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Orthodontic practices near Stead

On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Stead, 34 practices within 10 and 118 practices within 20. The closest is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, 3.9 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, LeedsGuiseley3.9 miles south-east✓✓✓4.8 (152 reviews)
360 OrthodonticsKeighley4.1 miles south-west–––4.7 (22 reviews)
Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley4.2 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (139 reviews)
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley4.3 miles south-east––✓5.0 (692 reviews)
Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley4.8 miles south-west–––4.8 (197 reviews)
NuDentalShipley4.9 miles south––✓4.9 (574 reviews)
Ortho-Care (UK) LtdSaltaire5.0 miles south––✓5.0 (4 reviews)
Saltaire Orthodontics BradfordSaltaire5.0 miles south–––4.8 (119 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Stead with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Guiseley, 3.9 miles south-east; the next are Keighley (4.1 miles south-west) and Bingley (4.2 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Guiseley23.9 miles south-east
Keighley34.1 miles south-west
Bingley14.2 miles south-west
Shipley54.9 miles south
Saltaire45.0 miles south
Yeadon15.6 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stead

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 4.3 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley5.0 (692 reviews)4.3 miles south-east
Pav DentalBradford5.0 (98 reviews)8.5 miles south
Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire5.0 (70 reviews)5.3 miles south
Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley5.0 (37 reviews)5.3 miles south

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

Stead at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBradford
NHS dental servicesNHS West 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 1621.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,769 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre212 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health9.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England
Access within Bradford179th closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county9.4% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Bradford
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 12 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsIlkley Grammar School — 1.2 miles
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy — 3.2 miles
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College — 3.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 2,219 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area227 schools, 99,744 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesOne Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, Guiseley — 4 miles
360 Orthodontics, Keighley — 4 miles
Villa Dental & Implant Clinic, Bingley — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles34 within 10 miles, 118 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 Stead

Stead is 3.9 miles from One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 118.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: NuDental (4.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Provide Clear Aligners (5.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Stead list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 miles away.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Stead are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 12 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Stead

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Orthodontic services in Stead

Orthodontist in Stead: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Stead keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Stead and the wider Bradford area.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ben Rhydding, Burley Woodhead, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley, Low Springs, and Askwith.

Stead in numbers

Just around 1 km north-west, Ben Rhydding is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Local provider signals in Stead

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stead. The nearest recorded are One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, about 4 miles away; 360 Orthodontics in Keighley, about 4 miles away; and Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Bingley, about 4 miles away.

What official data says about Stead

Stead's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stead falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Stead's under-16 share sits at 21.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,769 residents in the neighbourhood around Stead, 9.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.1% average across Bradford. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stead is better served than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Stead are served by secondary schools including Ilkley Grammar School (1.2 miles) and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 227 schools and 99,744 pupils across Stead's Local Authority. Stead's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stead is about 12 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stead

Orthodontic treatment in Stead is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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

Treatment in Stead runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

All Orthodontic Options in Stead Explained

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stead has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stead

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Stead

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stead?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stead is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, about 3.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are 360 Orthodontics (4.1 miles) and Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (4.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Stead?

Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Stead, 34 practices within 10 miles and 118 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stead?

The nearest practice to Stead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds, about 3.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (4.2 miles) and SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (5.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stead, Bradford?

Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stead, Bradford?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleStead, Bradford Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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