Orthodontic practices near Lothersdale
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Lothersdale, 12 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 2.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 5.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 6.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 7.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 7.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lothersdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glusburn, 2.9 miles east; the next are Keighley (5.1 miles east) and Barnoldswick (5.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glusburn | 1 | 2.9 miles east |
| Keighley | 3 | 5.1 miles east |
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 5.1 miles west |
| Colne | 2 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Haworth | 1 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Barrowford | 1 | 7.7 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 Lothersdale
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), 14.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 12.2 miles west |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lothersdale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,981 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 127 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 103rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Craven School — 3.0 miles The Skipton Academy — 3.8 miles Skipton Girls' High School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,936 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Brace Place, Glusburn — 3 miles DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 5 miles Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 69 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 Lothersdale
The nearest practice to Lothersdale is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Brace Place (2.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Lothersdale 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 Lothersdale are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lothersdale
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsExplore teeth straightening in Lothersdale
Orthodontist in Lothersdale: This page was put together for people in Lothersdale who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across North Yorkshire, not just Lothersdale.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Cowling, Ickornshaw, Cononley, Glusburn Green, Monkroyd, and Elslack as well as this one.
Local snapshot of Lothersdale
Cononley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 3 km north-east of Lothersdale.
Lothersdale in context
Lothersdale — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,981 residents in the neighbourhood around Lothersdale, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lothersdale are South Craven School (3.0 miles) and The Skipton Academy (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Lothersdale's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Lothersdale sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lothersdale is about 22 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
What local practice data suggests in Lothersdale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lothersdale itself. The nearest we do hold are The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 3 miles away; DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 5 miles away; and Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 5 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lothersdale
Orthodontic treatment in Lothersdale is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Lothersdale
- 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Lothersdale runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lothersdale
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lothersdale can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lothersdale
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lothersdale — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lothersdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lothersdale
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lothersdale, North Yorkshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Cowling, Ickornshaw, Cononley, Glusburn Green, Monkroyd, and Elslack for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lothersdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lothersdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lothersdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lothersdale is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 2.9 miles to the east. The next closest are DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies (5.1 miles) and Station House Dental Care (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lothersdale?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Lothersdale, 12 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lothersdale?
The nearest practice to Lothersdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 2.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Station House Dental Care (5.1 miles) and Colne Dental Care (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lothersdale, North Yorkshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lothersdale, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.