Orthodontic practices near Stand Bridge
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Stand Bridge, 39 practices within 10 and 132 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 0.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 0.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 2.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| St Michael's OrthodonticsWakefield | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWakefield | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 2.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 2.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 2.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stand Bridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 0.5 miles north-east; the next are Barnsley (4.4 miles south) and Middlestown (5.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 12 | 0.5 miles north-east |
| Barnsley | 3 | 4.4 miles south |
| Middlestown | 1 | 5.1 miles west |
| Morley | 2 | 5.3 miles north |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 6.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stand Bridge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northgate Dental in Wakefield (5.0 from 185 reviews), 2.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 2.3 miles north |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 2.8 miles north |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stand Bridge 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,431 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,709 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kettlethorpe High School — 0.3 miles St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy — 1.0 miles Trinity Academy Cathedral — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,449 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 | Advance Dental Care, Wakefield — under a mile Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 4 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 132 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 Stand Bridge
Stand Bridge has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Advance Dental Care in Wakefield is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 132.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Advance Dental Care (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Stand Bridge list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stand Bridge are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stand Bridge
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Orthodontist in Stand Bridge: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Stand Bridge understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Stand Bridge itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Wakefield.
Facts about Stand Bridge
The nearest other location we cover is Woolgreaves, under 1 km to the east.
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Stand Bridge in context
By ONS classification, Stand Bridge falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stand Bridge. Census data puts 14.3% of Stand Bridge's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,431 residents in the neighbourhood around Stand Bridge, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Stand Bridge has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Stand Bridge attend schools such as Kettlethorpe High School (0.3 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (1.0 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Stand Bridge's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Stand Bridge sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stand Bridge is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away.
Practice data for Stand Bridge
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stand Bridge itself. The nearest we do hold are Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, under a mile away; Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 4 miles away; and Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 5 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Stand Bridge
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stand Bridge helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Stand Bridge
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Orthodontic Treatments in Stand Bridge
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Stand Bridge can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Stand Bridge
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stand Bridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stand Bridge
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Stand Bridge, City and Borough of Wakefield within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Newmillerdam, Woolgreaves, Chapelthorpe, Hill Top, Pledwick, and Durkar.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stand Bridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stand Bridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stand Bridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stand Bridge is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Space Dental (1.8 miles) and Orthodontics by Jonty (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stand Bridge?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Stand Bridge, 39 practices within 10 miles and 132 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stand Bridge?
The nearest practice to Stand Bridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Space Dental (1.8 miles) and St Michael's Orthodontics (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stand Bridge, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Stand Bridge, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.