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Orthodontic practices near North Americ

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Americ; 4 practices within 10 and 99 practices within 20. The closest is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 8.4 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley8.4 miles north-east––✓4.9 (331 reviews)
Barnsley HospitalBarnsley9.5 miles north-east–––3.6 (508 reviews)
Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield9.6 miles south-east✓✓✓5.0 (120 reviews)
Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield9.9 miles north-east✓✓✓4.5 (183 reviews)
One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield10.3 miles south-east✓✓✓4.6 (61 reviews)
Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley10.5 miles north-east––✓4.9 (249 reviews)
Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield10.8 miles north–––5.0 (284 reviews)
Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield10.9 miles south-east–✓✓5.0 (264 reviews)

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

Nearest places to North Americ with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnsley, 8.4 miles north-east; the next are Sheffield (9.6 miles south-east) and Wakefield (9.9 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Barnsley48.4 miles north-east
Sheffield99.6 miles south-east
Wakefield19.9 miles north-east
Huddersfield1210.8 miles north
Nether Edge111.8 miles south-east
Middlestown112.4 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Americ

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield (5.0 from 284 reviews), 10.8 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield5.0 (284 reviews)10.8 miles north
Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield5.0 (264 reviews)10.9 miles south-east
ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield5.0 (213 reviews)11.9 miles south-east
Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield5.0 (120 reviews)9.6 miles south-east

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

North Americ at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSheffield
NHS dental servicesNHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,805 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre15 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Sheffield180th closest to an orthodontic practice of 180 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Sheffield
Nearest university dental hospitalCharles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 11 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsPenistone Grammar School — 4.0 miles
Stocksbridge High School — 4.3 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay26.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesK3 Cosmetic Dental Studio, Barnsley — 8 miles
Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, Sheffield — 10 miles
Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles4 within 10 miles, 99 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentist{my}dentist — 4 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 North Americ

The nearest practice to North Americ is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 8.4 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 99.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (9.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around North Americ list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 North Americ are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, 9.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 11 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Americ to K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In North Americ

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Orthodontist in North Americ: This page was put together for people in North Americ who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in North Americ itself or elsewhere in Sheffield.

Useful local orthodontic context for North Americ

There is no orthodontist on our records in North Americ itself. The nearest we do hold are K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 8 miles away; Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 10 miles away; and Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 10 miles away.

The local picture in North Americ

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, North Americ sits within NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.3% of North Americ's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,805 residents in the neighbourhood around North Americ, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of North Americ; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in North Americ are served by secondary schools including Penistone Grammar School (4.0 miles) and Stocksbridge High School (4.3 miles). National deprivation data ranks North Americ among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Americ is about 11 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

More local pages to browse

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Upper Midhope, Langsett, Fullshaw Cross, Bullhouse, Hazelhead, and Catshaw.

North Americ in numbers

The nearest other location we cover is Upper Midhope, around 1 km to the east.

All Orthodontic Options in North Americ Explained

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, North Americ has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

How to Choose in North Americ

The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most North Americ practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in North Americ

Many people in North Americ 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.

Making Treatment Go Smoothly in North Americ

  • Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
  • Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
  • Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
  • Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
  • Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Americ

No orthodontic practice covers North Americ directly, though {my}dentist (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, North Americ is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, North Americ falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around North Americ, 7.3% of the 1,805 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Sheffield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in North Americ usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near North Americ attend schools such as Penistone Grammar School (4.0 miles) and Stocksbridge High School (4.3 miles). North Americ falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Americ is about 11 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in North Americ

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Americ?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Americ is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 8.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Barnsley Hospital (9.5 miles) and Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (9.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near North Americ?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Americ, 4 practices within 10 miles and 99 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnsley, 8.4 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Americ?

The nearest practice to North Americ that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, about 9.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Trinity House Orthodontics (9.9 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (10.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Americ, Sheffield?

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 North Americ, Sheffield?

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

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