Orthodontic practices near Nab
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Nab, 62 practices within 10 and 126 practices within 20. The closest is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, 2.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (284 reviews) |
| SmileBrighouse | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (52 reviews) |
| The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield | 3.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (177 reviews) |
| Dewsbury Dental CentreDewsbury | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (172 reviews) |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 3.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (352 reviews) |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (866 reviews) |
| Dewsbury Dental Care (Now at Batley Carr Dental Centre)Dewsbury | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (65 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURYDewsbury | 3.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nab with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 2.7 miles south-west; the next are Brighouse (3.0 miles west) and Dewsbury (3.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 12 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Brighouse | 2 | 3.0 miles west |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 3.3 miles east |
| Batley | 4 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 3.5 miles north |
| Middlestown | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nab
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax (5.0 from 376 reviews), 6.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 6.5 miles west |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nab 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,580 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,515 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Kirklees | 125th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Mirfield Free Grammar — 0.6 miles Castle Hall Academy — 0.9 miles Spen Valley High School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,252 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 | Smiles in Tandem Dental, Huddersfield — 3 miles Smile, Brighouse — 3 miles Dewsbury Dental Centre, Dewsbury — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 62 within 10 miles, 126 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 Nab
The nearest practice to Nab is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, 2.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 62 practices, and within 20 there are 126.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (5.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Nab list clear aligners, the nearest 3 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 Nab are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nab
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Orthodontist in Nab: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Nab often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Kirklees, not just Nab.
Where Nab sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Battyeford, under 1 km to the north.
Practice data for Nab
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Nab itself. The closest on record are Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 3 miles away; Smile in Brighouse, about 3 miles away; and Dewsbury Dental Centre, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Nab
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Nab sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.8% of Nab's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Nab, 6.2% of the 1,580 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Nab is better served than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Nab attend schools such as The Mirfield Free Grammar (0.6 miles) and Castle Hall Academy (0.9 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Nab's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Nab among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Nab is about 11 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
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All Orthodontic Options in Nab Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Nab offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Nab — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Nab. Officially, Nab is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Nab sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.8% of Nab's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Nab, 6.2% of the 1,580 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Nab has 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% 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 Nab are The Mirfield Free Grammar (0.6 miles) and Castle Hall Academy (0.9 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Nab's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Nab sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Nab is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Nab itself. The closest on record are Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 3 miles away; Smile in Brighouse, about 3 miles away; and Dewsbury Dental Centre, about 3 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Nab
Many people in Nab 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Nab
Provision in Nab varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Nab is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,580 residents in the neighbourhood around Nab, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (25), Nab has more choice than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Nab are served by secondary schools including The Mirfield Free Grammar (0.6 miles) and Castle Hall Academy (0.9 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Nab's Local Authority has 198 schools educating 67,205 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Nab sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Nab is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 11 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 Nab. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nab
This part of the page places Nab, Kirklees in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Battyeford, Stocks Bank, Knowl, New Scarboro', Snake Hill, and Bracken Hill may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nab
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nab often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nab?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nab is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, about 2.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile (3.0 miles) and The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nab?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Nab, 62 practices within 10 miles and 126 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nab?
The nearest practice to Nab that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), about 3.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dewsbury Dental Centre (3.3 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURY (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nab, 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 Nab, Kirklees?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.