Orthodontic practices near Low Ash
On our practice register: 28 practices within 5 miles of Low Ash, 64 practices within 10 and 121 practices within 20. The closest is Shipley Dental Centre, 0.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley Dental CentreShipley | 0.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (363 reviews) |
| NuDentalShipley | 1.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (574 reviews) |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (37 reviews) |
| Muirhead & Associates Dental PracticeShipley | 1.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (155 reviews) |
| Ortho-Care (UK) LtdSaltaire | 1.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in BradfordBradford | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (662 reviews) |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (148 reviews) |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Low Ash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shipley, 0.8 miles west; the next are Saltaire (1.4 miles west) and Bradford (1.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shipley | 5 | 0.8 miles west |
| Saltaire | 4 | 1.4 miles west |
| Bradford | 10 | 1.5 miles east |
| Yeadon | 1 | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Guiseley | 2 | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Pudsey | 3 | 3.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Low Ash
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), 3.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 2.7 miles south |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 1.5 miles west |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 1.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Low Ash at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bradford |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,776 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,644 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 28 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Bradford | 71st closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Bradford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hanson Academy — 0.8 miles Immanuel College — 1.2 miles Oasis Academy Lister Park — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 15,631 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 227 schools, 99,744 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Shipley Dental Centre, Shipley — under a mile Ortho-Care (UK) Ltd, Saltaire — 1 miles Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, Bradford — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 64 within 10 miles, 121 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 Ash
Low Ash has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Shipley Dental Centre is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 64 practices, and within 20 there are 121.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shipley Dental Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Smile Provide Clear Aligners (2.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Low Ash list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Low Ash are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite in Shipley, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Low Ash
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Orthodontist in Low Ash: This page was put together for people in Low Ash who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Bradford, not just Low Ash.
Low Ash at a glance
Wrose is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Low Ash.
What official data says about Low Ash
Low Ash is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.6% of Low Ash's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Low Ash, 7.8% of the 1,776 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.1% average across Bradford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (28), Low Ash has more choice than 95% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Low Ash are Hanson Academy (0.8 miles) and Immanuel College (1.2 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Low Ash's Local Authority has 227 schools educating 99,744 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Low Ash is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Low Ash is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 8 miles away.
What we know about practices near Low Ash
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Low Ash itself. The closest on record are Shipley Dental Centre, under a mile away; Ortho-Care (UK) Ltd in Saltaire, about a mile away; and Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford, about 2 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Idle Moor, West Royd, Wrose, Owlet, Swain House, and Low Fold can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
All Orthodontic Options in Low Ash Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Low Ash has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Low Ash
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Low Ash
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Low Ash helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Low Ash
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Low Ash. ONS classifies Low Ash as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Low Ash falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 18.6% of Low Ash's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,776 residents in the neighbourhood around Low Ash, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.1% average across Bradford. Low Ash has 28 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 95% 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 Low Ash attend schools such as Hanson Academy (0.8 miles) and Immanuel College (1.2 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Low Ash's Local Authority area covers 227 schools and 99,744 pupils, according to DfE figures. Low Ash sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Low Ash is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Low Ash. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Low Ash
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Low Ash, Bradford within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Idle Moor, West Royd, Wrose, Owlet, Swain House, and Low Fold follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Low Ash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Low Ash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Low Ash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Low Ash is Shipley Dental Centre, about 0.8 miles to the west. The next closest are NuDental (1.0 miles) and Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Low Ash?
Our register has 28 practices within 5 miles of Low Ash, 64 practices within 10 miles and 121 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Low Ash?
The nearest practice to Low Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite in Shipley, about 1.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford (1.5 miles) and Honesty Dental Care (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Low Ash, Bradford?
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 Ash, Bradford?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.