NHS Treatment in Horse Close at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of 1,103 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | The Brace Place, Glusburn — 3.5 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ermysted's Grammar School — 1.1 miles Skipton Girls' High School — 1.2 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 21 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics 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. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place, 3.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 9.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSShipley | 11.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Horse Close with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Glusburn, 3.5 miles south; the next are Barnoldswick (7.5 miles west) and Haworth (8.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glusburn | 1 | 3.5 miles south |
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Haworth | 1 | 8.7 miles south |
| Colne | 1 | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Bingley | 1 | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Shipley | 2 | 11.9 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 Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite in Shipley (5.0 from 37 reviews), 12.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Pearl DentalQueensbury | 4.9 (361 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 4.9 (148 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Horse Close, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 10.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place, Glusburn, 3.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 21 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Horse Close are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Horse Close follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Horse Close?
Many patients in North Yorkshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Horse Close
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Horse Close runs like this:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Horse Close.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Horse Close
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in North Yorkshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Practices serving Horse Close differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Horse Close falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. 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. 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. Horse Close sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Horse Close is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. 20.9% of Horse Close's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. 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. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Horse Close's Local Authority area, per DfE data. There is no orthodontist on our 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. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Horse Close
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Horse Close
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Horse Close
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Horse Close comes down to a structured assessment. NHS-contracted orthodontists in North Yorkshire apply the same national criteria consistently. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Horse Close.
What Is IOTN?
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout North Yorkshire.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Horse Close
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).
What NHS area is Horse Close in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Horse Close falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
Is Horse Close rural or urban?
ONS classifies Horse Close as urban: Further from a major town or city.
How many families live in Horse Close?
Census data puts 20.9% of Horse Close's population at under 16.
How many pupils are in Horse Close's Local Authority?
Horse Close's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data).
What happens if I miss NHS appointments?
NHS contracts expect reasonable attendance, and repeatedly missing adjustments can get treatment discontinued since it extends the course and ties up scarce capacity. If attendance is genuinely difficult, tell the practice rather than just not showing up.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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