Orthodontic practices near Ireland Wood
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Ireland Wood, 56 practices within 10 and 117 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth | 0.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (87 reviews) |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Ivory DentalHorsforth | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (211 reviews) |
| Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (63 reviews) |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 2.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 3.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 3.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (873 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ireland Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsforth, 0.8 miles south; the next are Leeds (1.4 miles south) and Pudsey (3.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Horsforth | 3 | 0.8 miles south |
| Leeds | 16 | 1.4 miles south |
| Pudsey | 3 | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Chapel Allerton | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
| Yeadon | 1 | 3.8 miles west |
| Guiseley | 2 | 4.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ireland Wood
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), 4.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 4.6 miles west |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 5.0 (84 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ireland Wood 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,673 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,252 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 85th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% 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 | Ralph Thoresby School — 0.5 miles Lawnswood School — 1.0 miles Abbey Grange Church of England Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,068 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 | Smile Clinic North Leeds, Horsforth — under a mile Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, Leeds — 1 miles Farsley Dental Practice, Pudsey — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 56 within 10 miles, 117 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | LS16 |
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 Ireland Wood
Ireland Wood has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smile Clinic North Leeds 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 56 practices, and within 20 there are 117.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Ireland Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles 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 Ireland Wood are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ireland Wood
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Research orthodontic options in Ireland Wood
Orthodontist in Ireland Wood: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ireland Wood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and Borough of Leeds.
What local practice data suggests in Ireland Wood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ireland Wood itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, under a mile away; Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about a mile away; and Farsley Dental Practice in Pudsey, about 4 miles away.
A quick look at Ireland Wood
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Low Farm, the closest linked location.
Ireland Wood in context
Ireland Wood 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 18.5% of Ireland Wood's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,673 residents in Ireland Wood's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Ireland Wood has 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Ireland Wood are served by secondary schools including Ralph Thoresby School (0.5 miles) and Lawnswood School (1.0 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Ireland Wood's Local Authority area covers 296 schools and 135,588 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Ireland Wood is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ireland Wood is about 4 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Holt Park, Lawnswood, Low Farm, Adel, Tinshill, and Cookridge if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
All Orthodontic Options in Ireland Wood Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ireland Wood has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ireland Wood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ireland Wood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ireland Wood
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ireland Wood can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ireland Wood 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 Ireland Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ireland Wood
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ireland Wood, City and Borough of Leeds alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Holt Park, Lawnswood, Low Farm, Adel, Tinshill, and Cookridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ireland Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ireland Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ireland Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ireland Wood is Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about 0.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (1.4 miles) and Ivory Dental (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ireland Wood?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Ireland Wood, 56 practices within 10 miles and 117 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ireland Wood?
The nearest practice to Ireland Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Horsforth Smile Clinic (2.0 miles) and Xen Smiles (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ireland Wood, 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 Ireland Wood, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.