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Orthodontic practices near Skipwith

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Skipwith; 12 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 5.1 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSSelby5.1 miles south-west✓–––
Bishopthorpe Dental CentreYork7.2 miles north-west✓–✓4.9 (144 reviews)
The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda QueirozYork8.1 miles north-west–✓✓4.9 (314 reviews)
The Mount Dental PracticeYork8.9 miles north-west––✓4.6 (61 reviews)
Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork9.0 miles north-west–✓✓4.8 (252 reviews)
Blossom Family Dental CareYork9.0 miles north-west✓✓✓4.7 (575 reviews)
OrthokindYork9.1 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (16 reviews)
Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork9.2 miles north-west✓–✓4.7 (150 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Skipwith with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Selby, 5.1 miles south-west; the next are York (7.2 miles north-west) and Upper Poppleton (10.4 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Selby15.1 miles south-west
York167.2 miles north-west
Upper Poppleton110.4 miles north-west
Nether Poppleton111.4 miles north-west
Doncaster115.9 miles south
Pontefract416.5 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Skipwith

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham (5.0 from 1,018 reviews), 9.9 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork5.0 (1,018 reviews)9.9 miles north
Pontefract Dental CarePontefract5.0 (937 reviews)16.7 miles south-west
Hopkinson DentalWetherby5.0 (175 reviews)17.3 miles west
Jorvik Dental PracticeYork5.0 (57 reviews)10.9 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Skipwith at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1618.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,970 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre48 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within North Yorkshire251st closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 23 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsBarlby High School — 3.2 miles
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science — 5.5 miles
Brayton Academy — 5.9 miles
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Selby — 5 miles
Bishopthorpe Dental Centre, York — 7 miles
Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles12 within 10 miles, 31 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 Skipwith

The nearest practice to Skipwith is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 5.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 31.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; One Smile Dental - Pontefract (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Skipwith list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Skipwith are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 23 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Skipwith to TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Skipwith

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Practice data for Skipwith

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Skipwith itself. The closest on record are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 5 miles away; Bishopthorpe Dental Centre in York, about 7 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 10 miles away.

Area profile for Skipwith

Skipwith — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 18.1% of Skipwith's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Skipwith, 8.1% of the 1,970 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Skipwith has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Skipwith are served by secondary schools including Barlby High School (3.2 miles) and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science (5.5 miles). Skipwith's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Skipwith sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Skipwith is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 23 miles away.

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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Skipwith

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Skipwith has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Skipwith

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Skipwith — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

The Orthodontic Journey in Skipwith

Many people in Skipwith delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Skipwith — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Skipwith. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Skipwith

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Skipwith often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Skipwith?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Skipwith is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 5.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Bishopthorpe Dental Centre (7.2 miles) and The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda Queiroz (8.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Skipwith?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Skipwith, 12 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Selby, 5.1 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Skipwith?

The nearest practice to Skipwith that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Selby, about 5.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Bishopthorpe Dental Centre (7.2 miles) and Blossom Family Dental Care (9.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Skipwith, North Yorkshire?

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 Skipwith, North Yorkshire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleSkipwith, North Yorkshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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