Orthodontic practices near Sawood
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Sawood, 34 practices within 10 and 133 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, 2.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Pearl DentalQueensbury | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (361 reviews) |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 5.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| 360 OrthodonticsKeighley | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (22 reviews) |
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Mode Dental StudioHalifax | 6.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Halifax OrthodonticsHalifax | 6.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (74 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (CROSSLEY STREET)Halifax | 6.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sawood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Haworth, 2.2 miles north; the next are Queensbury (4.0 miles south-east) and Keighley (5.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Haworth | 1 | 2.2 miles north |
| Queensbury | 1 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Keighley | 3 | 5.2 miles north |
| Bingley | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Halifax | 6 | 6.0 miles south-east |
| Saltaire | 4 | 6.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sawood
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), 7.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 7.2 miles south |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| Dr Sia Lord DentistryHalifax | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sawood 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 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,610 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 99 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Bradford | 159th closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Bradford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Parkside School — 2.4 miles The North Halifax Grammar School — 3.6 miles Beckfoot Oakbank — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,061 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 — 2 miles Pearl Dental, Queensbury — 4 miles Taylored Dental Care Keighley, Keighley — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 34 within 10 miles, 133 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 Sawood
Sawood is 2.2 miles from Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 133.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Honesty Dental Care (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Brace Place (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Sawood list clear aligners, the nearest 4 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 Sawood are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sawood
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Area profile for Sawood
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Sawood sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,610 residents in the neighbourhood around Sawood, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Bradford. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Sawood are Parkside School (2.4 miles) and The North Halifax Grammar School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 227 schools and 99,744 pupils in Sawood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Sawood is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Sawood is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Sawood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Sawood itself. The closest on record are Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2 miles away; Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 4 miles away; and Taylored Dental Care Keighley, about 5 miles away.
Sawood in numbers
Oxenhope is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Sawood.
Orthodontic Treatments in Sawood
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Sawood
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sawood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sawood helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sawood
Practices serving Sawood differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Sawood — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Sawood's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Sawood, 5.5% of the 1,610 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Bradford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Sawood are served by secondary schools including Parkside School (2.4 miles) and The North Halifax Grammar School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 227 schools and 99,744 pupils in Sawood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Sawood close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Sawood is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 15 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 Sawood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sawood
This section helps connect Sawood, Bradford to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Oxenhope, Denholme, Flappit Spring, Cullingworth, Haworth, and Sun Side may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sawood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sawood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sawood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sawood is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Pearl Dental (4.0 miles) and Taylored Dental Care Keighley (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sawood?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Sawood, 34 practices within 10 miles and 133 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sawood?
The nearest practice to Sawood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Pearl Dental (4.0 miles) and Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sawood, Bradford?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sawood, Bradford?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.