Orthodontic practices near North Featherstone
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of North Featherstone, 25 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, 1.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 1.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 2.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 4.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Featherstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Castleford, 1.9 miles north; the next are Pontefract (2.0 miles east) and Low Ackworth (4.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Castleford | 1 | 1.9 miles north |
| Pontefract | 4 | 2.0 miles east |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 4.1 miles south |
| Wakefield | 11 | 5.8 miles west |
| Garforth | 1 | 6.5 miles north |
| Scholes | 1 | 7.4 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 Featherstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 2.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 2.0 miles east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 5.9 miles west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Featherstone 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 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,192 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 38% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 431 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 68th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% 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 | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy — 0.3 miles The Featherstone Academy — 1.8 miles Castleford Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,574 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 | Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 2 miles Pontefract Dental Care, Pontefract — 2 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 116 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 Featherstone
North Featherstone is 1.9 miles from Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One Smile Dental - Pontefract (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around North Featherstone list clear aligners, the nearest 2 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 Featherstone are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pontefract Dental Care, 2 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 North Featherstone
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Compare orthodontic care in North Featherstone
Orthodontist in North Featherstone: Before booking anything in North Featherstone, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in City and Borough of Wakefield.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Cutsyke, Half Acres, Ackton, Purston Jaglin, Castleford, and Castleford Ings if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for North Featherstone
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Featherstone itself. The nearest we do hold are Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 2 miles away; Pontefract Dental Care, about 2 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away.
Local context for North Featherstone
Just around 1 km north, Cutsyke is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for North Featherstone
North Featherstone's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 17.1% of North Featherstone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around North Featherstone, 5.7% of the 2,192 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. North Featherstone has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near North Featherstone attend schools such as St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles) and The Featherstone Academy (1.8 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. North Featherstone's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks North Featherstone among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to North Featherstone is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in North Featherstone
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in North Featherstone helps you ask the right questions. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in North Featherstone — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in North Featherstone Explained
Patients in North Featherstone have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in North Featherstone
Every mainstream option is available to patients in North Featherstone — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Featherstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Featherstone
This section helps connect North Featherstone, City and Borough of Wakefield to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Cutsyke, Half Acres, Ackton, Purston Jaglin, Castleford, and Castleford Ings.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Featherstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Featherstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Featherstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Featherstone is Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 1.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Pontefract Dental Care (2.0 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Featherstone?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of North Featherstone, 25 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Featherstone?
The nearest practice to North Featherstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pontefract Dental Care, about 2.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (2.0 miles) and One Smile Dental - Pontefract (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Featherstone, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Featherstone, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.