Orthodontic practices near Horsforth
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Horsforth, 60 practices within 10 and 117 practices within 20. The closest is Ivory Dental in Horsforth, 0.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory DentalHorsforth | 0.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (211 reviews) |
| Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth | 1.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (87 reviews) |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 2.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Smile Provide Clear AlignersYeadon | 2.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Swinnow DentalPudsey | 2.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 2.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Horsforth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsforth, 0.1 miles east; the next are Pudsey (2.1 miles south-west) and Leeds (2.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsforth | 3 | 0.1 miles east |
| Pudsey | 3 | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Leeds | 14 | 2.2 miles east |
| Yeadon | 1 | 2.3 miles west |
| Bradford | 5 | 3.2 miles west |
| Guiseley | 2 | 3.5 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 Horsforth
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), 3.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Horsforth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leeds |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 19,350 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,680 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 36.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,586 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Horsforth School — 0.2 miles Abbey Grange Church of England Academy — 1.3 miles Ralph Thoresby School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 11,026 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 3 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 60 within 10 miles, 117 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | LS18 |
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 Horsforth
Horsforth has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Ivory Dental in Horsforth is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 60 practices, and within 20 there are 117.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Horsforth Smile Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Smile Provide Clear Aligners (2.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Horsforth list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Horsforth are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Horsforth Smile Clinic, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Horsforth
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Orthodontic care near Horsforth
Orthodontist in Horsforth: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Horsforth. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and Borough of Leeds. Horsforth — a market town with a population of around 19,350 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Horsforth
Horsforth is home to around 19,350 people, classing it as a market town within City and Borough of Leeds. The nearest other location we cover is Newlay, around 1 km to the south.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Newlay, Cragg Hill, Troy, Horsforth Woodside, Scotland, and Tinshill.
Practice data for Horsforth
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 3 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Horsforth or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 include NHS signals and 3 include private treatment signals; 2 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Horsforth Smile Clinic, Ivory Dental, and Smile Clinic North Leeds.
Area profile for Horsforth
Horsforth is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.1% of Horsforth's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,680 residents in the neighbourhood around Horsforth, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (26), Horsforth has more choice than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Horsforth are Horsforth School (0.2 miles) and Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (1.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Horsforth's Local Authority has 296 schools educating 135,588 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Horsforth among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Horsforth is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Horsforth
Orthodontic treatment in Horsforth 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Newlay, Troy and Cragg Hill regularly visit orthodontists in Horsforth.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Horsforth
3 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Horsforth. Officially, Horsforth is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Horsforth's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,680 residents in the neighbourhood around Horsforth, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Horsforth has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% 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 Horsforth are Horsforth School (0.2 miles) and Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (1.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 296 schools and 135,588 pupils across Horsforth's Local Authority. Horsforth falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Horsforth is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Newlay, Troy, and Cragg Hill regularly make use of Horsforth's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic Treatments in Horsforth
The orthodontic landscape in Horsforth offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Newlay, Troy and Cragg Hill regularly visit orthodontists in Horsforth.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Horsforth
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Horsforth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Horsforth
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Horsforth, City and Borough of Leeds with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Newlay, Cragg Hill, Troy, Horsforth Woodside, Scotland, and Tinshill for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Horsforth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Horsforth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Horsforth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Horsforth is Ivory Dental in Horsforth, about 0.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Horsforth Smile Clinic (0.2 miles) and Smile Clinic North Leeds (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Horsforth?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Horsforth, 60 practices within 10 miles and 117 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Horsforth?
The nearest practice to Horsforth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Horsforth Smile Clinic, about 0.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Farsley Dental Practice (2.1 miles) and Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Horsforth, City and Borough of Leeds?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Horsforth, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.