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Orthodontic practices near North Duffield

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Duffield; 3 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 5.6 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSSelby5.6 miles south-west✓–––
Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork8.6 miles north-west✓–✓4.9 (144 reviews)
The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda QueirozYork9.3 miles north-west–✓✓4.9 (314 reviews)
The Mount Dental PracticeYork10.1 miles north-west––✓4.6 (61 reviews)
Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork10.2 miles north-west–✓✓4.8 (252 reviews)
Blossom Family Dental CareYork10.2 miles north-west✓✓✓4.7 (575 reviews)
Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork10.3 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (150 reviews)
OrthokindYork10.3 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (16 reviews)

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

Nearest places to North Duffield with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Selby, 5.6 miles south-west; the next are York (8.6 miles north-west) and Upper Poppleton (11.7 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Selby15.6 miles south-west
York168.6 miles north-west
Upper Poppleton111.7 miles north-west
Nether Poppleton112.6 miles north-west
Doncaster115.1 miles south
Pontefract417.1 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 North Duffield

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham (5.0 from 1,018 reviews), 11.0 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork5.0 (1,018 reviews)11.0 miles north-west
Pontefract Dental CarePontefract5.0 (937 reviews)17.3 miles south-west
Hopkinson DentalWetherby5.0 (175 reviews)18.7 miles west
Jorvik Dental PracticeYork5.0 (57 reviews)12.2 miles north-west

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

North Duffield at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population1,317
Residents under 1618.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,970 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre48 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within North Yorkshire288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 24 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsBarlby High School — 3.7 miles
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science — 5.9 miles
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Selby — 6 miles
Bishopthorpe Dental Centre, York — 9 miles
Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 12 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles3 within 10 miles, 31 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 North Duffield

From North Duffield the nearest practice is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 31.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Pontefract (17.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around North Duffield list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 Duffield are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 24 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Duffield to TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In North Duffield

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Compare orthodontic care in North Duffield

If you are looking for an orthodontist in North Duffield, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in North Duffield with the wider North Yorkshire area. North Duffield — a small village with a population of around 1,317 — is covered on this page specifically.

Compare nearby areas

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Thorganby, West Cottingwith, Skipwith, Ellerton, Bubwith, and South Duffield.

North Duffield in numbers

North Duffield is home to around 1,317 people, classing it as a small village within North Yorkshire. Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Skipwith, the closest linked location.

Useful local orthodontic context for North Duffield

We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Duffield itself. The nearest recorded are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 6 miles away; Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 9 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 12 miles away.

Area profile for North Duffield

North Duffield's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in North Duffield. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around North Duffield, 8.1% of the 1,970 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. North Duffield has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in North Duffield are served by secondary schools including Barlby High School (3.7 miles) and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science (5.9 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across North Duffield's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks North Duffield among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to North Duffield is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 24 miles away.

The Orthodontic Journey in North Duffield

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in North Duffield helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in North Duffield

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

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in North Duffield

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in North Duffield can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

How to Choose in North Duffield

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 Duffield practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in North Duffield

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Duffield?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Duffield is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Bishopthorpe Dental Centre (8.6 miles) and The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz (9.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near North Duffield?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Duffield, 3 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Selby, 5.6 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Duffield?

The nearest practice to North Duffield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 5.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Bishopthorpe Dental Centre (8.6 miles) and Blossom Family Dental Care (10.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Duffield, North Yorkshire?

Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Duffield, North Yorkshire?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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TitleNorth Duffield, North Yorkshire Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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