Orthodontic practices near Knowl
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Knowl, 64 practices within 10 and 125 practices within 20. The closest is Dewsbury Dental Centre, 2.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Dental CentreDewsbury | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (172 reviews) |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 2.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (284 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURYDewsbury | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 3.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (866 reviews) |
| Dewsbury Dental Care (Now at Batley Carr Dental Centre)Dewsbury | 3.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (65 reviews) |
| Mount Dental SurgeryBatley | 3.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (18 reviews) |
| Dewsbury OrthodonticsBatley | 3.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (79 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD)Dewsbury | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knowl with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dewsbury, 2.9 miles east; the next are Huddersfield (2.9 miles south-west) and Batley (3.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury | 5 | 2.9 miles east |
| Huddersfield | 12 | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Batley | 4 | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 3.4 miles north |
| Brighouse | 2 | 3.4 miles west |
| Middlestown | 1 | 3.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knowl
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Town Hall Dental in Brighouse (5.0 from 352 reviews), 3.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.4 miles north |
| SmileBrighouse | 5.0 (52 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knowl at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,566 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 31.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,796 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Kirklees | 133rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Hall Academy — 0.5 miles The Mirfield Free Grammar — 0.5 miles Spen Valley High School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,257 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dewsbury Dental Centre, Dewsbury — 3 miles Smiles in Tandem Dental, Huddersfield — 3 miles Batley Carr Dental Centre, Batley — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 64 within 10 miles, 125 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | WF14 |
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 Knowl
Knowl is 2.9 miles from Dewsbury Dental Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 64 practices, and within 20 there are 125.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Knowl list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 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 Knowl are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dewsbury Dental Centre, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knowl
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Orthodontist in Knowl: This page was put together for people in Knowl who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Knowl and the wider Kirklees area.
Area profile for Knowl
Officially, Knowl is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Knowl's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Knowl, 6.3% of the 1,566 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Knowl has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Knowl are Castle Hall Academy (0.5 miles) and The Mirfield Free Grammar (0.5 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Knowl's Local Authority area covers 198 schools and 67,205 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Knowl among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Knowl is about 10 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Local provider signals in Knowl
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Knowl. The closest on record are Dewsbury Dental Centre, about 3 miles away; Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 3 miles away; and Batley Carr Dental Centre, about 3 miles away.
Where Knowl sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to New Scarboro', the closest linked location.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for New Scarboro', Snake Hill, Battyeford, Kitson Hill, Mirfield, and Nab follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Knowl
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Knowl has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Knowl
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Knowl
Many people in Knowl delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Knowl
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Knowl — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Knowl is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Knowl falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,566 residents in the neighbourhood around Knowl, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Knowl has more choice than 93% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Knowl are served by secondary schools including Castle Hall Academy (0.5 miles) and The Mirfield Free Grammar (0.5 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 198 schools and 67,205 pupils in Knowl's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Knowl falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Knowl is about 10 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 Knowl. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knowl
These links help widen your research beyond Knowl, Kirklees if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to New Scarboro', Snake Hill, Battyeford, Kitson Hill, Mirfield, and Nab for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Knowl
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knowl often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knowl?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knowl is Dewsbury Dental Centre, about 2.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Smiles in Tandem Dental (2.9 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURY (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knowl?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Knowl, 64 practices within 10 miles and 125 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knowl?
The nearest practice to Knowl that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dewsbury Dental Centre, about 2.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURY (3.0 miles) and SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD) (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knowl, Kirklees?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Knowl, Kirklees?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.