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Orthodontic practices near Horse Close

On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Horse Close, 9 practices within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 3.5 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Brace PlaceGlusburn3.5 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (102 reviews)
DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley4.2 miles south-east––✓5.0 (5 reviews)
Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley7.4 miles south-east–––4.8 (197 reviews)
Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick7.5 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (331 reviews)
360 OrthodonticsKeighley8.1 miles south-east–––4.7 (22 reviews)
Smile Specialist CentreHaworth8.7 miles south✓––4.9 (16 reviews)
Colne Dental CareColne9.3 miles south-west✓–✓4.9 (64 reviews)
Smyli OrthodonticsColne9.4 miles south-west–✓✓–

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Horse Close with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glusburn, 3.5 miles south; the next are Keighley (4.2 miles south-east) and Barnoldswick (7.5 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Glusburn13.5 miles south
Keighley34.2 miles south-east
Barnoldswick17.5 miles west
Haworth18.7 miles south
Colne29.3 miles south-west
Bingley19.8 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 Horse Close

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 13.5 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley5.0 (692 reviews)13.5 miles south-east
Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley5.0 (106 reviews)14.5 miles south-west
Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire5.0 (70 reviews)12.2 miles south-east
Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley5.0 (37 reviews)12.4 miles south-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Horse Close at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1620.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,103 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car32.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre278 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health22.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles2 practices
Access within North Yorkshire131st closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.8% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 21 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsErmysted's Grammar School — 1.1 miles
Skipton Girls' High School — 1.2 miles
The Skipton Academy — 1.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 2,434 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Brace Place, Glusburn — 4 miles
DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 4 miles
Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 8 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles9 within 10 miles, 70 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 Horse Close

The nearest practice to Horse Close is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 70.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Brace Place (3.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Horse Close 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 Horse Close are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 21 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Horse Close

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Orthodontist in Horse Close: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Horse Close often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across North Yorkshire, not just Horse Close.

More local pages to browse

For a broader view, related location pages cover Low Snaygill, Middle Town, Greatwood, High Bradley, Mill Fields, and Skipton as well as this one.

Useful local orthodontic context for Horse Close

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Horse Close itself. The nearest we do hold are The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 4 miles away; DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 4 miles away; and Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 8 miles away.

What official data says about Horse Close

Horse Close is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Horse Close, 8.8% of the 1,103 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, 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 Horse Close are Ermysted's Grammar School (1.1 miles) and Skipton Girls' High School (1.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Horse Close's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Horse Close sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Horse Close is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 21 miles away.

About Horse Close

Just around 1 km north, Middle Town is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Orthodontic Treatments in Horse Close

The orthodontic landscape in Horse Close offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Treatment Options in Horse Close — Local Context

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Horse Close. ONS classifies Horse Close as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 20.9% of Horse Close's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,103 residents in Horse Close's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Horse Close attend schools such as Ermysted's Grammar School (1.1 miles) and Skipton Girls' High School (1.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Horse Close's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Horse Close among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Horse Close is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 21 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Horse Close itself. The nearest recorded are The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 4 miles away; DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 4 miles away; and Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Horse Close

Many people in Horse Close delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Horse Close

Every case in Horse Close 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 Horse Close. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Horse Close

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Horse Close often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Horse Close?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Horse Close is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 3.5 miles to the south. The next closest are DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies (4.2 miles) and Taylored Dental Care Keighley (7.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Horse Close?

Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Horse Close, 9 practices within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Horse Close?

The nearest practice to Horse Close that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 3.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Station House Dental Care (7.5 miles) and Smile Specialist Centre (8.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Horse Close, North Yorkshire?

A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Horse Close, North Yorkshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleHorse Close, North Yorkshire Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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