Orthodontic practices near Knottingley
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Knottingley, 14 practices within 10 and 92 practices within 20. The closest is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 2.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 2.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 4.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| garforth dental - Invisalign LeedsGarforth | 7.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (782 reviews) |
| Vitruvian Dental StudioScholes | 9.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (703 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knottingley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontefract, 2.3 miles south-west; the next are Castleford (4.0 miles west) and Low Ackworth (6.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 4 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Castleford | 1 | 4.0 miles west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Garforth | 1 | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Scholes | 1 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Selby | 1 | 9.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knottingley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 2.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 9.9 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 10.1 miles west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knottingley 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 13,804 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,494 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,971 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 93rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | De Lacy Academy — 0.8 miles Airedale Academy — 2.2 miles Ark Carleton High School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,928 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 | One Smile Dental - Pontefract, Pontefract — 2 miles Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 4 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 92 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 Knottingley
The nearest practice to Knottingley is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 2.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 92.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One Smile Dental - Pontefract (2.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Knottingley list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Knottingley are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knottingley
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Explore teeth straightening in Knottingley
Orthodontist in Knottingley: Before booking anything in Knottingley, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Knottingley and the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area. Knottingley — a market town with a population of around 13,804 — is covered on this page specifically.
Knottingley in numbers
Knottingley has a population of around 13,804, making it a market town within City and Borough of Wakefield. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Ferrybridge Hill, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Knottingley
Knottingley — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.3% of Knottingley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,494 residents in Knottingley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Knottingley has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Knottingley attend schools such as De Lacy Academy (0.8 miles) and Airedale Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Knottingley's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Knottingley among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Knottingley is about 14 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Ferrybridge Hill, Byram, England Lane, Ferrybridge, Brotherton, and Burton Salmon can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice signals around Knottingley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knottingley itself. The nearest we do hold are One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 2 miles away; Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 4 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Knottingley
The orthodontic landscape in Knottingley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Knottingley 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.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Knottingley
Many people in Knottingley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Knottingley
Practices serving Knottingley differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Knottingley — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.3% of Knottingley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Knottingley, 6.4% of the 1,494 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Knottingley has more choice than 60% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Knottingley are De Lacy Academy (0.8 miles) and Airedale Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Knottingley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Knottingley's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Knottingley is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knottingley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knottingley
These links help widen your research beyond Knottingley, City and Borough of Wakefield if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Ferrybridge Hill, Byram, England Lane, Ferrybridge, Brotherton, and Burton Salmon may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knottingley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knottingley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knottingley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knottingley is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 2.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Pontefract Hospital (2.4 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knottingley?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Knottingley, 14 practices within 10 miles and 92 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knottingley?
The nearest practice to Knottingley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 2.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Pontefract Dental Care (2.5 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knottingley, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Knottingley, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.