Orthodontic practices near Shafton
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Shafton, 22 practices within 10 and 115 practices within 20. The closest is Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, 3.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 3.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 4.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 4.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 6.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shafton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnsley, 3.8 miles west; the next are Wakefield (4.0 miles south-west) and Low Ackworth (4.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 4 | 3.8 miles west |
| Wakefield | 12 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Pontefract | 4 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Castleford | 1 | 9.8 miles north |
| Middlestown | 1 | 10.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shafton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 8.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shafton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Barnsley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South 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 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,816 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 941 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Barnsley | 72nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 98 places in the county (the county median is 2.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Barnsley |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Shafton — 0.8 miles Outwood Academy Carlton — 1.6 miles Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,695 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 4 miles Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 4 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 115 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Cudworth Dental — under a mile |
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 Shafton
The nearest practice to Shafton is Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, 3.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 115.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Trinity House Orthodontics (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (4.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Shafton list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shafton are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shafton
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Orthodontist in Shafton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Shafton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Barnsley and the surrounding area.
Shafton at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Shafton Two Gates, under 1 km to the north.
Practice data for Shafton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shafton. The nearest recorded are Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 4 miles away; Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 4 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Shafton Two Gates, Belle Green, Cudworth, South Hiendley, Havercroft, and Ryhill.
The local picture in Shafton
Shafton is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Shafton falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Shafton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,816 residents in the neighbourhood around Shafton, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Barnsley. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Shafton has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Shafton are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Shafton (0.8 miles) and Outwood Academy Carlton (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Shafton close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Shafton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Shafton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Shafton can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Shafton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Shafton — 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 Shafton
Orthodontic treatment in Shafton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Shafton
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Shafton
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Shafton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shafton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shafton
If Shafton, Barnsley is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Shafton Two Gates, Belle Green, Cudworth, South Hiendley, Havercroft, and Ryhill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shafton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shafton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shafton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shafton is Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 3.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Trinity House Orthodontics (4.0 miles) and Barnsley Hospital (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shafton?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Shafton, 22 practices within 10 miles and 115 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shafton?
The nearest practice to Shafton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Mount Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shafton, Barnsley?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shafton, Barnsley?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.