Orthodontic practices near Kirkhamgate
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Kirkhamgate, 64 practices within 10 and 112 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Studio in Morley, 1.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental StudioMorley | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (356 reviews) |
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 1.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| St Michael's OrthodonticsWakefield | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWakefield | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (116 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 2.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 2.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kirkhamgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Morley, 1.5 miles north; the next are Wakefield (1.9 miles south-east) and Batley (3.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Morley | 3 | 1.5 miles north |
| Wakefield | 11 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Batley | 4 | 3.3 miles west |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 3.3 miles west |
| Middlestown | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Leeds | 5 | 5.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kirkhamgate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northgate Dental in Wakefield (5.0 from 185 reviews), 2.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 2.0 miles east |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kirkhamgate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 992 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,565 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 423 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 53rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Grange Academy — 1.6 miles Trinity Academy Cathedral — 2.4 miles Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 10,113 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Studio, Morley — 2 miles Orthodontics by Jonty, Wakefield — 2 miles Dewsbury Orthodontics, Batley — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 64 within 10 miles, 112 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 Kirkhamgate
Kirkhamgate is 1.5 miles from The Dental Studio in Morley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 64 practices, and within 20 there are 112.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Tovey Little Dental Centre (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Kirkhamgate list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kirkhamgate are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Michael's Orthodontics in Wakefield, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kirkhamgate
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Orthodontic care near Kirkhamgate
Orthodontist in Kirkhamgate: This page was put together for people in Kirkhamgate who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Kirkhamgate with the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area. Kirkhamgate — a small village with a population of around 992 — is covered on this page specifically.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Nearby location pages including Brandy Carr, Wrenthorpe, Alverthorpe, East Ardsley, Flushdyke, and Haggs Hill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Kirkhamgate at a glance
Kirkhamgate has a population of around 992, making it a small village within City and Borough of Wakefield. The nearest other location we cover is Brandy Carr, around 1 km to the north-east.
Practice signals around Kirkhamgate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kirkhamgate. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Studio in Morley, about 2 miles away; Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, about 2 miles away; and Dewsbury Orthodontics in Batley, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Kirkhamgate
Officially, Kirkhamgate is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kirkhamgate. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Kirkhamgate skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Kirkhamgate, 4.9% of the 1,565 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kirkhamgate is better served than 93% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Kirkhamgate attend schools such as Outwood Grange Academy (1.6 miles) and Trinity Academy Cathedral (2.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Kirkhamgate's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. Kirkhamgate's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Kirkhamgate is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kirkhamgate
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kirkhamgate has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Kirkhamgate 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 Kirkhamgate
Orthodontic treatment in Kirkhamgate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kirkhamgate
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Kirkhamgate. Kirkhamgate is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Kirkhamgate skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,565 residents in Kirkhamgate's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Kirkhamgate has more choice than 93% 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 Kirkhamgate are Outwood Grange Academy (1.6 miles) and Trinity Academy Cathedral (2.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Kirkhamgate's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. Kirkhamgate's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kirkhamgate is about 7 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kirkhamgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kirkhamgate
This section helps connect Kirkhamgate, City and Borough of Wakefield to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Brandy Carr, Wrenthorpe, Alverthorpe, East Ardsley, Flushdyke, and Haggs Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kirkhamgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kirkhamgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kirkhamgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kirkhamgate is The Dental Studio in Morley, about 1.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Orthodontics by Jonty (1.9 miles) and St Michael's Orthodontics (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kirkhamgate?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Kirkhamgate, 64 practices within 10 miles and 112 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kirkhamgate?
The nearest practice to Kirkhamgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Michael's Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 1.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Michael's Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Smile Design Studio (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kirkhamgate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kirkhamgate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.