Orthodontic practices near Hough Side
On our practice register: 33 practices within 5 miles of Hough Side, 73 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Swinnow Dental in Pudsey, 0.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinnow DentalPudsey | 0.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| VICI Dental PudseyPudsey | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (93 reviews) |
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 1.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (873 reviews) |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 1.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Ivory DentalHorsforth | 2.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (211 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds | 2.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hough Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pudsey, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are Leeds (0.9 miles east) and Horsforth (2.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pudsey | 3 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Leeds | 14 | 0.9 miles east |
| Horsforth | 3 | 2.5 miles north |
| Bradford | 7 | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Morley | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Yeadon | 1 | 4.2 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 Hough Side
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pav Dental in Bradford (5.0 from 98 reviews), 3.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 3.8 miles west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 4.9 (873 reviews) | 1.6 miles east |
| Aesthetique Dental CareLeeds | 4.9 (671 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hough Side 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,488 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 36.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,384 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 33 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crawshaw Academy — 0.9 miles Pudsey Grammar School — 0.9 miles Leeds West Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 10,667 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Swinnow Dental, Pudsey — under a mile Xen Smiles, Leeds — under a mile Horsforth Smile Clinic, Horsforth — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 73 within 10 miles, 120 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 Hough Side
The nearest practice to Hough Side is Swinnow Dental in Pudsey, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 73 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Xen Smiles (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hough Side 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 Hough Side are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Xen Smiles in Leeds, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hough Side
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Braces and aligner options in Hough Side
Orthodontist in Hough Side: This page was put together for people in Hough Side who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Hough Side with the wider City and Borough of Leeds area.
Practice data for Hough Side
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hough Side itself. The nearest we do hold are Swinnow Dental in Pudsey, under a mile away; Xen Smiles in Leeds, under a mile away; and Horsforth Smile Clinic, about 2 miles away.
The local picture in Hough Side
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hough Side sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 23.6% of Hough Side's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,488 residents in the neighbourhood around Hough Side, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Hough Side has 33 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% 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 Hough Side are Crawshaw Academy (0.9 miles) and Pudsey Grammar School (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Hough Side's Local Authority area covers 296 schools and 135,588 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Hough Side among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hough Side is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 3 miles away.
Hough Side in numbers
Just under 1 km west, Crimbles is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Beecroft Hill, Crimbles, Hough End, Park Spring, Tannery Yard, and Troydale are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hough Side
Many people in Hough Side 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Hough Side follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hough Side
Patients in Hough Side have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Hough Side offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hough Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hough Side
These local links are here for anyone comparing Hough Side, City and Borough of Leeds against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Beecroft Hill, Crimbles, Hough End, Park Spring, Tannery Yard, and Troydale can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hough Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hough Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hough Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hough Side is Swinnow Dental in Pudsey, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Xen Smiles (0.9 miles) and VICI Dental Pudsey (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hough Side?
Our register has 33 practices within 5 miles of Hough Side, 73 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hough Side?
The nearest practice to Hough Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 0.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include VICI Dental Pudsey (1.0 miles) and Farsley Dental Practice (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hough Side, City and Borough of Leeds?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hough Side, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.