Orthodontic practices near Kellington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kellington; 7 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 6.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 6.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 6.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSSelby | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| garforth dental - Invisalign LeedsGarforth | 10.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (782 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kellington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontefract, 6.0 miles west; the next are Selby (6.0 miles north-east) and Castleford (7.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 4 | 6.0 miles west |
| Selby | 1 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Castleford | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Garforth | 1 | 10.3 miles north-west |
| Doncaster | 6 | 11.4 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 Kellington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 13.7 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 13.8 miles west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 13.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kellington 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 991 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,770 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 249 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 320th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | De Lacy Academy — 3.1 miles Brayton Academy — 5.2 miles Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science — 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 | One Smile Dental - Pontefract, Pontefract — 6 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Selby — 6 miles Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 84 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 Kellington
From Kellington the nearest practice is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 6 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One Smile Dental - Pontefract (6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Kellington list clear aligners, the nearest 6 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 Kellington are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kellington to One Smile Dental - Pontefract is roughly 15 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kellington
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Kellington
Orthodontist in Kellington: Before booking anything in Kellington, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across North Yorkshire and the surrounding area. Kellington — a small village with a population of around 991 — is covered on this page specifically.
Kellington in context
Officially, Kellington is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Kellington sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.6% of Kellington's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,770 residents in Kellington's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kellington; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Kellington are De Lacy Academy (3.1 miles) and Brayton Academy (5.2 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Kellington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Kellington sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kellington is about 17 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Eggborough, Whitleybridge, Kellingley, West Haddlesey, Birkin, and Gateforth if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Kellington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kellington itself. The closest on record are One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 6 miles away; TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 6 miles away; and Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 8 miles away.
A quick look at Kellington
Around 991 people live in Kellington, which is a small village within North Yorkshire. The nearest other location we cover is Eggborough, around 2 km to the south-east.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kellington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kellington has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. 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 Kellington 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.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kellington
Many people in Kellington 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kellington
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Kellington. Kellington is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,770 residents in the neighbourhood around Kellington, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Kellington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Kellington are served by secondary schools including De Lacy Academy (3.1 miles) and Brayton Academy (5.2 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Kellington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Kellington's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kellington is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kellington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kellington
This part of the page places Kellington, North Yorkshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Eggborough, Whitleybridge, Kellingley, West Haddlesey, Birkin, and Gateforth may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kellington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kellington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kellington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kellington is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 6.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Pontefract Hospital (6.0 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kellington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kellington, 7 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pontefract, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kellington?
The nearest practice to Kellington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 6.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (6.0 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kellington, North Yorkshire?
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 Kellington, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.