Orthodontic practices near Oakworth
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Oakworth, 30 practices within 10 and 119 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, 0.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 4.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| 360 OrthodonticsKeighley | 5.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (22 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 5.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Pearl DentalQueensbury | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (361 reviews) |
| Saltaire Orthodontics BradfordSaltaire | 7.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (119 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oakworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Haworth, 0.9 miles east; the next are Keighley (4.4 miles north-east) and Glusburn (5.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Haworth | 1 | 0.9 miles east |
| Keighley | 3 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Glusburn | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Bingley | 1 | 5.9 miles east |
| Queensbury | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Saltaire | 4 | 7.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Oakworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax (5.0 from 376 reviews), 9.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 7.5 miles east |
| Dr Sia Lord DentistryHalifax | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oakworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bradford |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,613 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Bradford | 77th closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Bradford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beckfoot Oakbank — 2.5 miles Parkside School — 3.1 miles The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,394 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 227 schools, 99,744 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Specialist Centre, Haworth — under a mile Taylored Dental Care Keighley, Keighley — 4 miles The Brace Place, Glusburn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 119 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 Oakworth
Oakworth has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 119.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Brace Place (5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Oakworth list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Oakworth are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oakworth
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Orthodontist in Oakworth: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Oakworth often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Bradford.
Local context for Oakworth
The nearest other location we cover is Lumb Foot, under 1 km to the west.
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Local treatment availability around Oakworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Oakworth itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, under a mile away; Taylored Dental Care Keighley, about 4 miles away; and The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 5 miles away.
The local picture in Oakworth
Oakworth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Oakworth. Oakworth has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,613 residents in the neighbourhood around Oakworth, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Bradford. Oakworth has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Oakworth attend schools such as Beckfoot Oakbank (2.5 miles) and Parkside School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 227 schools and 99,744 pupils across Oakworth's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Oakworth is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oakworth is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Oakworth
Starting orthodontic treatment in Oakworth can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Oakworth
Orthodontic practices in and around Oakworth vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Oakworth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13% of Oakworth's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,613 residents in Oakworth's census neighbourhood, below the 8.1% average across Bradford. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Oakworth has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Oakworth are Beckfoot Oakbank (2.5 miles) and Parkside School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 227 schools and 99,744 pupils in Oakworth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Oakworth is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oakworth is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Oakworth Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Oakworth offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Oakworth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Oakworth — 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 Oakworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oakworth
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Oakworth, Bradford within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Lumb Foot, Haworth, Stanbury, Oxenhope, Goose Eye, and Cackleshaw can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oakworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oakworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oakworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oakworth is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 0.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Taylored Dental Care Keighley (4.4 miles) and The Brace Place (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oakworth?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Oakworth, 30 practices within 10 miles and 119 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oakworth?
The nearest practice to Oakworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 0.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Brace Place (5.0 miles) and Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oakworth, Bradford?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oakworth, Bradford?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.