Braces in Low Moor Side at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of 1,494 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Farnley Academy — 0.4 miles Crawshaw Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | VICI Dental Pudsey, Pudsey — 1.8 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Xen Smiles, Leeds — 1.7 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 147th closest to a practice of 209 places in the county; the county median is 0.9 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces 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. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is VICI Dental Pudsey, 1.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICI Dental PudseyPudsey | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (93 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) |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (3,876 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 practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Pudsey, 1.8 miles north-west; the next are Morley (2.3 miles south) and Leeds (3.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pudsey | 2 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Morley | 2 | 2.3 miles south |
| Leeds | 4 | 3.1 miles east |
| Bradford | 1 | 4.7 miles north-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 Farsley Dental Practice in Pudsey (4.9 from 576 reviews), 2.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-west |
| Leeds City DentalcareLeeds | 4.9 (557 reviews) | 3.1 miles east |
| Beyu DentalLeeds | 4.9 (140 reviews) | 3.3 miles east |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Some bite problems come from the jaws themselves, not just the teeth. Some patients in Low Moor Side have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. A photo assessment can help flag whether specialist referral is worth pursuing.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
The TMJ joints connect the lower jaw to the skull on either side of the face. TMJ disorder (TMJD) symptoms include: jaw or facial pain particularly on waking; clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth; limited mouth opening; headaches at the temples; and earache without infection.
Bite and TMJ symptoms interact in complicated ways — orthodontics can correct a bite issue that's contributing to joint loading, but it's not a reliable fix for TMJ pain on its own. Anyone in Low Moor Side with real TMJ symptoms should see an orofacial pain specialist first, ahead of considering orthodontic treatment.
Near Low Moor Side: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Dental Rituals in Morley (2.3 miles), one of 2 within 20 miles; the nearest general dentist, a usual first contact: Xen Smiles (1.7 miles).
Jaw Treatment in Low Moor Side — Local Context
Provision in Low Moor Side varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Low Moor Side falls under 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. 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. 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. Families in Low Moor Side are served by secondary schools including The Farnley Academy (0.4 miles) and Crawshaw Academy (1.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 296 schools and 135,588 pupils across Low Moor Side's Local Authority. 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. See local practice availability in Low Moor Side → They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) costs in Low Moor Side generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions one or both jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies that orthodontics alone cannot address. Performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) under general anaesthetic, it is combined with 12-18 months of orthodontic treatment before and after the surgical procedure.
The referral pathway from Low Moor Side begins with your dentist or orthodontist, who refers to an NHS OMFS or a combined orthodontic-surgical clinic. NHS funding covers surgery where there is a clear functional need. Recovery takes several weeks, but for patients with significant jaw discrepancies the outcomes — in both function and appearance — cannot be achieved any other way.
Near Low Moor Side: the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics: Xen Smiles in Leeds (1.7 miles), one of 11 within 20 miles; a specialist orthodontist: Dental Rituals in Morley (2.3 miles), one of 2 within 20 miles; the nearest university dental hospital, where complex referrals are often seen: Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds (3.4 miles).
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems in Low Moor Side
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.
Where can I get braces near Low Moor Side?
The nearest practice to Low Moor Side that mentions fixed braces is VICI Dental Pudsey, about 1.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dental Rituals (2.3 miles) and Joanne Birdsall Orthodontics (2.8 miles).
How many schools are in Low Moor Side's area?
There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Low Moor Side's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Which towns are close to Low Moor Side?
Nearby towns include Troydale, Moor Head, Littlemoor Bottom.
What county is Low Moor Side in?
Low Moor Side falls within City and Borough of Leeds.
How many families live in Low Moor Side?
17.5% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Can an underbite be treated in Low Moor Side?
Mild dental underbites can often be corrected with fixed braces or aligners. Moderate to severe skeletal underbites require orthognathic jaw surgery combined with orthodontics. An orthodontist assessment confirms which approach applies to your case.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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