Orthodontic practices near Scholes
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Scholes, 37 practices within 10 and 135 practices within 20. The closest is Vitruvian Dental Studio in Scholes, 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitruvian Dental StudioScholes | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (703 reviews) |
| garforth dental - Invisalign LeedsGarforth | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (782 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 3.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (84 reviews) |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 4.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Aesthetique Dental CareLeeds | 4.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (671 reviews) |
| Headrow DentalLeeds | 4.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS LEEDSLeeds | 4.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Smile Dental CareLeeds | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (155 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scholes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Scholes, 1.4 miles south; the next are Garforth (2.5 miles south-east) and Chapel Allerton (3.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Scholes | 1 | 1.4 miles south |
| Garforth | 1 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Chapel Allerton | 1 | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Leeds | 16 | 4.4 miles west |
| Castleford | 1 | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Horsforth | 3 | 7.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Scholes
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), 4.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 4.4 miles west |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 9.5 miles south |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 5.0 (84 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scholes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leeds |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,266 |
| Residents under 16 | 24.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,116 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 37.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,573 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 125th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Smeaton Academy — 0.5 miles Leeds East Academy — 1.3 miles Bishop Young Church of England Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,361 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 within 10 miles, 135 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 Scholes
Scholes is 1.4 miles from Vitruvian Dental Studio in Scholes, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 135.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Vitruvian Dental Studio (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Scholes list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Scholes are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Vitruvian Dental Studio in Scholes, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scholes
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Find orthodontic treatment in Scholes
Orthodontist in Scholes: This page was put together for people in Scholes who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City and Borough of Leeds. Scholes — a small village with a population of around 2,266 — is covered on this page specifically.
Scholes in context
Scholes is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With 24.8% of residents under 16, Scholes has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Scholes, 9.2% of the 2,116 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Scholes has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% 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 Scholes are served by secondary schools including John Smeaton Academy (0.5 miles) and Leeds East Academy (1.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Scholes's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Scholes among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Scholes is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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What we know about practices near Scholes
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Scholes or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Vitruvian Dental Studio.
Scholes at a glance
Around 2,266 people live in Scholes, which is a small village within City and Borough of Leeds. Stanks is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Scholes.
All Orthodontic Options in Scholes Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Scholes
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The Orthodontic Journey in Scholes
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Scholes helps you ask the right questions. 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. People from Stanks, Arthursdale and Penda's Fields regularly visit orthodontists in Scholes.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Scholes
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Scholes and the surrounding area. Scholes's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Scholes falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Scholes skews family-heavy: 24.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Scholes, 9.2% of the 2,116 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Scholes is better served than 66% 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 Scholes are served by secondary schools including John Smeaton Academy (0.5 miles) and Leeds East Academy (1.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Scholes's Local Authority area covers 296 schools and 135,588 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Scholes among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Scholes is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 5 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Stanks, Arthursdale, and Penda's Fields regularly make use of Scholes's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Scholes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Scholes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scholes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scholes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scholes is Vitruvian Dental Studio in Scholes, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds (2.5 miles) and Yorkshire Orthodontics (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scholes?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Scholes, 37 practices within 10 miles and 135 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scholes?
The nearest practice to Scholes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Vitruvian Dental Studio in Scholes, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds (2.5 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS LEEDS (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scholes, City and Borough of Leeds?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Scholes, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.