Orthodontic practices near Hovingham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hovingham; 18 practices within 20. The closest is York Dental Practice, 13.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Dental PracticeYork | 13.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 13.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 13.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 14.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 14.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 14.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 14.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 14.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hovingham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 13.5 miles south; the next are Nether Poppleton (13.7 miles south-west) and Upper Poppleton (15.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 16 | 13.5 miles south |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 15.3 miles south-west |
| East Ayton | 1 | 19.3 miles east |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 22.5 miles south-west |
| Wetherby | 2 | 23.0 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hovingham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham (5.0 from 1,018 reviews), 14.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 15.3 miles south |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hovingham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 362 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,703 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 746th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ryedale School — 5.6 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | York Dental Practice, York — 14 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 14 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Helmsley Smiles — 6 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 Hovingham
From Hovingham the nearest practice is York Dental Practice, 13.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: PortmanDentex York (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crescent Dental Practice (24.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Hovingham list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hovingham are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 14.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hovingham to York Dental Practice is roughly 30 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hovingham
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Orthodontist in Hovingham: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Hovingham? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Hovingham with the wider North Yorkshire area. Hovingham — a small village with a population of around 362 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice data for Hovingham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hovingham itself. The nearest recorded are York Dental Practice, about 14 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 14 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 15 miles away.
The local picture in Hovingham
By ONS classification, Hovingham falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hovingham falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Hovingham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hovingham, 5% of the 1,703 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hovingham; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hovingham are Ryedale School (5.6 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Hovingham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Hovingham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hovingham is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 34 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Stonegrave, Fryton, Nunnington, Wiganthorpe, Scackleton, and Cawton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local snapshot of Hovingham
Hovingham has a population of around 362, making it a small village within North Yorkshire. The nearest other location we cover is Fryton, around 2 km to the east.
All Orthodontic Options in Hovingham Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hovingham has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hovingham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hovingham
Many people in Hovingham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Hovingham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hovingham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hovingham
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Hovingham, North Yorkshire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Stonegrave, Fryton, Nunnington, Wiganthorpe, Scackleton, and Cawton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hovingham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hovingham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hovingham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hovingham is York Dental Practice, about 13.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Fresh Dental Orthodontics (13.6 miles) and PortmanDentex York (13.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hovingham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hovingham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hovingham?
The nearest practice to Hovingham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 14.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (14.9 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (15.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hovingham, North Yorkshire?
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 Hovingham, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.