Orthodontic practices near Levisham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Levisham; 1 practice within 10 and 5 practices within 20. The closest is Jordent in East Ayton, 9.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JordentEast Ayton | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency DentistScarborough | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (88 reviews) |
| Crescent Dental PracticeScarborough | 12.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.2 (47 reviews) |
| Northway ClinicScarborough | 12.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (5 reviews) |
| Smile OrthodonticsScarborough | 12.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.9 (15 reviews) |
| Marton Dental Practice - Dentists MiddlesbroughMarton | 25.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (588 reviews) |
| Redcar Family Dental CentreRedcar | 25.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Bridlington Dental StudioBridlington | 26.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Levisham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is East Ayton, 9.3 miles south-east; the next are Scarborough (12.3 miles east) and Marton (25.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| East Ayton | 1 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Scarborough | 4 | 12.3 miles east |
| Marton | 1 | 25.0 miles north-west |
| Redcar | 1 | 25.9 miles north-west |
| Bridlington | 1 | 26.0 miles south-east |
| York | 14 | 26.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Levisham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist in Scarborough (4.9 from 88 reviews), 12.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency DentistScarborough | 4.9 (88 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
| Crescent Dental PracticeScarborough | 3.2 (47 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
| Smile OrthodonticsScarborough | 2.9 (15 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Levisham 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 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,618 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 544th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lady Lumley's Academy — 4.2 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 | Jordent, East Ayton — 9 miles Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist, Scarborough — 12 miles Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, Marton — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 5 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Alpha Dental Practice — 9 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 Levisham
From Levisham the nearest practice is Jordent in East Ayton, 9.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 5.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist (12.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crescent Dental Practice (12.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Levisham list clear aligners, the nearest 12.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Levisham are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist in Scarborough, 12.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Levisham to Jordent is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Levisham
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Orthodontist in Levisham: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Levisham? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across North Yorkshire.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Lockton, Little Marfit Head, Low Dalby, Saltergate, Yatts, and Thornton Dale may also help.
Area profile for Levisham
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Levisham sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Levisham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,618 residents in the neighbourhood around Levisham, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Levisham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Levisham are served by secondary schools including Lady Lumley's Academy (4.2 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Levisham's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Levisham is roughly mid-table for England.
Local snapshot of Levisham
Lockton is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Levisham.
Local orthodontic signals in Levisham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Levisham itself. The closest on record are Jordent in East Ayton, about 9 miles away; Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist in Scarborough, about 12 miles away; and Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, about 25 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Levisham Explained
Patients in Levisham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Levisham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Levisham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Levisham helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Levisham
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Levisham
No orthodontic practice covers Levisham directly, though Alpha Dental Practice (about 9 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Levisham falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Levisham sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.7% of Levisham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,618 residents in the neighbourhood around Levisham, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Levisham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Levisham are Lady Lumley's Academy (4.2 miles). Levisham's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Levisham is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Levisham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Levisham
These links help widen your research beyond Levisham, North Yorkshire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lockton, Little Marfit Head, Low Dalby, Saltergate, Yatts, and Thornton Dale.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Levisham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Levisham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Levisham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Levisham is Jordent in East Ayton, about 9.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist (12.3 miles) and Crescent Dental Practice (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Levisham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Levisham, 1 practice within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in East Ayton, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Levisham?
The nearest practice to Levisham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist in Scarborough, about 12.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Crescent Dental Practice (12.6 miles) and Smile Orthodontics (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Levisham, 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 Levisham, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.