Orthodontic practices near Low Swinton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Low Swinton; 1 practice within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 15.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 15.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 15.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 15.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 15.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 15.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 15.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Low Swinton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 6.4 miles north-east; the next are Harrogate (15.2 miles south) and Knaresborough (15.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Harrogate | 8 | 15.2 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 15.8 miles south-east |
| Darlington | 6 | 21.9 miles north |
| Wetherby | 2 | 22.3 miles south-east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 22.5 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 Swinton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MapleLeaf Dental in Harrogate (5.0 from 168 reviews), 15.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 15.5 miles south |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 16.7 miles south |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 4.9 (416 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Low Swinton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,134 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 356th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 28 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 6 miles Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 15 miles Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 10 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 Swinton
From Low Swinton the nearest practice is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (6.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Low Swinton list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 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 Low Swinton are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Low Swinton to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Low Swinton
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Orthodontist in Low Swinton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Low Swinton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Low Swinton and the wider North Yorkshire area.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Low Swinton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Low Swinton. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6 miles away; Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 15 miles away; and Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 16 miles away.
What official data says about Low Swinton
Officially, Low Swinton is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Low Swinton. 16.1% of Low Swinton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 1,134 residents in Low Swinton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Low Swinton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Low Swinton's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Low Swinton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Low Swinton is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Low Swinton in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Warthermarske, under 1 km to the west.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Low Swinton
The orthodontic landscape in Low Swinton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Low Swinton — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Low Swinton. Low Swinton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Low Swinton falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.1% of Low Swinton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Low Swinton, 7.5% of the 1,134 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Low Swinton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Low Swinton's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Low Swinton is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Low Swinton is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 28 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Low Swinton itself. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6 miles away; Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 15 miles away; and Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 16 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Low Swinton
Many people in Low Swinton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Low Swinton
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Low Swinton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Low Swinton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Low Swinton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Low Swinton, North Yorkshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Warthermarske, Masham, Fearby, Grewelthorpe, Ringbeck, and Binsoe can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Low Swinton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Low Swinton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Low Swinton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Low Swinton is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (15.2 miles) and Chatsworth House Dental Clinic (15.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Low Swinton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Low Swinton, 1 practice within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Low Swinton?
The nearest practice to Low Swinton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Purely Dental (15.8 miles) and The Harrogate Clinic (15.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Low Swinton, North Yorkshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Low Swinton, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.