Orthodontic practices near Nunnington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Nunnington; 18 practices within 20. The closest is York Dental Practice, 15.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Dental PracticeYork | 15.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 15.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 15.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 16.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 16.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 16.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 16.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 16.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nunnington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 15.4 miles south; the next are Nether Poppleton (15.6 miles south) and Upper Poppleton (17.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 15 | 15.4 miles south |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 15.6 miles south |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 17.2 miles south |
| East Ayton | 1 | 18.9 miles east |
| Scarborough | 4 | 23.6 miles east |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 23.6 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 Nunnington
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), 16.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 16.0 miles south |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 16.8 miles south |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 15.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nunnington 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,726 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 827th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ryedale School — 3.6 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 | York Dental Practice, York — 15 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 16 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Helmsley Smiles — 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 Nunnington
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Nunnington; the nearest is York Dental Practice, 15.4 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: PortmanDentex York (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crescent Dental Practice (23.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Nunnington list clear aligners, the nearest 15.6 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 Nunnington are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 16.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Nunnington to York Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 400 to 800 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £360 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nunnington
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Orthodontist in Nunnington: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Nunnington. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in North Yorkshire.
The local picture in Nunnington
ONS classifies Nunnington as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Nunnington falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Nunnington's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,726 residents in Nunnington's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Nunnington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Nunnington are served by secondary schools including Ryedale School (3.6 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Nunnington's Local Authority. Nunnington sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Nunnington is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Nunnington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Nunnington. The nearest we do hold are York Dental Practice, about 15 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 16 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 17 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Stonegrave, Hovingham, East Ness, East Newton, West Ness, and Muscoates may also help.
A quick look at Nunnington
The nearest other location we cover is Stonegrave, around 1 km to the south-west.
All Orthodontic Options in Nunnington Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Nunnington can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Nunnington — Local Context
Nunnington has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Helmsley Smiles — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Nunnington is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Nunnington falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Nunnington's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Nunnington, 6.9% of the 1,726 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Nunnington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 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 Nunnington are Ryedale School (3.6 miles). Nunnington's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Nunnington sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Nunnington is about 36 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. There is no orthodontist on our records in Nunnington itself. The nearest recorded are York Dental Practice, about 15 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 16 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 17 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Nunnington
Many people in Nunnington delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Nunnington
Treatment in Nunnington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nunnington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nunnington
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Nunnington, North Yorkshire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Stonegrave, Hovingham, East Ness, East Newton, West Ness, and Muscoates.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nunnington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nunnington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nunnington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nunnington is York Dental Practice, about 15.4 miles to the south. The next closest are PortmanDentex York (15.6 miles) and Fresh Dental Orthodontics (15.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nunnington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Nunnington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 15.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nunnington?
The nearest practice to Nunnington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 16.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (16.9 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (17.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nunnington, North Yorkshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Nunnington, 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.