Orthodontic practices near Little Hemsworth
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Little Hemsworth, 22 practices within 10 and 108 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 6.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Hemsworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles north; the next are Pontefract (5.7 miles north) and Barnsley (6.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 2.1 miles north |
| Pontefract | 4 | 5.7 miles north |
| Barnsley | 4 | 6.3 miles south |
| Wakefield | 12 | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Castleford | 1 | 8.1 miles north |
| Doncaster | 4 | 11.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Hemsworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 5.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 5.8 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Hemsworth 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,588 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,199 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 0.4 miles Minsthorpe Community College — 2.4 miles Outwood Academy Shafton — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,087 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 Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 2 miles Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio, Pontefract — 6 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Barnsley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 108 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 Little Hemsworth
Little Hemsworth is 2.1 miles from The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 108.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Mount Dental Practice (2.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Little Hemsworth list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Hemsworth are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Hemsworth
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Braces and aligner options in Little Hemsworth
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Little Hemsworth, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Little Hemsworth and the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Hemsworth, Hilltop Estate, Kinsley, Pudding Hill, Brackenhill, and Brierley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local context for Little Hemsworth
Just under 1 km north, Hemsworth is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Little Hemsworth
Little Hemsworth's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 15% of Little Hemsworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,588 residents in Little Hemsworth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Little Hemsworth are Outwood Academy Hemsworth (0.4 miles) and Minsthorpe Community College (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Little Hemsworth's Local Authority. Little Hemsworth falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Little Hemsworth is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Little Hemsworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Little Hemsworth itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2 miles away; Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 6 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 6 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Little Hemsworth Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Little Hemsworth has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Little Hemsworth — Local Context
Provision in Little Hemsworth varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Little Hemsworth is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 15% of Little Hemsworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,588 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Hemsworth, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Little Hemsworth are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Hemsworth (0.4 miles) and Minsthorpe Community College (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Little Hemsworth's Local Authority. Little Hemsworth's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Little Hemsworth is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Little Hemsworth. The nearest recorded are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2 miles away; Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract, about 6 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Little Hemsworth
Starting orthodontic treatment in Little Hemsworth can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Little Hemsworth
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Little Hemsworth — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Little Hemsworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Hemsworth
These local links are here for anyone comparing Little Hemsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hemsworth, Hilltop Estate, Kinsley, Pudding Hill, Brackenhill, and Brierley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Hemsworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Hemsworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Hemsworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Hemsworth is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5.7 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Hemsworth?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Little Hemsworth, 22 practices within 10 miles and 108 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Hemsworth?
The nearest practice to Little Hemsworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 2.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5.7 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Hemsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Hemsworth, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.