Orthodontic practices near Scar Top
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Scar Top, 31 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 5.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 6.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| 360 OrthodonticsKeighley | 6.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (22 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 7.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scar Top with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Haworth, 2.5 miles east; the next are Glusburn (4.9 miles north) and Keighley (5.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Haworth | 1 | 2.5 miles east |
| Glusburn | 1 | 4.9 miles north |
| Keighley | 3 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Colne | 2 | 6.9 miles west |
| Bingley | 1 | 7.4 miles east |
| Queensbury | 1 | 7.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Scar Top
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Standish Street Dental Ltd in Burnley (5.0 from 106 reviews), 9.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 9.9 miles west |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
| Dr Sia Lord DentistryHalifax | 5.0 (48 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scar Top 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 | 2 practices |
| Access within Bradford | 166th closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% 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 — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beckfoot Oakbank — 3.8 miles Parkside School — 4.7 miles South Craven School — 4.9 miles |
| 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 The Brace Place, Glusburn — 5 miles Taylored Dental Care Keighley, Keighley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 120 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 Scar Top
The nearest practice to Scar Top is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Brace Place (4.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Scar Top list clear aligners, the nearest 4.9 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 Scar Top are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scar Top
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Orthodontist in Scar Top: People weighing up braces or aligners in Scar Top can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Scar Top or another part of Bradford.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Stanbury, Lumb Foot, Oakworth, Goose Eye, Sutton-in-Craven, and Haworth if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local snapshot of Scar Top
The nearest other location we cover is Stanbury, around 1 km to the east.
What official data says about Scar Top
Scar Top'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 Scar Top. Census data puts only 13% of Scar Top's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Scar Top, 5.1% of the 1,613 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Bradford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Scar Top are Beckfoot Oakbank (3.8 miles) and Parkside School (4.7 miles). Scar Top's Local Authority area covers 227 schools and 99,744 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Scar Top close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Scar Top is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Scar Top
There is no orthodontist on our records in Scar Top itself. The closest on record are Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 5 miles away; and Taylored Dental Care Keighley, about 6 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Scar Top
Starting orthodontic treatment in Scar Top can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Scar Top
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Scar Top follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Scar Top
The orthodontic landscape in Scar Top offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Scar Top — Local Context
What's available in Scar Top depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Scar Top'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 Scar Top. Scar Top's under-16 share, 13%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,613 residents in Scar Top's census neighbourhood, 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. Families in Scar Top are served by secondary schools including Beckfoot Oakbank (3.8 miles) and Parkside School (4.7 miles). There are 227 schools and 99,744 pupils in Scar Top's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Scar Top close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Scar Top is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 19 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Scar Top itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2 miles away; The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 5 miles away; and Taylored Dental Care Keighley, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Scar Top. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Scar Top
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Scar Top, Bradford alone. Related nearby location pages such as Stanbury, Lumb Foot, Oakworth, Goose Eye, Sutton-in-Craven, and Haworth can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Scar Top
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scar Top often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scar Top?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scar Top is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2.5 miles to the east. The next closest are The Brace Place (4.9 miles) and Taylored Dental Care Keighley (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scar Top?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Scar Top, 31 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scar Top?
The nearest practice to Scar Top that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 2.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Brace Place (4.9 miles) and Colne Dental Care (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scar Top, 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 Scar Top, Bradford?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.