Orthodontic practices near Hilltop Estate
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Hilltop Estate, 23 practices within 10 and 102 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 5.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 6.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 6.9 miles west | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 7.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hilltop Estate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 3.5 miles north; the next are Barnsley (5.2 miles south-west) and Wakefield (6.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.5 miles north |
| Barnsley | 4 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Wakefield | 12 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 7.0 miles north |
| Castleford | 1 | 9.5 miles north |
| Doncaster | 4 | 10.0 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 Hilltop 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), 7.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hilltop 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 26.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,729 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 428 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 125th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 1.9 miles Minsthorpe Community College — 2.1 miles Outwood Academy Shafton — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,087 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 — 4 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Barnsley — 5 miles Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 102 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Cudworth Dental — 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 Hilltop Estate
Hilltop Estate is 3.5 miles from The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 102.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Mount Dental Practice (3.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Hilltop Estate list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hilltop Estate are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hilltop Estate
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Teeth straightening options in Hilltop Estate
Orthodontist in Hilltop Estate: People weighing up braces or aligners in Hilltop Estate can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Hilltop Estate and the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area.
Local context for Hilltop Estate
Park Estate is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km east of Hilltop Estate.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Park Estate, South Kirkby, Hemsworth, Little Hemsworth, Pudding Hill, and Moorthorpe.
What local practice data suggests in Hilltop Estate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hilltop Estate itself. The closest on record are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away; TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 5 miles away; and Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for Hilltop Estate
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hilltop Estate sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 26.7% of Hilltop Estate's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,729 residents in the neighbourhood around Hilltop Estate, 10.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Hilltop Estate attend schools such as Outwood Academy Hemsworth (1.9 miles) and Minsthorpe Community College (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Hilltop Estate's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Hilltop Estate among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Hilltop Estate is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hilltop Estate
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hilltop Estate has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hilltop Estate
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hilltop Estate
Orthodontic treatment in Hilltop Estate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hilltop Estate
Hilltop Estate has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Cudworth Dental — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Hilltop Estate is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With 26.7% of residents under 16, Hilltop Estate has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.8% of the 1,729 residents in Hilltop Estate's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Hilltop Estate are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Hemsworth (1.9 miles) and Minsthorpe Community College (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Hilltop Estate's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Hilltop Estate falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hilltop Estate is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hilltop Estate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hilltop Estate
These local links are here for anyone comparing Hilltop Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Park Estate, South Kirkby, Hemsworth, Little Hemsworth, Pudding Hill, and Moorthorpe for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hilltop Estate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hilltop Estate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hilltop Estate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hilltop Estate is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3.5 miles to the north. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (5.2 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hilltop Estate?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Hilltop Estate, 23 practices within 10 miles and 102 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hilltop Estate?
The nearest practice to Hilltop Estate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (5.2 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hilltop Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Hilltop Estate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.