Orthodontic practices near South Hiendley
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of South Hiendley, 24 practices within 10 and 117 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 4.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 4.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 5.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 5.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 6.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Space DentalWakefield | 6.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Hiendley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 3.0 miles north-east; the next are Barnsley (4.5 miles west) and Wakefield (4.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Barnsley | 4 | 4.5 miles west |
| Wakefield | 12 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Castleford | 1 | 8.3 miles north |
| Middlestown | 1 | 9.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Hiendley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Hiendley 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,752 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 372 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 109th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 1.9 miles Outwood Academy Shafton — 2.0 miles Outwood Academy Carlton — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,587 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 | The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 3 miles Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 4 miles Advance Dental Care, Wakefield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 117 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Cudworth Dental — 2 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 South Hiendley
South Hiendley is 3 miles from The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 117.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Mount Dental Practice (3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around South Hiendley list clear aligners, the nearest 3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Hiendley are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Hiendley
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Orthodontic services in South Hiendley
Orthodontist in South Hiendley: People weighing up braces or aligners in South Hiendley can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both South Hiendley and the wider City and Borough of Wakefield area.
Local provider signals in South Hiendley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in South Hiendley itself. The nearest recorded are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3 miles away; Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 4 miles away; and Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 5 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Havercroft, Ryhill, Brierley, Shafton, Shafton Two Gates, and Fitzwilliam are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for South Hiendley
South Hiendley — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 17.1% of South Hiendley's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around South Hiendley, 7.3% of the 1,752 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, South Hiendley is better served than 52% 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 South Hiendley are Outwood Academy Hemsworth (1.9 miles) and Outwood Academy Shafton (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. South Hiendley's Local Authority area covers 155 schools and 57,141 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks South Hiendley among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Hiendley is about 15 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Local context for South Hiendley
Just around 1 km north-west, Havercroft is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in South Hiendley Explained
Patients in South Hiendley 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in South Hiendley
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in South Hiendley
Many people in South Hiendley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in South Hiendley
Treatment in South Hiendley 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 South Hiendley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Hiendley
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in South Hiendley, City and Borough of Wakefield. For a broader comparison, pages for Havercroft, Ryhill, Brierley, Shafton, Shafton Two Gates, and Fitzwilliam follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Hiendley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Hiendley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Hiendley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Hiendley is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Mapplewell Dental Centre (4.5 miles) and Advance Dental Care (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Hiendley?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of South Hiendley, 24 practices within 10 miles and 117 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Hiendley?
The nearest practice to South Hiendley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Advance Dental Care (4.7 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Hiendley, City and Borough of Wakefield?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in South Hiendley, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.