Orthodontic practices near Slingsby
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Slingsby; 18 practices within 20. The closest is York Dental Practice, 13.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Dental PracticeYork | 13.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 14.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 14.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 14.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 14.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 14.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 15.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 15.1 miles south-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 Slingsby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 13.7 miles south-west; the next are Nether Poppleton (14.0 miles south-west) and Upper Poppleton (15.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 16 | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 14.0 miles south-west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 15.6 miles south-west |
| East Ayton | 1 | 17.6 miles east |
| Scarborough | 4 | 22.5 miles east |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 24.0 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 Slingsby
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), 14.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-west |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 15.6 miles south-west |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Slingsby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 665 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,703 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 757th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Malton School — 5.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | York Dental Practice, York — 14 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 14 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Alpha Dental Practice — 8 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 Slingsby
From Slingsby the nearest practice is York Dental Practice, 13.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: PortmanDentex York (14 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crescent Dental Practice (22.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Slingsby list clear aligners, the nearest 14 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Slingsby are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 14.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Slingsby to York Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 360 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Slingsby
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Orthodontist in Slingsby: People weighing up braces or aligners in Slingsby can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across North Yorkshire. Slingsby — a small village with a population of around 665 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Slingsby
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Slingsby. The nearest recorded are York Dental Practice, about 14 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 14 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 16 miles away.
Slingsby at a glance
Slingsby is home to around 665 people, classing it as a small village within North Yorkshire. Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Fryton, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Fryton, South Holme, Coneysthorpe, East Ness, West Ness, and Castle Howard.
Slingsby in context
Slingsby — smaller rural: Further from 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 only 13.7% of Slingsby's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,703 residents in the neighbourhood around Slingsby, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Slingsby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Slingsby are Malton School (5.0 miles). Slingsby's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Slingsby among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Slingsby is about 35 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Slingsby
Patients in Slingsby have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Slingsby
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Slingsby — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Slingsby
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Slingsby helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Slingsby
No orthodontic practice covers Slingsby directly, though Alpha Dental Practice (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Slingsby — smaller rural: Further from 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 only 13.7% of Slingsby's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,703 residents in Slingsby's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Slingsby; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Slingsby are served by secondary schools including Malton School (5.0 miles). Slingsby's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Slingsby among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Slingsby is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Slingsby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Slingsby
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Slingsby, North Yorkshire, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Fryton, South Holme, Coneysthorpe, East Ness, West Ness, and Castle Howard.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Slingsby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Slingsby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Slingsby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Slingsby is York Dental Practice, about 13.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are PortmanDentex York (14.0 miles) and Fresh Dental Orthodontics (14.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Slingsby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Slingsby, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 13.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Slingsby?
The nearest practice to Slingsby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 14.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (15.1 miles) and Orthokind (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Slingsby, North Yorkshire?
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 Slingsby, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.