Orthodontic practices near Masham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Masham; 1 practice within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 5.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 15.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 15.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 16.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 16.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 16.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 16.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 16.4 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 Masham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 5.6 miles north-east; the next are Harrogate (15.7 miles south) and Knaresborough (16.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Harrogate | 8 | 15.7 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Darlington | 6 | 21.1 miles north |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 21.7 miles north |
| Wetherby | 2 | 22.6 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 Masham
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), 16.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 16.1 miles south |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 4.9 (416 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Masham 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,205 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,111 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 181 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bedale High School — 5.2 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 — 16 miles Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 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 Masham
The nearest practice to Masham is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 5.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (5.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Masham list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Masham are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Masham to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Masham
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Orthodontist in Masham: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Masham. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Masham itself or elsewhere in North Yorkshire. Masham — a small village with a population of around 1,205 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Masham
Masham is classified as larger 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 Masham. Census data puts only 12.4% of Masham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,111 residents in the neighbourhood around Masham, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Masham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Masham attend schools such as Bedale High School (5.2 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Masham's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Masham among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Masham is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 29 miles away.
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Masham in numbers
Masham is home to around 1,205 people, classing it as a small village within North Yorkshire. The nearest other location we cover is Low Swinton, around 1 km to the south-west.
Practice signals around Masham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Masham itself. The closest on record are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6 miles away; Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 16 miles away; and Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Masham
Patients in Masham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Masham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Masham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Masham
Many people in Masham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Masham
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Masham
Orthodontic practices in and around Masham vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Masham is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.4% of Masham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,111 residents in the neighbourhood around Masham, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Masham; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Masham attend schools such as Bedale High School (5.2 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Masham's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Masham sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Masham is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 29 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Masham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Masham
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Masham, North Yorkshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Low Swinton, Warthermarske, Fearby, Binsoe, Grewelthorpe, and Charlcot.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Masham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Masham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Masham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Masham is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (15.7 miles) and Chatsworth House Dental Clinic (15.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Masham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Masham, 1 practice within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Masham?
The nearest practice to Masham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Purely Dental (16.2 miles) and The Harrogate Clinic (16.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Masham, 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 Masham, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.