Orthodontic practices near Stockton on the Forest
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Stockton on the Forest, 17 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, 3.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 3.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (150 reviews) |
| Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork | 4.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| OrthokindYork | 4.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 4.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 4.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 4.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stockton on the Forest with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 3.5 miles south-west; the next are Nether Poppleton (4.6 miles west) and Upper Poppleton (5.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| York | 16 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 4.6 miles west |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Selby | 1 | 15.3 miles south |
| Wetherby | 2 | 16.2 miles west |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 19.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stockton on the Forest
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), 3.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 16.5 miles west |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 5.7 miles west |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stockton on the Forest at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | York |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 875 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,381 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 30% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 104 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within City of York | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 35 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 5.9% across neighbourhoods in City of York |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huntington School — 2.8 miles Joseph Rowntree School — 2.8 miles Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,753 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 27,370 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, York — 4 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 5 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 22 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 Stockton on the Forest
Stockton on the Forest is 3.5 miles from Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (4.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Stockton on the Forest list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Stockton on the Forest are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stockton on the Forest
City of York12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Stockton on the Forest
Orthodontist in Stockton on the Forest: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Stockton on the Forest often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Stockton on the Forest itself or elsewhere in City of York. Stockton on the Forest — a small village with a population of around 875 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Warthill, Heworth, Holtby, Huntington, Osbaldwick, and Gate Helmsley.
Facts about Stockton on the Forest
Stockton on the Forest has a population of around 875, making it a small village within City of York. The nearest other location we cover is Warthill, around 2 km to the south-east.
Practice signals around Stockton on the Forest
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stockton on the Forest. The nearest we do hold are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 4 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 5 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 6 miles away.
Stockton on the Forest in context
By ONS classification, Stockton on the Forest falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Stockton on the Forest's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Stockton on the Forest, 5.6% of the 1,381 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 5.9% average across City of York, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Stockton on the Forest has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Stockton on the Forest are served by secondary schools including Huntington School (2.8 miles) and Joseph Rowntree School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Stockton on the Forest's Local Authority area covers 70 schools and 27,370 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Stockton on the Forest is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stockton on the Forest is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stockton on the Forest
Patients in Stockton on the Forest 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stockton on the Forest
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stockton on the Forest — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Stockton on the Forest
Starting orthodontic treatment in Stockton on the Forest can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Stockton on the Forest — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stockton on the Forest. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stockton on the Forest
These links help widen your research beyond Stockton on the Forest, City of York if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Warthill, Heworth, Holtby, Huntington, Osbaldwick, and Gate Helmsley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stockton on the Forest
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stockton on the Forest often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stockton on the Forest?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stockton on the Forest is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham, about 3.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (4.1 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stockton on the Forest?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Stockton on the Forest, 17 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stockton on the Forest?
The nearest practice to Stockton on the Forest that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Orthokind (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stockton on the Forest, City of York?
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 Stockton on the Forest, City of York?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.