Orthodontic practices near Kidstones
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Kidstones; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 19.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 19.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 22.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 22.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 23.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 25.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 26.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| 360 OrthodonticsKeighley | 26.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (22 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 26.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kidstones with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 19.8 miles east; the next are Barnoldswick (22.2 miles south) and Keighley (22.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 19.8 miles east |
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 22.2 miles south |
| Keighley | 3 | 22.9 miles south |
| Glusburn | 1 | 23.0 miles south |
| Colne | 2 | 26.2 miles south |
| Chatburn | 1 | 26.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Kidstones 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,055 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 18.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 909th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 36 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 | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 20 miles Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 22 miles DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 23 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Kidstones
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Kidstones; the nearest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 19.8 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (19.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Kidstones list clear aligners, the nearest 19.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kidstones are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 19.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kidstones to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 45 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 510 to 1,030 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £465 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kidstones
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Kidstones
Orthodontist in Kidstones: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Kidstones keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Kidstones itself or elsewhere in North Yorkshire.
Area profile for Kidstones
Kidstones — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Kidstones has a smaller share of children than most areas — 8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kidstones, 3.2% of the 1,055 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kidstones has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 20 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Kidstones's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Kidstones close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kidstones is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 36 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Kidstones
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kidstones itself. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 20 miles away; Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 22 miles away; and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 23 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hubberholme, Starbotton, Cubeck, Stalling Busk, Thornton Rust, and Thoralby.
Facts about Kidstones
The nearest other location we cover is Hubberholme, around 4 km to the south-west.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kidstones
Orthodontic treatment in Kidstones is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Kidstones
Treatment in Kidstones runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kidstones
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kidstones 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Kidstones — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Kidstones vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Kidstones as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kidstones. Kidstones has a smaller share of children than most areas — 8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,055 residents in the neighbourhood around Kidstones, 3.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kidstones; the nearest is about 20 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Kidstones's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Kidstones close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kidstones is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 36 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kidstones. The closest on record are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 20 miles away; Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 22 miles away; and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 23 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kidstones. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kidstones
This section helps connect Kidstones, North Yorkshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Hubberholme, Starbotton, Cubeck, Stalling Busk, Thornton Rust, and Thoralby follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kidstones
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kidstones often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kidstones?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kidstones is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 19.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Station House Dental Care (22.2 miles) and DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies (22.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kidstones?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kidstones, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 19.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kidstones?
The nearest practice to Kidstones that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 19.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Station House Dental Care (22.2 miles) and The Brace Place (23.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kidstones, North Yorkshire?
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 Kidstones, North Yorkshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.