Orthodontic practices near Nun Appleton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Nun Appleton; 18 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, 5.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (144 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSSelby | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda QueirozYork | 6.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (314 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeYork | 7.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork | 7.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (252 reviews) |
| Blossom Family Dental CareYork | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (575 reviews) |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 8.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (53 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile ClinicUpper Poppleton | 8.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (397 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nun Appleton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 5.5 miles north-east; the next are Selby (5.9 miles south-east) and Upper Poppleton (8.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 15 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Selby | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 8.2 miles north |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 9.7 miles north |
| Garforth | 1 | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Wetherby | 2 | 10.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nun Appleton
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), 9.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 15.5 miles west |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nun Appleton 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,968 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 280th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sherburn High School — 5.7 miles Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science — 5.8 miles Barlby High School — 5.9 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 | Bishopthorpe Dental Centre, York — 6 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Selby — 6 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 72 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Smile Dental Care Ltd — 5 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 Nun Appleton
From Nun Appleton the nearest practice is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, 5.5 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 18 practices, and within 20 there are 72.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Manor House Dental Practice (8 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Pontefract (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Nun Appleton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Nun Appleton are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Nun Appleton to Bishopthorpe Dental Centre 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nun Appleton
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Local provider signals in Nun Appleton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Nun Appleton itself. The nearest recorded are Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 6 miles away; TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 6 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 8 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Ryther, Appleton Roebuck, Holme Green, Ozendyke, Bolton Percy, and Acaster Selby can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Where Nun Appleton sits locally
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Ryther, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Nun Appleton
ONS classifies Nun Appleton as smaller 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 Nun Appleton. 18.8% of Nun Appleton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Nun Appleton, 8.4% of the 1,968 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Nun Appleton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Nun Appleton are Sherburn High School (5.7 miles) and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science (5.8 miles). Nun Appleton's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Nun Appleton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Nun Appleton is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Nun Appleton
Orthodontic treatment in Nun Appleton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Nun Appleton
No orthodontic practice covers Nun Appleton directly, though Smile Dental Care Ltd (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Nun Appleton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Nun Appleton sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.8% of Nun Appleton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Nun Appleton, 8.4% of the 1,968 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Nun Appleton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Nun Appleton are Sherburn High School (5.7 miles) and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science (5.8 miles). Nun Appleton's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Nun Appleton sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nun Appleton is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Nun Appleton
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Nun Appleton
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nun Appleton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nun Appleton
These links help widen your research beyond Nun Appleton, North Yorkshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Ryther, Appleton Roebuck, Holme Green, Ozendyke, Bolton Percy, and Acaster Selby.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nun Appleton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nun Appleton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nun Appleton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nun Appleton is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (5.9 miles) and The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nun Appleton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Nun Appleton, 18 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nun Appleton?
The nearest practice to Nun Appleton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (5.9 miles) and Blossom Family Dental Care (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nun Appleton, North Yorkshire?
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 Nun Appleton, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.