Orthodontic practices near Skipton
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Skipton, 8 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 4.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 5.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 7.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 8.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| 360 OrthodonticsKeighley | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (22 reviews) |
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 9.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 9.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Skipton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glusburn, 4.3 miles south; the next are Keighley (5.0 miles south-east) and Barnoldswick (7.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glusburn | 1 | 4.3 miles south |
| Keighley | 3 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Haworth | 1 | 9.5 miles south |
| Colne | 2 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Bingley | 1 | 10.6 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 Skipton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 14.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-east |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 14.6 miles west |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-west |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Skipton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 14,623 |
| Residents under 16 | 9.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,288 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,001 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 197th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ermysted's Grammar School — 0.3 miles Skipton Girls' High School — 0.4 miles The Skipton Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,434 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Brace Place, Glusburn — 4 miles DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies, Keighley — 5 miles Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 66 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 Skipton
Skipton is 4.3 miles from The Brace Place in Glusburn, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Brace Place (4.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Skipton list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Skipton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Brace Place in Glusburn, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Skipton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Skipton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of North Yorkshire. Skipton — a market town with a population of around 14,623 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Mill Fields, Middle Town, Rockwood, Horse Close, Greatwood, and Low Snaygill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What local practice data suggests in Skipton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Skipton. The closest on record are The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 4 miles away; DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 5 miles away; and Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Skipton
Skipton is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With just 9.9% of residents under 16, Skipton skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Skipton, 4% of the 1,288 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, 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. Secondary-age pupils near Skipton attend schools such as Ermysted's Grammar School (0.3 miles) and Skipton Girls' High School (0.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Skipton's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Skipton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Skipton is about 22 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Local context for Skipton
Around 14,623 people live in Skipton, which is a market town within North Yorkshire. Mill Fields is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Skipton.
All Orthodontic Options in Skipton Explained
Patients in Skipton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Skipton — Local Context
What's available in Skipton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Skipton's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Skipton. Skipton's under-16 share, 9.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Skipton, 4% of the 1,288 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, 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 Skipton are Ermysted's Grammar School (0.3 miles) and Skipton Girls' High School (0.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Skipton's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Skipton is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Skipton is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 22 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Skipton. The nearest we do hold are The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 4 miles away; DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies in Keighley, about 5 miles away; and Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Skipton
Orthodontic treatment in Skipton 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Skipton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Skipton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Skipton
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Skipton, North Yorkshire alone. This page links onward to Mill Fields, Middle Town, Rockwood, Horse Close, Greatwood, and Low Snaygill for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Skipton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Skipton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Skipton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Skipton is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 4.3 miles to the south. The next closest are DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic Supplies (5.0 miles) and Station House Dental Care (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Skipton?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Skipton, 8 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Skipton?
The nearest practice to Skipton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Brace Place in Glusburn, about 4.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Station House Dental Care (7.4 miles) and Smile Specialist Centre (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Skipton, North Yorkshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Skipton, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.