Orthodontic practices near Raskelf
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Raskelf; 29 practices within 20. The closest is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, 11.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 11.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 11.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 11.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 11.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 11.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 11.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile ClinicUpper Poppleton | 12.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (397 reviews) |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 12.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (53 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Raskelf with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nether Poppleton, 11.3 miles south-east; the next are York (11.3 miles south-east) and Knaresborough (11.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 11.3 miles south-east |
| York | 15 | 11.3 miles south-east |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 12.3 miles south-east |
| Harrogate | 8 | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Wetherby | 2 | 14.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Raskelf
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), 12.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 15.0 miles south |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Raskelf 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 |
| Population | 519 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,886 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% 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 | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 651st closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Easingwold — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 823 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 11 miles Fresh Dental Orthodontics, York — 11 miles Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 29 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Boroughbridge Dental Centre — 7 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 Raskelf
The nearest practice to Raskelf is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, 11.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 29 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: PortmanDentex York (11.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (17.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Raskelf list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 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 Raskelf are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 11.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Raskelf to PortmanDentex York is roughly 25 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 290 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Raskelf
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Orthodontist in Raskelf: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Raskelf keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Raskelf with the wider North Yorkshire area. Raskelf — a small village with a population of around 519 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Raskelf
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Raskelf sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Raskelf's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Raskelf, 6.3% of the 1,886 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. Raskelf has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Raskelf are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Easingwold (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Raskelf's Local Authority. Raskelf sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Raskelf is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Raskelf at a glance
Raskelf is home to around 519 people, classing it as a small village within North Yorkshire. Heading south-west for around 4 km brings you to Tholthorpe, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Thormanby, Tholthorpe, Alne, Birdforth, Carlton Husthwaite, and Flawith may also help.
What local practice data suggests in Raskelf
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Raskelf. The closest on record are PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 11 miles away; Fresh Dental Orthodontics in York, about 11 miles away; and Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Raskelf
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Raskelf has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Raskelf offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Raskelf
Starting orthodontic treatment in Raskelf can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Raskelf
There's no orthodontist on record in Raskelf itself; the nearest dentist, Boroughbridge Dental Centre, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Raskelf is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 15.3% of Raskelf's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,886 residents in the neighbourhood around Raskelf, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Raskelf; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Raskelf are Outwood Academy Easingwold (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Raskelf's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Raskelf'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 Raskelf is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Raskelf. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Raskelf
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Raskelf, North Yorkshire alone. Nearby pages covering Thormanby, Tholthorpe, Alne, Birdforth, Carlton Husthwaite, and Flawith may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Raskelf
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Raskelf often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Raskelf?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Raskelf is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 11.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Fresh Dental Orthodontics (11.3 miles) and York Dental Practice (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Raskelf?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Raskelf, 0 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nether Poppleton, 11.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Raskelf?
The nearest practice to Raskelf that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 11.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Purely Dental (11.9 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Raskelf, North Yorkshire?
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 Raskelf, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.