52 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 4.9 (866 reviews) | 9.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
High Flatts at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,716 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 230 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kirklees | 206th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shelley College, A Share Academy — 2.3 miles Penistone Grammar School — 2.5 miles Scissett Middle School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 3,220 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smiles in Tandem Dental, Huddersfield — 6 miles K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio, Barnsley — 6 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 145 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Scissett Dental Practice — 3 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 High Flatts
From High Flatts the nearest practice is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, 6.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 145.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around High Flatts list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 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 High Flatts are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from High Flatts to Smiles in Tandem Dental is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In High Flatts
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Orthodontist in High Flatts: People weighing up braces or aligners in High Flatts can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kirklees.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Upper Cumberworth, Upper Denby, Birds Edge, Denby Dale, Ingbirchworth, and Lower Cumberworth.
Local snapshot of High Flatts
Just around 1 km north-west, Upper Cumberworth is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in High Flatts
No orthodontic practice is recorded in High Flatts. The closest on record are Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 6 miles away; K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; and Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 8 miles away.
High Flatts in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, High Flatts sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. High Flatts's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around High Flatts, 7.5% of the 1,716 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of High Flatts; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in High Flatts are served by secondary schools including Shelley College, A Share Academy (2.3 miles) and Penistone Grammar School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. High Flatts's Local Authority has 198 schools educating 67,205 pupils (DfE data). High Flatts's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, High Flatts is about 15 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in High Flatts
Many people in High Flatts delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in High Flatts — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in High Flatts Explained
The orthodontic landscape in High Flatts offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in High Flatts — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in High Flatts itself; the nearest dentist, Scissett Dental Practice, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, High Flatts sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. High Flatts's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,716 residents in the neighbourhood around High Flatts, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of High Flatts; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near High Flatts attend schools such as Shelley College, A Share Academy (2.3 miles) and Penistone Grammar School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 198 schools and 67,205 pupils in High Flatts's Local Authority area, per DfE data. High Flatts falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to High Flatts is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in High Flatts itself. The closest on record are Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 6 miles away; K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; and Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around High Flatts. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around High Flatts
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place High Flatts, Kirklees within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Upper Cumberworth, Upper Denby, Birds Edge, Denby Dale, Ingbirchworth, and Lower Cumberworth.
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Frequently Asked Questions in High Flatts
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in High Flatts often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to High Flatts?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to High Flatts is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, about 6.3 miles to the north. The next closest are K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio (6.5 miles) and The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near High Flatts?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of High Flatts, 23 practices within 10 miles and 145 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Huddersfield, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near High Flatts?
The nearest practice to High Flatts that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), about 6.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (7.2 miles) and Greenhead Dental Practice Ltd (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in High Flatts, Kirklees?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in High Flatts, Kirklees?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.