Orthodontic practices near Hill Top
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Hill Top, 40 practices within 10 and 130 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 1.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 2.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| St Michael's OrthodonticsWakefield | 2.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWakefield | 2.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 2.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 3.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 3.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hill Top with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 1.3 miles north-east; the next are Barnsley (3.7 miles south) and Middlestown (4.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 12 | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Barnsley | 3 | 3.7 miles south |
| Middlestown | 1 | 4.9 miles west |
| Morley | 2 | 5.8 miles north |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Batley | 4 | 6.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hill Top
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northgate Dental in Wakefield (5.0 from 185 reviews), 3.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 3.0 miles north |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 3.5 miles north |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 2.5 miles north |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hill Top 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 22.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,115 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 36.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 31.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,752 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kettlethorpe High School — 0.6 miles St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy — 1.8 miles Horbury Academy — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,476 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 | Advance Dental Care, Wakefield — 1 miles Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 4 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 130 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 Top
The nearest practice to Hill Top is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 130.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Advance Dental Care (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (6.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Hill Top list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hill Top are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hill Top
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Local orthodontic signals in Hill Top
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hill Top. The nearest we do hold are Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about a mile away; Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 4 miles away; and Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 5 miles away.
Local snapshot of Hill Top
Just under 1 km north, Chapelthorpe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Hill Top
Hill Top's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hill Top falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Hill Top skews family-heavy: 22.5% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 2,115 residents in Hill Top's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Hill Top has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hill Top are Kettlethorpe High School (0.6 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Hill Top's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Hill Top among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Hill Top is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hill Top
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hill Top can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Hill Top
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hill Top
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hill Top. ONS classifies Hill Top as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hill Top. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.5% of Hill Top's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,115 residents in the neighbourhood around Hill Top, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Hill Top has more choice than 81% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Hill Top are served by secondary schools including Kettlethorpe High School (0.6 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Hill Top's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Hill Top among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hill Top is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hill Top
Patients in Hill Top 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hill Top
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hill Top — 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 Top. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hill Top
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hill Top often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hill Top?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hill Top is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Space Dental (2.5 miles) and Orthodontics by Jonty (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hill Top?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Hill Top, 40 practices within 10 miles and 130 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hill Top?
The nearest practice to Hill Top that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Space Dental (2.5 miles) and St Michael's Orthodontics (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hill Top, 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 Top, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.