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Orthodontic practices near Leathley

On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Leathley, 50 practices within 10 and 111 practices within 20. The closest is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, 4.1 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, LeedsGuiseley4.1 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (152 reviews)
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley4.1 miles south-west––✓5.0 (692 reviews)
Smile Provide Clear AlignersYeadon5.0 miles south–✓✓–
Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate5.1 miles north-east––✓5.0 (101 reviews)
Ivory DentalHorsforth5.6 miles south––✓4.9 (211 reviews)
Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth5.8 miles south✓–✓4.6 (154 reviews)
Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth5.9 miles south–––4.8 (87 reviews)
Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds6.6 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (291 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Leathley with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Guiseley, 4.1 miles south-west; the next are Yeadon (5.0 miles south) and Harrogate (5.1 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Guiseley24.1 miles south-west
Yeadon15.0 miles south
Harrogate85.1 miles north-east
Horsforth35.6 miles south
Leeds46.6 miles south-east
Bradford17.0 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Leathley

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 4.1 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley5.0 (692 reviews)4.1 miles south-west
Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds5.0 (258 reviews)7.8 miles south-east
MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate5.0 (168 reviews)6.8 miles north-east
Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate5.0 (101 reviews)5.1 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Leathley at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,708 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre23 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health11.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England
Access within North Yorkshire166th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 9 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsOtley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College — 1.9 miles
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy — 4.1 miles
Guiseley School — 4.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 1,641 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesOne Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, Guiseley — 4 miles
Smile Provide Clear Aligners, Yeadon — 5 miles
Infinity Dental Suite, Harrogate — 5 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles50 within 10 miles, 111 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 Leathley

The nearest practice to Leathley is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 50 practices, and within 20 there are 111.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile Provide Clear Aligners (5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Leathley list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Leathley are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 9 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Leathley

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Orthodontist in Leathley: People weighing up braces or aligners in Leathley can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Yorkshire.

The local picture in Leathley

Leathley's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Leathley falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 16.8% of Leathley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,708 residents in the neighbourhood around Leathley, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Leathley has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Leathley are Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College (1.9 miles) and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Leathley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Leathley'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 Leathley is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 9 miles away.

Local provider signals in Leathley

There is no orthodontist on our records in Leathley itself. The nearest recorded are One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, about 4 miles away; Smile Provide Clear Aligners in Yeadon, about 5 miles away; and Infinity Dental Suite in Harrogate, about 5 miles away.

About Leathley

Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Farnley, the closest linked location.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

Related pages for Farnley, Knotford, Braythorn, Pool Bank, Old Bramhope, and Rotherford are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

The Orthodontic Journey in Leathley

Many people in Leathley 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Leathley

  • Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
  • Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
  • Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
  • Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
  • Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Leathley

Every case in Leathley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

All Orthodontic Options in Leathley Explained

The orthodontic landscape in Leathley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Leathley

No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Leathley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Leathley

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leathley often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leathley?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leathley is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (4.1 miles) and Smile Provide Clear Aligners (5.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Leathley?

Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Leathley, 50 practices within 10 miles and 111 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leathley?

The nearest practice to Leathley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Horsforth Smile Clinic (5.8 miles) and Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (6.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leathley, North Yorkshire?

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 Leathley, North Yorkshire?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleLeathley, North Yorkshire Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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