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Orthodontic practices near Moor Side

On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Moor Side, 56 practices within 10 and 115 practices within 20. The closest is Ivory Dental in Horsforth, 2.1 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Ivory DentalHorsforth2.1 miles south––✓4.9 (211 reviews)
Smile Provide Clear AlignersYeadon2.1 miles south-west–✓✓–
Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth2.3 miles south✓–✓4.6 (154 reviews)
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley2.3 miles west––✓5.0 (692 reviews)
One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, LeedsGuiseley2.6 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (152 reviews)
Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth2.8 miles south-east–––4.8 (87 reviews)
Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds3.7 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (291 reviews)
Farsley Dental PracticePudsey3.9 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (576 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Moor Side with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Horsforth, 2.1 miles south; the next are Yeadon (2.1 miles south-west) and Guiseley (2.3 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Horsforth32.1 miles south
Yeadon12.1 miles south-west
Guiseley22.3 miles west
Leeds93.7 miles south-east
Pudsey33.9 miles south
Bradford34.1 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 Moor Side

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 2.3 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley5.0 (692 reviews)2.3 miles west
Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds5.0 (258 reviews)5.4 miles south-east
Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton5.0 (84 reviews)6.1 miles east
Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire5.0 (70 reviews)6.1 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Moor Side at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaLeeds
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,446 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre113 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England
Access within City and Borough of Leeds168th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 6 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsBenton Park School — 1.6 miles
Horsforth School — 1.9 miles
Ralph Thoresby School — 2.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 5,771 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesIvory Dental, Horsforth — 2 miles
Smile Provide Clear Aligners, Yeadon — 2 miles
Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley, Guiseley — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles56 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 Moor Side

Moor Side is 2.1 miles from Ivory Dental in Horsforth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 56 practices, and within 20 there are 115.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile Provide Clear Aligners (2.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Moor Side list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Moor Side are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Horsforth Smile Clinic, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 6 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Moor Side

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Orthodontic treatment options in Moor Side

Orthodontist in Moor Side: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Moor Side often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in City and Borough of Leeds.

Area profile for Moor Side

Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Moor Side sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.5% of Moor Side's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,446 residents in Moor Side's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Moor Side is better served than 79% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Moor Side are Benton Park School (1.6 miles) and Horsforth School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 296 schools and 135,588 pupils across Moor Side's Local Authority. Moor Side falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Moor Side is about 6 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.

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Practice signals around Moor Side

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Moor Side itself. The closest on record are Ivory Dental in Horsforth, about 2 miles away; Smile Provide Clear Aligners in Yeadon, about 2 miles away; and Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley, about 2 miles away.

Facts about Moor Side

The nearest other location we cover is Scotland, around 1 km to the south-east.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Moor Side

Many people in Moor Side delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Moor Side — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

All Orthodontic Options in Moor Side Explained

Patients in Moor Side have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Treatment Options in Moor Side — Local Context

Provision in Moor Side varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Moor Side falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.5% of Moor Side's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,446 residents in the neighbourhood around Moor Side, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Moor Side has more choice than 79% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Moor Side are served by secondary schools including Benton Park School (1.6 miles) and Horsforth School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Moor Side's Local Authority has 296 schools educating 135,588 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Moor Side among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Moor Side is about 6 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Moor Side. The nearest recorded are Ivory Dental in Horsforth, about 2 miles away; Smile Provide Clear Aligners in Yeadon, about 2 miles away; and Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Moor Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Moor Side

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moor Side often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moor Side?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moor Side is Ivory Dental in Horsforth, about 2.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Provide Clear Aligners (2.1 miles) and Horsforth Smile Clinic (2.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Moor Side?

Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Moor Side, 56 practices within 10 miles and 115 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moor Side?

The nearest practice to Moor Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Horsforth Smile Clinic, about 2.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (2.6 miles) and Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (3.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in 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 Moor Side, City and Borough of Leeds?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleMoor Side, City and Borough of Leeds Invisalign & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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