Orthodontic practices near Lofthouse Gate
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Lofthouse Gate, 58 practices within 10 and 119 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Studio in Morley, 1.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental StudioMorley | 1.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (356 reviews) |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (116 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 2.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 2.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 2.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 3.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lofthouse Gate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Morley, 1.9 miles west; the next are Wakefield (2.1 miles south) and Leeds (4.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Morley | 3 | 1.9 miles west |
| Wakefield | 11 | 2.1 miles south |
| Leeds | 7 | 4.2 miles north |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 5.3 miles west |
| Batley | 4 | 5.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lofthouse Gate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northgate Dental in Wakefield (5.0 from 185 reviews), 2.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 2.5 miles south |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 2.1 miles south |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 3.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lofthouse Gate 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 22% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,084 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 41.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,529 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 68th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rodillian Academy — 0.7 miles Outwood Grange Academy — 1.0 miles Oulton Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,598 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 Dental Studio, Morley — 2 miles Smile Design Studio, Wakefield — 2 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS LEEDS, Leeds — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 58 within 10 miles, 119 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 Lofthouse Gate
Lofthouse Gate is 1.9 miles from The Dental Studio in Morley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 58 practices, and within 20 there are 119.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Tovey Little Dental Centre (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (5.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Lofthouse Gate 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 Lofthouse Gate are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Design Studio in Wakefield, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lofthouse Gate
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Find orthodontic treatment in Lofthouse Gate
Orthodontist in Lofthouse Gate: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lofthouse Gate understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and Borough of Wakefield.
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Nearby location pages including Lofthouse, Outwood, Ouzlewell Green, Newton Hill, Pinders Fields, and Robin Hood can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What we know about practices near Lofthouse Gate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lofthouse Gate itself. The closest on record are The Dental Studio in Morley, about 2 miles away; Smile Design Studio in Wakefield, about 2 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS LEEDS, about 4 miles away.
Facts about Lofthouse Gate
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Lofthouse Gate in context
By ONS classification, Lofthouse Gate falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lofthouse Gate falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Lofthouse Gate skews family-heavy: 22% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Lofthouse Gate, 7.5% of the 2,084 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lofthouse Gate has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% 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 Lofthouse Gate are Rodillian Academy (0.7 miles) and Outwood Grange Academy (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Lofthouse Gate's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Lofthouse Gate sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lofthouse Gate is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lofthouse Gate
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lofthouse Gate 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lofthouse Gate
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Lofthouse Gate. By ONS classification, Lofthouse Gate falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lofthouse Gate falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Lofthouse Gate skews family-heavy: 22% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,084 residents in the neighbourhood around Lofthouse Gate, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Lofthouse Gate has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Lofthouse Gate attend schools such as Rodillian Academy (0.7 miles) and Outwood Grange Academy (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Lofthouse Gate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lofthouse Gate's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lofthouse Gate is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lofthouse Gate
Patients in Lofthouse Gate have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Lofthouse Gate
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Lofthouse Gate practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lofthouse Gate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lofthouse Gate
These local links are here for anyone comparing Lofthouse Gate, City and Borough of Wakefield against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lofthouse, Outwood, Ouzlewell Green, Newton Hill, Pinders Fields, and Robin Hood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lofthouse Gate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lofthouse Gate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lofthouse Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lofthouse Gate is The Dental Studio in Morley, about 1.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Design Studio (2.1 miles) and Newstead House Dental Clinic (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lofthouse Gate?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Lofthouse Gate, 58 practices within 10 miles and 119 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lofthouse Gate?
The nearest practice to Lofthouse Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Design Studio in Wakefield, about 2.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Tovey Little Dental Centre (2.4 miles) and Space Dental (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lofthouse Gate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lofthouse Gate, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.