Orthodontic practices near Lower Soothill
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Lower Soothill, 73 practices within 10 and 115 practices within 20. The closest is Hick Lane Dental Surgery Ltd in Dewsbury, 0.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hick Lane Dental Surgery LtdDewsbury | 0.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (85 reviews) |
| Dewsbury OrthodonticsBatley | 1.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (79 reviews) |
| Mount Dental SurgeryBatley | 1.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (18 reviews) |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 1.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD)Dewsbury | 1.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (866 reviews) |
| Dewsbury Dental Care (Now at Batley Carr Dental Centre)Dewsbury | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (65 reviews) |
| Dewsbury Dental CentreDewsbury | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (172 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Soothill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dewsbury, 0.7 miles west; the next are Batley (1.0 miles south-west) and Morley (2.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury | 5 | 0.7 miles west |
| Batley | 4 | 1.0 miles south-west |
| Morley | 3 | 2.4 miles north |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Middlestown | 1 | 3.3 miles south |
| Wakefield | 10 | 4.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Soothill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northgate Dental in Wakefield (5.0 from 185 reviews), 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 4.9 miles east |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 4.6 miles east |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Soothill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,589 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,712 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Kirklees | 34th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Manor Croft Academy — 1.1 miles Upper Batley High School — 1.3 miles Batley Grammar School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 12,165 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hick Lane Dental Surgery Ltd, Dewsbury — under a mile Dewsbury Orthodontics, Batley — 1 miles Joanne Birdsall Orthodontics, Morley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 73 within 10 miles, 115 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 Lower Soothill
The nearest practice to Lower Soothill is Hick Lane Dental Surgery Ltd in Dewsbury, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 73 practices, and within 20 there are 115.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Tovey Little Dental Centre (4.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Lower Soothill list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Soothill are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD) in Dewsbury, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Soothill
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Orthodontist in Lower Soothill: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Lower Soothill? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Kirklees, not just Lower Soothill.
Local provider signals in Lower Soothill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Soothill. The nearest we do hold are Hick Lane Dental Surgery Ltd in Dewsbury, under a mile away; Dewsbury Orthodontics in Batley, about a mile away; and Joanne Birdsall Orthodontics in Morley, about 2 miles away.
Local context for Lower Soothill
Chidswell is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Lower Soothill.
Area profile for Lower Soothill
Lower Soothill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 17.9% of Lower Soothill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,589 residents in Lower Soothill's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Lower Soothill has 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Soothill attend schools such as Manor Croft Academy (1.1 miles) and Upper Batley High School (1.3 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Lower Soothill's Local Authority area covers 198 schools and 67,205 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lower Soothill falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Soothill is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Chidswell, Hanging Heaton, Shaw Cross, America Moor, Batley, and Chickenley.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lower Soothill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lower Soothill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Lower Soothill follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Soothill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Soothill has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lower Soothill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lower Soothill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Soothill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Soothill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Soothill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Soothill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Soothill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Soothill is Hick Lane Dental Surgery Ltd in Dewsbury, about 0.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Dewsbury Orthodontics (1.0 miles) and Mount Dental Surgery (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Soothill?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Lower Soothill, 73 practices within 10 miles and 115 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Soothill?
The nearest practice to Lower Soothill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD) in Dewsbury, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dewsbury Dental Centre (1.4 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURY (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Soothill, Kirklees?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Soothill, Kirklees?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.