Orthodontic practices near Hill Estate
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Hill Estate, 18 practices within 10 and 89 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 5.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 8.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 8.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 8.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hill Estate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 3.1 miles north-west; the next are Pontefract (5.0 miles north) and Castleford (8.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 5.0 miles north |
| Castleford | 1 | 8.0 miles north |
| Barnsley | 4 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Wakefield | 12 | 8.8 miles west |
| Doncaster | 6 | 9.3 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 Hill Estate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 5.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 5.1 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hill Estate 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,468 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 | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,214 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 114th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minsthorpe Community College — 1.4 miles Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 3.1 miles Campsmount Academy — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,609 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 — 3 miles Pontefract Hospital, Pontefract — 5 miles Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 89 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 Hill Estate
The nearest practice to Hill Estate is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 89.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Mount Dental Practice (3.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Hill Estate list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Hill Estate are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hill Estate
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Orthodontic treatment options in Hill Estate
Orthodontist in Hill Estate: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Hill Estate often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City and Borough of Wakefield, not just Hill Estate.
Practice signals around Hill Estate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hill Estate itself. The closest on record are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3 miles away; Pontefract Hospital, about 5 miles away; and Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 8 miles away.
A quick look at Hill Estate
North Elmsall is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Hill Estate.
The local picture in Hill Estate
Hill Estate is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Hill Estate's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hill Estate, 6.3% of the 1,468 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hill Estate are Minsthorpe Community College (1.4 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Hill Estate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Hill Estate's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hill Estate is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as North Elmsall, Thorpe Gate Estate, Upton, Priory Estate, Shinwell, and South Elmsall.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hill Estate
Many people in Hill Estate delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Hill Estate runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Hill Estate Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Hill Estate offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hill Estate
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hill Estate — 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 Hill Estate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hill Estate
These links help widen your research beyond Hill Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering North Elmsall, Thorpe Gate Estate, Upton, Priory Estate, Shinwell, and South Elmsall may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hill Estate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hill Estate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hill Estate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hill Estate is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Pontefract Hospital (5.0 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hill Estate?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Hill Estate, 18 practices within 10 miles and 89 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hill Estate?
The nearest practice to Hill Estate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5.0 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hill Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hill Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.