Orthodontic practices near New Sharlston
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of New Sharlston, 38 practices within 10 and 127 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 3.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 3.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 3.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 3.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 3.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 3.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to New Sharlston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 3.0 miles west; the next are Low Ackworth (3.6 miles south-east) and Pontefract (4.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 12 | 3.0 miles west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Pontefract | 4 | 4.6 miles east |
| Castleford | 1 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Morley | 2 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Barnsley | 2 | 6.7 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 New Sharlston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 4.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 4.6 miles east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 3.3 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 3.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
New Sharlston 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,507 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 745 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 109th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crofton Academy — 1.0 miles Outwood Academy Freeston — 1.7 miles Outwood Academy City Fields — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,728 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 | Advance Dental Care, Wakefield — 3 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles Pontefract Dental Care, Pontefract — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 127 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 New Sharlston
The nearest practice to New Sharlston is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 127.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Advance Dental Care (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around New Sharlston list clear aligners, the nearest 3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around New Sharlston are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 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 New Sharlston
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Local orthodontic signals in New Sharlston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in New Sharlston itself. The closest on record are Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 3 miles away; The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away; and Pontefract Dental Care, about 5 miles away.
A quick look at New Sharlston
The nearest other location we cover is Sharlston Common, under 1 km to the north.
What official data says about New Sharlston
New Sharlston is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in New Sharlston falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. New Sharlston's under-16 share sits at 20.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,507 residents in the neighbourhood around New Sharlston, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), New Sharlston has more choice than 88% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near New Sharlston attend schools such as Crofton Academy (1.0 miles) and Outwood Academy Freeston (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in New Sharlston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. New Sharlston falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to New Sharlston is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in New Sharlston
The orthodontic landscape in New Sharlston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in New Sharlston
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in New Sharlston
Many people in New Sharlston 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in New Sharlston
Orthodontic practices in and around New Sharlston vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. New Sharlston is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.5% of New Sharlston's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,507 residents in the neighbourhood around New Sharlston, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. With 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, New Sharlston is better served than 88% 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 New Sharlston attend schools such as Crofton Academy (1.0 miles) and Outwood Academy Freeston (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. New Sharlston's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). New Sharlston's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to New Sharlston 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 New Sharlston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around New Sharlston
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around New Sharlston, City and Borough of Wakefield, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Sharlston Common, Sharlston, Crofton, Warmfield, Woodhouse Common, and Foulby may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in New Sharlston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in New Sharlston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to New Sharlston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to New Sharlston is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 3.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Space Dental (3.2 miles) and Northgate Dental (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near New Sharlston?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of New Sharlston, 38 practices within 10 miles and 127 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near New Sharlston?
The nearest practice to New Sharlston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 3.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Space Dental (3.2 miles) and Tovey Little Dental Centre (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in New Sharlston, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 New Sharlston, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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.