Orthodontic practices near Low Moor Side
On our practice register: 35 practices within 5 miles of Low Moor Side, 75 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Xen Smiles in Leeds, 1.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| Swinnow DentalPudsey | 1.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| VICI Dental PudseyPudsey | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (93 reviews) |
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (873 reviews) |
| Dental RitualsMorley | 2.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Joanne Birdsall OrthodonticsMorley | 2.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| Leeds City DentalcareLeeds | 3.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (557 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Low Moor Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leeds, 1.7 miles north; the next are Pudsey (1.7 miles north) and Morley (2.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 15 | 1.7 miles north |
| Pudsey | 3 | 1.7 miles north |
| Morley | 2 | 2.3 miles south |
| Bradford | 4 | 3.2 miles west |
| Horsforth | 3 | 4.0 miles north |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 4.2 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 Low Moor Side
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gomersal Dental Lounge in Cleckheaton (5.0 from 114 reviews), 4.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 4.2 miles west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 3.3 miles east |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Low Moor Side 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,494 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,530 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 33 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 147th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Farnley Academy — 0.4 miles Crawshaw Academy — 1.4 miles Dixons Unity Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 9,012 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Xen Smiles, Leeds — 2 miles Swinnow Dental, Pudsey — 2 miles Dental Rituals, Morley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 75 within 10 miles, 120 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 Moor Side
Low Moor Side is 1.7 miles from Xen Smiles in Leeds, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 75 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Xen Smiles (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Low Moor Side list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Low Moor Side are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Xen Smiles in Leeds, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Low Moor Side
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Local orthodontic treatment in Low Moor Side
Orthodontist in Low Moor Side: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Low Moor Side? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City and Borough of Leeds.
Low Moor Side at a glance
Just under 1 km west, Roker Lane Bottom is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Low Moor Side
There is no orthodontist on our records in Low Moor Side itself. The nearest recorded are Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 2 miles away; Swinnow Dental in Pudsey, about 2 miles away; and Dental Rituals in Morley, about 2 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Roker Lane Bottom, Troydale, Upper Moor Side, Gildersome, Hough End, and Park Spring are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Low Moor Side
Low Moor Side's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Low Moor Side falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.5% of Low Moor Side's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,494 residents in the neighbourhood around Low Moor Side, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. With 33 orthodontic practices within five miles, Low Moor Side is better served than 96% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Low Moor Side attend schools such as The Farnley Academy (0.4 miles) and Crawshaw Academy (1.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Low Moor Side's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Low Moor Side close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Low Moor Side is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Low Moor Side
The orthodontic landscape in Low Moor Side offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Low Moor Side
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Low Moor Side
Many people in Low Moor Side 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Low Moor Side
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Low Moor Side
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Low Moor Side. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Low Moor Side sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.5% of Low Moor Side's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,494 residents in Low Moor Side's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (33), Low Moor Side has more choice than 96% 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 Moor Side are The Farnley Academy (0.4 miles) and Crawshaw Academy (1.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Low Moor Side's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Low Moor Side is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Low Moor Side is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 3 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 Moor Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Low Moor Side
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Low Moor Side, City and Borough of Leeds with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Roker Lane Bottom, Troydale, Upper Moor Side, Gildersome, Hough End, and Park Spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Low Moor Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Low Moor Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Low Moor Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Low Moor Side is Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 1.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Swinnow Dental (1.7 miles) and VICI Dental Pudsey (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Low Moor Side?
Our register has 35 practices within 5 miles of Low Moor Side, 75 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Low Moor Side?
The nearest practice to Low Moor Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 1.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include VICI Dental Pudsey (1.8 miles) and Joanne Birdsall Orthodontics (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Low Moor Side, City and Borough of Leeds?
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 Moor Side, City and Borough of Leeds?
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.