Orthodontic practices near North Yorkshire
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Yorkshire; 14 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 8.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 8.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 8.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 8.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 8.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 9.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 9.2 miles south-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 Yorkshire with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 8.3 miles south-west; the next are Nether Poppleton (8.7 miles south-west) and Upper Poppleton (10.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 16 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Wetherby | 2 | 19.9 miles south-west |
| Selby | 1 | 20.4 miles south |
| East Ayton | 1 | 21.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Yorkshire
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), 8.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-west |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Yorkshire at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 476th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 31 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, York — 8 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 9 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 19 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 Yorkshire
From North Yorkshire the nearest practice is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 8.3 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: PortmanDentex York (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around North Yorkshire list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Yorkshire are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 9.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Yorkshire to Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham 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 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 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 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Yorkshire
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Orthodontist in North Yorkshire: If your search for orthodontic treatment in North Yorkshire keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across North Yorkshire and the surrounding area.
Local snapshot of North Yorkshire
The nearest other location we cover is Thornton-le-Clay, around 1 km to the north.
Practice data for North Yorkshire
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Yorkshire itself. The closest on record are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 8 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 9 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 10 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Thornton-le-Clay, Flaxton, Bulmer, High Stittenham, Barton le Willows, and Mowthorpe.
North Yorkshire in context
North Yorkshire — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.5% of North Yorkshire's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,695 residents in the neighbourhood around North Yorkshire, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in North Yorkshire's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts North Yorkshire close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to North Yorkshire is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in North Yorkshire
The orthodontic landscape in North Yorkshire 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in North Yorkshire — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around North Yorkshire vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, North Yorkshire is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, North Yorkshire falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,695 residents in the neighbourhood around North Yorkshire, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in North Yorkshire usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. North Yorkshire's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). North Yorkshire's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to North Yorkshire is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Yorkshire itself. The nearest we do hold are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 8 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 9 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for North Yorkshire
Many people in North Yorkshire 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Yorkshire
Provision in North Yorkshire varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, North Yorkshire sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.5% of North Yorkshire's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around North Yorkshire, 6.4% of the 1,695 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in North Yorkshire usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. North Yorkshire's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). North Yorkshire sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to North Yorkshire is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Yorkshire. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Yorkshire
If North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Thornton-le-Clay, Flaxton, Bulmer, High Stittenham, Barton le Willows, and Mowthorpe may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Yorkshire
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Yorkshire often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Yorkshire?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Yorkshire is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 8.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are York Dental Practice (8.4 miles) and PortmanDentex York (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Yorkshire?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Yorkshire, 14 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Yorkshire?
The nearest practice to North Yorkshire that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (9.2 miles) and Orthokind (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.