Orthodontic practices near Highfield
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Highfield; 2 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 7.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSSelby | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS MARKET WEIGHTONYork | 10.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork | 10.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
| The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda QueirozYork | 11.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (314 reviews) |
| Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork | 12.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (252 reviews) |
| Blossom Family Dental CareYork | 12.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (575 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 12.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 12.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Highfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Selby, 7.4 miles west; the next are York (10.0 miles east) and Upper Poppleton (13.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Selby | 1 | 7.4 miles west |
| York | 16 | 10.0 miles east |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 14.5 miles north-west |
| Doncaster | 1 | 14.6 miles south |
| Brough | 1 | 15.0 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 Highfield
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), 12.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-west |
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Highfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,978 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within East Riding of Yorkshire | 163rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 290 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Howden School — 5.2 miles Barlby High School — 5.8 miles |
| Schools in council area | 157 schools, 45,532 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Selby — 7 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS MARKET WEIGHTON, York — 10 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 14 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 34 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 Highfield
The nearest practice to Highfield is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 7.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (12.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Pontefract (18.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Highfield list clear aligners, the nearest 10.8 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 Highfield are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 7.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Highfield to TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Highfield
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Orthodontist in Highfield: This page was put together for people in Highfield who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across East Riding of Yorkshire.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Bubwith, Harlthorpe, Breighton, Willitoft, Menthorpe, and Foggathorpe as well as this one.
The local picture in Highfield
Officially, Highfield is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Highfield falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 16.9% of Highfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,978 residents in Highfield's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across East Riding of Yorkshire. People in Highfield usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Highfield are Howden School (5.2 miles) and Barlby High School (5.8 miles). Highfield's Local Authority area covers 157 schools and 45,532 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Highfield close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Highfield is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 27 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Highfield
There is no orthodontist on our records in Highfield itself. The nearest recorded are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 7 miles away; TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS MARKET WEIGHTON in York, about 10 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 14 miles away.
Facts about Highfield
The nearest other location we cover is Bubwith, around 1 km to the west.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Highfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Highfield helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Highfield — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Highfield Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Highfield has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Highfield
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Highfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Highfield
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Highfield, East Riding of Yorkshire with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Bubwith, Harlthorpe, Breighton, Willitoft, Menthorpe, and Foggathorpe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Highfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Highfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Highfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Highfield is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 7.4 miles to the west. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS MARKET WEIGHTON (10.0 miles) and Bishopthorpe Dental Centre (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Highfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Highfield, 2 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Selby, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Highfield?
The nearest practice to Highfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 7.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS MARKET WEIGHTON (10.0 miles) and Bishopthorpe Dental Centre (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Highfield, East Riding of Yorkshire?
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 Highfield, East Riding of Yorkshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.