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Orthodontic practices near South Holme

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of South Holme; 18 practices within 20. The closest is York Dental Practice, 15.6 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
York Dental PracticeYork15.6 miles south-west–––4.9 (184 reviews)
Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork15.7 miles south-west–––5.0 (7 reviews)
PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton15.8 miles south-west–✓✓4.9 (376 reviews)
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork16.0 miles south––✓5.0 (1,018 reviews)
Clifton Dental PracticeYork16.7 miles south-west––✓4.8 (23 reviews)
Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork16.8 miles south-west––✓4.9 (370 reviews)
Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork16.9 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (150 reviews)
JordentEast Ayton17.0 miles east––––

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

Nearest places to South Holme with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 15.6 miles south-west; the next are Nether Poppleton (15.8 miles south-west) and East Ayton (17.0 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
York1615.6 miles south-west
Nether Poppleton115.8 miles south-west
East Ayton117.0 miles east
Upper Poppleton117.4 miles south-west
Scarborough421.8 miles east
Knaresborough124.9 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 South Holme

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), 16.0 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork5.0 (1,018 reviews)16.0 miles south
Jorvik Dental PracticeYork5.0 (57 reviews)17.1 miles south-west
Manor House Dental PracticeYork5.0 (53 reviews)17.4 miles south-west
PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton4.9 (376 reviews)15.8 miles south-west

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

South Holme 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: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1614.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,726 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre21 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within North Yorkshire837th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 37 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsRyedale School — 5.0 miles
Malton School — 6.0 miles
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesYork Dental Practice, York — 16 miles
PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 16 miles
Jordent, East Ayton — 17 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistAlpha Dental Practice — 6 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 Holme

No practice on our register is within 15 miles of South Holme; the nearest is York Dental Practice, 15.6 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 18 practices are within 20 miles.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: PortmanDentex York (15.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crescent Dental Practice (21.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around South Holme list clear aligners, the nearest 15.8 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Holme are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 16.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 37 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from South Holme to York Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 410 to 810 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £365 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

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Local treatment availability around South Holme

No orthodontic practice is recorded in South Holme. The nearest recorded are York Dental Practice, about 16 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 16 miles away; and Jordent in East Ayton, about 17 miles away.

Where South Holme sits locally

East Ness is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of South Holme.

What official data says about South Holme

South Holme is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in South Holme falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,726 residents in South Holme's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. South Holme has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near South Holme attend schools such as Ryedale School (5.0 miles) and Malton School (6.0 miles). South Holme's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. South Holme sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Holme is about 37 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.

Keep exploring nearby

Related pages for East Ness, West Ness, Muscoates, Fryton, Slingsby, and Salton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in South Holme

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in South Holme helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Every case in South Holme follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in South Holme

Patients in South Holme have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in South Holme offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in South Holme

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Holme?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Holme is York Dental Practice, about 15.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Fresh Dental Orthodontics (15.7 miles) and PortmanDentex York (15.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near South Holme?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of South Holme, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 15.6 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Holme?

The nearest practice to South Holme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 16.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (17.0 miles) and Orthokind (17.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Holme, 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 South Holme, North Yorkshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleSouth Holme, North Yorkshire Clear Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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