Orthodontic practices near Shepherd Hill
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Shepherd Hill, 62 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, 1.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 1.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| St Michael's OrthodonticsWakefield | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWakefield | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 2.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 2.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (116 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 2.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shepherd Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 1.6 miles east; the next are Middlestown (2.8 miles south-west) and Dewsbury (2.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 11 | 1.6 miles east |
| Middlestown | 1 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 2.9 miles west |
| Morley | 3 | 2.9 miles north |
| Batley | 4 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 6.1 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 Shepherd Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield (5.0 from 284 reviews), 7.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 2.6 miles east |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 2.4 miles east |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shepherd Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,188 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,104 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 57th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College — 1.1 miles Horbury Academy — 1.4 miles Trinity Academy Cathedral — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,631 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics by Jonty, Wakefield — 2 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 3 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURY, Dewsbury — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 62 within 10 miles, 116 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 Shepherd Hill
Shepherd Hill is 1.6 miles from Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 62 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Tovey Little Dental Centre (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Shepherd Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 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 Shepherd Hill are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Michael's Orthodontics in Wakefield, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shepherd Hill
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Compare orthodontic care in Shepherd Hill
Orthodontist in Shepherd Hill: People weighing up braces or aligners in Shepherd Hill can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Shepherd Hill itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Wakefield.
What we know about practices near Shepherd Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shepherd Hill. The nearest recorded are Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, about 2 miles away; Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 3 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURY, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Shepherd Hill
ONS classifies Shepherd Hill as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Shepherd Hill falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 14.1% of Shepherd Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,188 residents in Shepherd Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. With 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, Shepherd Hill is better served than 93% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Shepherd Hill are Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College (1.1 miles) and Horbury Academy (1.4 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Shepherd Hill's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Shepherd Hill close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Shepherd Hill is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Haggs Hill, Low Common, Flushdyke, Ossett Spa, South Ossett, and Spring End.
About Shepherd Hill
Just under 1 km north, Haggs Hill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Shepherd Hill Explained
Patients in Shepherd Hill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. 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 Shepherd Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Shepherd Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Shepherd Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Shepherd Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Shepherd Hill — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shepherd Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shepherd Hill
If Shepherd Hill, City and Borough of Wakefield is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Haggs Hill, Low Common, Flushdyke, Ossett Spa, South Ossett, and Spring End follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shepherd Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shepherd Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shepherd Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shepherd Hill is Orthodontics by Jonty in Wakefield, about 1.6 miles to the east. The next closest are St Michael's Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and St Michael's Dental Practice (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shepherd Hill?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Shepherd Hill, 62 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shepherd Hill?
The nearest practice to Shepherd Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Michael's Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 1.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include St Michael's Dental Practice (1.6 miles) and Smile Design Studio (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shepherd Hill, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Shepherd Hill, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.