Braces in Roundhay at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 22.6% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.8% of 1,608 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | Roundhay School — 0.1 miles Allerton Grange School — 1.0 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Smiles on Harrogate Road, Leeds — 1.1 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | New Smile Dental Care, Leeds — 2.3 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 96th closest to a practice of 209 places in the county; the county median is 0.9 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces near Roundhay
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Roundhay, 49 practices within 10 and 136 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, 0.9 miles north. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Smiles on Harrogate Road, 1.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| New Smile Dental CareLeeds | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (155 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) |
| Beyu DentalLeeds | 3.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Leeds City DentalcareLeeds | 4.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (557 reviews) |
| Vitruvian Dental StudioScholes | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (703 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Roundhay with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Leeds, 1.1 miles west; the next are Scholes (4.0 miles south-east) and Pudsey (6.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 5 | 1.1 miles west |
| Scholes | 1 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Pudsey | 2 | 6.6 miles west |
| Morley | 2 | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Yeadon | 1 | 7.6 miles west |
| Bradford | 1 | 8.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Roundhay
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles on Harrogate Road in Leeds (5.0 from 258 reviews), 1.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 1.1 miles west |
| Vitruvian Dental StudioScholes | 4.9 (703 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| Leeds City DentalcareLeeds | 4.9 (557 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Jaw problems range from mild functional discomfort to complex skeletal discrepancies. Some patients in Roundhay have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. Early specialist assessment is always the right starting point.
Jaw Treatment in Roundhay — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Roundhay. Officially, Roundhay is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Roundhay falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With 22.6% of residents under 16, Roundhay has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,608 residents in the neighbourhood around Roundhay, 9.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Roundhay has more choice than 90% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Roundhay attend schools such as Roundhay School (0.1 miles) and Allerton Grange School (1.0 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Roundhay's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Roundhay sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Roundhay is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 3 miles away. See local practice availability in Roundhay → They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
As a guide, private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) in Roundhay usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
The TMJ joints connect the lower jaw to the skull on either side of the face. TMJ disorder (TMJD) symptoms include: jaw or facial pain particularly on waking; clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth; limited mouth opening; headaches at the temples; and earache without infection.
Bite and TMJ symptoms interact in complicated ways — orthodontics can correct a bite issue that's contributing to joint loading, but it's not a reliable fix for TMJ pain on its own. Anyone in Roundhay with real TMJ symptoms should see an orofacial pain specialist first, ahead of considering orthodontic treatment.
Near Roundhay: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Vitruvian Dental Studio in Scholes (4 miles), one of 3 within 20 miles; the nearest general dentist, a usual first contact: King Lane Dental Care (1.6 miles).
Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies
Skeletal underbite (Class III) occurs when the lower jaw is larger or more forward than the upper jaw. Mild cases can be addressed with camouflage orthodontics. Moderate to severe cases — particularly in adults — require orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.
Skeletal overbite / retrognathism — lower jaw significantly smaller or further back than the upper. Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children; severe adult cases may need jaw surgery.
Facial asymmetry caused by uneven jaw growth shows up as an off-centre chin point and midlines that don't line up. A mild degree of this is genuinely common and not a concern; only when it's pronounced enough to affect function does surgical correction come into the conversation.
Skeletal open bite means the front teeth simply don't meet, a result of how the jaw has grown vertically. Severe adult cases often need surgical correction rather than orthodontics alone.
Near Roundhay: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Vitruvian Dental Studio in Scholes (4 miles), one of 3 within 20 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems in Roundhay
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Roundhay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Roundhay is Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, about 0.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Smiles on Harrogate Road (1.1 miles) and New Smile Dental Care (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Roundhay?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Roundhay, 49 practices within 10 miles and 136 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Roundhay?
The nearest practice to Roundhay that mentions fixed braces is Smiles on Harrogate Road in Leeds, about 1.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include New Smile Dental Care (2.3 miles) and Clarendon Dental Spa (2.8 miles).
What county is Roundhay in?
Roundhay is in City and Borough of Leeds.
What towns are near Roundhay?
Sheepscar, Chapel Allerton, Harehills Corner are within easy reach of Roundhay.
How deprived is Roundhay compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Roundhay is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Roundhay?
NHS dental commissioning in Roundhay falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
Where can I get jaw treatment in Roundhay?
An orthodontist assessment is the right starting point for jaw problems in Roundhay. An orthodontist will determine whether the issue is dental or skeletal and refer to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon if surgery is indicated. Virtual Consultant Online can help identify specialist orthodontists locally.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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