Orthodontic practices near Low Ackworth
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Low Ackworth, 21 practices within 10 and 104 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 1.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 5.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Low Ackworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 1.3 miles south-west; the next are Pontefract (2.8 miles north) and Castleford (5.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 2.8 miles north |
| Castleford | 1 | 5.5 miles north |
| Wakefield | 12 | 6.9 miles west |
| Barnsley | 4 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Garforth | 1 | 10.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Low Ackworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 2.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 2.9 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.6 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 8.0 miles west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Low Ackworth 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,500 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,810 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 248 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Featherstone Academy — 2.0 miles Ark Carleton High School — 2.0 miles Ark the King's School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,724 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 104 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 Low Ackworth
The nearest practice to Low Ackworth is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 104.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Mount Dental Practice (1.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Low Ackworth list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Low Ackworth are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Low Ackworth
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Research orthodontic options in Low Ackworth
Orthodontist in Low Ackworth: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Low Ackworth. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Low Ackworth or another part of City and Borough of Wakefield. Low Ackworth — a small village with a population of around 1,500 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Low Ackworth
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Low Ackworth or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 2 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 0. Nearby practice records include The Mount Dental Practice. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Ackworth, Pontefract, Castleford, Doncaster, and Ryhill.
Area profile for Low Ackworth
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Low Ackworth sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Low Ackworth's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,810 residents in the neighbourhood around Low Ackworth, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Low Ackworth has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Low Ackworth are served by secondary schools including The Featherstone Academy (2.0 miles) and Ark Carleton High School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Low Ackworth's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Low Ackworth sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Low Ackworth is about 14 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
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A quick look at Low Ackworth
Low Ackworth has a population of around 1,500, making it a small village within City and Borough of Wakefield. The nearest other location we cover is Ackworth Moor Top, under 1 km to the west.
All Orthodontic Options in Low Ackworth Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Low Ackworth can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Ackworth Moor Top, High Ackworth and Charlestown Estate regularly visit orthodontists in Low Ackworth.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Low Ackworth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Low Ackworth — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Low Ackworth
Many people in Low Ackworth delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Ackworth Moor Top, High Ackworth and Charlestown Estate regularly visit orthodontists in Low Ackworth.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Low Ackworth
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Low Ackworth and the surrounding area. Low Ackworth'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 Low Ackworth. Census data puts 15.3% of Low Ackworth's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,810 residents in Low Ackworth's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Low Ackworth has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Low Ackworth are served by secondary schools including The Featherstone Academy (2.0 miles) and Ark Carleton High School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Low Ackworth's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Low Ackworth among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Low Ackworth is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 14 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Ackworth Moor Top, High Ackworth, and Charlestown Estate regularly make use of Low Ackworth's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Low Ackworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Low Ackworth
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Low Ackworth, City and Borough of Wakefield alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Ackworth Moor Top, Charlestown Estate, High Ackworth, East Hardwick, Rhyddings, and Badsworth.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Low Ackworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Low Ackworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Low Ackworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Low Ackworth is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 1.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Pontefract Hospital (2.8 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Low Ackworth?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Low Ackworth, 21 practices within 10 miles and 104 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Low Ackworth?
The nearest practice to Low Ackworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 1.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.8 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Low Ackworth, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Low Ackworth, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.