Orthodontic practices near Rawfolds
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Rawfolds, 88 practices within 10 and 123 practices within 20. The closest is Gomersal Dental Lounge in Cleckheaton, 0.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 0.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| Mount Dental SurgeryBatley | 2.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (18 reviews) |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 2.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 3.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (866 reviews) |
| Hick Lane Dental Surgery LtdDewsbury | 3.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (85 reviews) |
| Dewsbury Dental Care (Now at Batley Carr Dental Centre)Dewsbury | 3.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (65 reviews) |
| Dewsbury OrthodonticsBatley | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (79 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD)Dewsbury | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rawfolds with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cleckheaton, 0.9 miles north-east; the next are Batley (2.7 miles east) and Dewsbury (3.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 0.9 miles north-east |
| Batley | 4 | 2.7 miles east |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 3.0 miles east |
| Bradford | 9 | 3.4 miles north |
| Morley | 2 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Brighouse | 2 | 3.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rawfolds
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Town Hall Dental in Brighouse (5.0 from 352 reviews), 3.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 3.6 miles west |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 5.4 miles south |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 0.9 miles north-east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 5.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rawfolds at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,165 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 | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,524 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Kirklees | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Spen Valley High School — 1.0 miles Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy — 1.2 miles Heckmondwike Grammar School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,991 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Gomersal Dental Lounge, Cleckheaton — under a mile Mount Dental Surgery, Batley — 3 miles Hick Lane Dental Surgery Ltd, Dewsbury — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 88 within 10 miles, 123 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 Rawfolds
Rawfolds has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Gomersal Dental Lounge in Cleckheaton is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 88 practices, and within 20 there are 123.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: VICI Dental Pudsey (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (3.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Rawfolds list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Rawfolds are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD) in Dewsbury, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rawfolds
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Orthodontist in Rawfolds: This page was put together for people in Rawfolds who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kirklees and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Rawfolds
Rawfolds is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Rawfolds's under-16 share sits at 20.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 2,165 residents in Rawfolds's census neighbourhood, above the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Rawfolds has more choice than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Rawfolds attend schools such as Spen Valley High School (1.0 miles) and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy (1.2 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Rawfolds's Local Authority. Rawfolds sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Rawfolds is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Rawfolds
Just under 1 km west, Cleckheaton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Cleckheaton, Knowler Hill, Gomersal, Liversedge, Mill Bridge, and Drub can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Useful local orthodontic context for Rawfolds
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Rawfolds. The nearest recorded are Gomersal Dental Lounge in Cleckheaton, under a mile away; Mount Dental Surgery in Batley, about 3 miles away; and Hick Lane Dental Surgery Ltd in Dewsbury, about 3 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Rawfolds
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Rawfolds can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Rawfolds
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Rawfolds — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Rawfolds
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Rawfolds helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Rawfolds
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Rawfolds
Provision in Rawfolds varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Rawfolds falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Rawfolds falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.2% of Rawfolds's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 2,165 residents in Rawfolds's census neighbourhood, above the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Rawfolds has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Rawfolds are served by secondary schools including Spen Valley High School (1.0 miles) and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy (1.2 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Rawfolds's Local Authority area covers 198 schools and 67,205 pupils, according to DfE figures. Rawfolds's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Rawfolds is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Rawfolds. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rawfolds
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Rawfolds, Kirklees within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Cleckheaton, Knowler Hill, Gomersal, Liversedge, Mill Bridge, and Drub follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rawfolds
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rawfolds often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rawfolds?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rawfolds is Gomersal Dental Lounge in Cleckheaton, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Mount Dental Surgery (2.7 miles) and Eclipse Dental Care (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rawfolds?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Rawfolds, 88 practices within 10 miles and 123 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rawfolds?
The nearest practice to Rawfolds that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD) in Dewsbury, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dewsbury Dental Centre (3.3 miles) and Dentistry At BD4 (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rawfolds, Kirklees?
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 Rawfolds, Kirklees?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.