Orthodontic practices near Shafton Two Gates
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Shafton Two Gates, 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 Two Gates 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 Two Gates
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 Two Gates 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 Two Gates
Shafton Two Gates is 3.8 miles from Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 115.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 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 Two Gates list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Shafton Two Gates 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 Two Gates
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Orthodontist in Shafton Two Gates: Before booking anything in Shafton Two Gates, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Barnsley, not just Shafton Two Gates.
Shafton Two Gates in context
Shafton Two Gates is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Shafton Two Gates falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Shafton Two Gates's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,816 residents in the neighbourhood around Shafton Two Gates, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Barnsley. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Shafton Two Gates is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Shafton Two Gates attend schools such as Outwood Academy Shafton (0.8 miles) and Outwood Academy Carlton (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Shafton Two Gates's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Shafton Two Gates is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away.
Practice data for Shafton Two Gates
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shafton Two Gates. 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.
Shafton Two Gates at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Shafton, under 1 km to the north.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shafton Two Gates
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Shafton Two Gates helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Shafton Two Gates
Shafton Two Gates has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Cudworth Dental — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Shafton Two Gates is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Shafton Two Gates's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Shafton Two Gates, 6.7% of the 1,816 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Barnsley, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Shafton Two Gates has more choice than 60% of towns in England. 26.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Shafton Two Gates 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. Shafton Two Gates's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Shafton Two Gates is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 15 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Shafton Two Gates
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Shafton Two Gates has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Shafton Two Gates
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Shafton Two Gates — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shafton Two Gates. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shafton Two Gates
This part of the page places Shafton Two Gates, Barnsley in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Shafton, Belle Green, Cudworth, South Hiendley, Havercroft, and Ryhill for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shafton Two Gates
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shafton Two Gates often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shafton Two Gates?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shafton Two Gates 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 Two Gates?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Shafton Two Gates, 22 practices within 10 miles and 115 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shafton Two Gates?
The nearest practice to Shafton Two Gates 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 Two Gates, Barnsley?
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 Shafton Two Gates, Barnsley?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.