Orthodontic practices near Moorthorpe
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Moorthorpe, 18 practices within 10 and 88 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 4.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 4.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 6.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 6.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 8.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 8.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moorthorpe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 4.0 miles north-west; the next are Barnsley (6.2 miles south-west) and Pontefract (6.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Barnsley | 4 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 6.9 miles north |
| Wakefield | 12 | 8.0 miles west |
| Doncaster | 6 | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Kirk Sandall | 1 | 9.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moorthorpe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 7.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Moorthorpe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,722 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 908 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 132nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minsthorpe Community College — 0.9 miles Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 2.9 miles Outwood Academy Shafton — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,710 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Barnsley — 6 miles Pontefract Hospital, Pontefract — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 88 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 Moorthorpe
Moorthorpe is 4 miles from The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 88.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Mount Dental Practice (4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Moorthorpe list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Moorthorpe are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Moorthorpe
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Explore braces and aligners in Moorthorpe
Orthodontist in Moorthorpe: This page was put together for people in Moorthorpe who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City and Borough of Wakefield.
Area profile for Moorthorpe
ONS classifies Moorthorpe as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Moorthorpe falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.3% of Moorthorpe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Moorthorpe, 7.7% of the 1,722 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Moorthorpe attend schools such as Minsthorpe Community College (0.9 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Moorthorpe's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Moorthorpe among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Moorthorpe is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Moorthorpe at a glance
Elm Estate is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Moorthorpe.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Elm Estate, Minsthorpe, Park Estate, South Kirkby, Frickley, and Priory Estate are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Practice signals around Moorthorpe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Moorthorpe itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away; TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; and Pontefract Hospital, about 7 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Moorthorpe
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Moorthorpe can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Moorthorpe
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Moorthorpe — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Moorthorpe
Orthodontic treatment in Moorthorpe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Moorthorpe
Provision in Moorthorpe varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Moorthorpe is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Moorthorpe falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 21.3% of Moorthorpe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,722 residents in the neighbourhood around Moorthorpe, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Moorthorpe attend schools such as Minsthorpe Community College (0.9 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Moorthorpe's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Moorthorpe's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Moorthorpe is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Moorthorpe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Moorthorpe
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Moorthorpe, City and Borough of Wakefield, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Elm Estate, Minsthorpe, Park Estate, South Kirkby, Frickley, and Priory Estate for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Moorthorpe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moorthorpe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moorthorpe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moorthorpe is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (6.2 miles) and Pontefract Hospital (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moorthorpe?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Moorthorpe, 18 practices within 10 miles and 88 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moorthorpe?
The nearest practice to Moorthorpe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (6.2 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Moorthorpe, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Moorthorpe, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.