Orthodontic practices near Holmfield
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Holmfield, 20 practices within 10 and 103 practices within 20. The closest is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 2.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 2.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| garforth dental - Invisalign LeedsGarforth | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (782 reviews) |
| Vitruvian Dental StudioScholes | 7.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (703 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holmfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontefract, 2.0 miles south-west; the next are Castleford (2.7 miles west) and Low Ackworth (6.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 4 | 2.0 miles south-west |
| Castleford | 1 | 2.7 miles west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Garforth | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Scholes | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Wakefield | 11 | 8.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holmfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 2.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 9.0 miles west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holmfield 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,527 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 461 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 75th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Airedale Academy — 0.8 miles De Lacy Academy — 2.2 miles Castleford Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,382 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 | One Smile Dental - Pontefract, Pontefract — 2 miles Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 3 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 103 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 Holmfield
Holmfield is 2 miles from One Smile Dental - Pontefract, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 103.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One Smile Dental - Pontefract (2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Holmfield list clear aligners, the nearest 2 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 Holmfield are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holmfield
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Research orthodontic options in Holmfield
Orthodontist in Holmfield: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Holmfield keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Holmfield and the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area.
Local orthodontic signals in Holmfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holmfield itself. The nearest recorded are One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 2 miles away; Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 3 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 6 miles away.
Where Holmfield sits locally
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Ferrybridge, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Holmfield
Holmfield is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,527 residents in Holmfield's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Holmfield has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Holmfield attend schools such as Airedale Academy (0.8 miles) and De Lacy Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Holmfield's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Holmfield's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Holmfield is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 12 miles away.
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Holmfield
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Treatment Options in Holmfield — Local Context
What's available in Holmfield depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Holmfield is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 17.9% of Holmfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Holmfield, 6.8% of the 1,527 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Holmfield has more choice than 60% 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 Holmfield are served by secondary schools including Airedale Academy (0.8 miles) and De Lacy Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Holmfield's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Holmfield's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Holmfield is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holmfield itself. The nearest we do hold are One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 2 miles away; Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 3 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Holmfield
Starting orthodontic treatment in Holmfield can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Holmfield follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holmfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holmfield
If Holmfield, City and Borough of Wakefield is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Ferrybridge, Airedale, Townville, Brotherton, Fairburn, and Lady Balk may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holmfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holmfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holmfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holmfield is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 2.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Pontefract Dental Care (2.2 miles) and Pontefract Hospital (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holmfield?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Holmfield, 20 practices within 10 miles and 103 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holmfield?
The nearest practice to Holmfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 2.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Pontefract Dental Care (2.2 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holmfield, 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 Holmfield, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.