Orthodontic practices near Lotherton
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Lotherton, 22 practices within 10 and 110 practices within 20. The closest is garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds, 3.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| garforth dental - Invisalign LeedsGarforth | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (782 reviews) |
| Vitruvian Dental StudioScholes | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (703 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 6.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 7.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (84 reviews) |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 7.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (175 reviews) |
| Wetherby OrthodonticsWetherby | 8.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lotherton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Garforth, 3.4 miles south-west; the next are Scholes (4.5 miles west) and Castleford (6.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Garforth | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Scholes | 1 | 4.5 miles west |
| Castleford | 1 | 6.6 miles south |
| Chapel Allerton | 1 | 7.8 miles west |
| Wetherby | 2 | 7.9 miles north |
| Pontefract | 4 | 8.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lotherton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 8.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lotherton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leeds |
| 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 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,727 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 86 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 197th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sherburn High School — 3.3 miles Garforth Academy — 3.7 miles Tadcaster Grammar School — 4.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds, Garforth — 3 miles Vitruvian Dental Studio, Scholes — 4 miles Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 110 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Enhance Dental — 3 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 Lotherton
The nearest practice to Lotherton is garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds, 3.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 110.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Pontefract (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lotherton list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 Lotherton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lotherton
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Orthodontic treatment options in Lotherton
Orthodontist in Lotherton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Lotherton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and Borough of Leeds.
Local orthodontic signals in Lotherton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lotherton itself. The nearest we do hold are garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds, about 3 miles away; Vitruvian Dental Studio in Scholes, about 4 miles away; and Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 7 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Aberford, Old Micklefield, St. John's, New Micklefield, Saxton, and Peckfield.
The local picture in Lotherton
Lotherton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lotherton falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Lotherton's under-16 share sits at 18.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lotherton, 8% of the 1,727 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lotherton are served by secondary schools including Sherburn High School (3.3 miles) and Garforth Academy (3.7 miles). Lotherton's Local Authority area covers 296 schools and 135,588 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Lotherton sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lotherton is about 10 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Facts about Lotherton
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Aberford, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lotherton
Patients in Lotherton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lotherton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lotherton
Many people in Lotherton 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lotherton
No orthodontic practice covers Lotherton directly, though Enhance Dental (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Lotherton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lotherton. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lotherton, 8% of the 1,727 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lotherton are Sherburn High School (3.3 miles) and Garforth Academy (3.7 miles). Lotherton's Local Authority area covers 296 schools and 135,588 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lotherton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lotherton is about 10 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lotherton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lotherton
This part of the page places Lotherton, City and Borough of Leeds in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Aberford, Old Micklefield, St. John's, New Micklefield, Saxton, and Peckfield follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lotherton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lotherton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lotherton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lotherton is garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds, about 3.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Vitruvian Dental Studio (4.5 miles) and Armstrong and Haire (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lotherton?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Lotherton, 22 practices within 10 miles and 110 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lotherton?
The nearest practice to Lotherton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds, about 3.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Vitruvian Dental Studio (4.5 miles) and Hopkinson Dental (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lotherton, City and Borough of Leeds?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lotherton, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.