Orthodontic practices near Stubbs Walden
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stubbs Walden; 13 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Pontefract Hospital, 6.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| EdendentalKirk Sandall | 7.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (32 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Doncaster Royal InfirmaryDoncaster | 7.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.1 (553 reviews) |
| Town Moor Dental CareDoncaster | 8.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (91 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stubbs Walden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontefract, 6.6 miles north-west; the next are Kirk Sandall (7.0 miles south-east) and Low Ackworth (7.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 4 | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Kirk Sandall | 1 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
| Doncaster | 7 | 7.9 miles south |
| Castleford | 1 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Selby | 1 | 10.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stubbs Walden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 6.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 13.8 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stubbs Walden at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,330 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Campsmount Academy — 1.2 miles Outwood Academy Adwick — 5.2 miles De Lacy Academy — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 710 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pontefract Hospital, Pontefract — 7 miles Edendental, Kirk Sandall — 7 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 68 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 4 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 Stubbs Walden
From Stubbs Walden the nearest practice is Pontefract Hospital, 6.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One Smile Dental - Pontefract (6.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Stubbs Walden list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Stubbs Walden are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stubbs Walden to Pontefract Hospital is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stubbs Walden
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Orthodontist in Stubbs Walden: This page was put together for people in Stubbs Walden who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in North Yorkshire.
Stubbs Walden at a glance
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Area profile for Stubbs Walden
ONS classifies Stubbs Walden as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stubbs Walden falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 2,330 residents in Stubbs Walden's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stubbs Walden; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Stubbs Walden are Campsmount Academy (1.2 miles) and Outwood Academy Adwick (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Stubbs Walden's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). Stubbs Walden's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stubbs Walden is about 19 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
What local practice data suggests in Stubbs Walden
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stubbs Walden itself. The closest on record are Pontefract Hospital, about 7 miles away; Edendental in Kirk Sandall, about 7 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 7 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stubbs Walden
Orthodontic treatment in Stubbs Walden is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stubbs Walden
There's no orthodontist on record in Stubbs Walden itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Stubbs Walden is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stubbs Walden. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,330 residents in the neighbourhood around Stubbs Walden, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Stubbs Walden has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Stubbs Walden are served by secondary schools including Campsmount Academy (1.2 miles) and Outwood Academy Adwick (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Stubbs Walden's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stubbs Walden's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Stubbs Walden is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stubbs Walden
Patients in Stubbs Walden have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Stubbs Walden
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stubbs Walden — 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 Stubbs Walden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stubbs Walden
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stubbs Walden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stubbs Walden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stubbs Walden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stubbs Walden is Pontefract Hospital, about 6.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Pontefract (6.8 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stubbs Walden?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stubbs Walden, 13 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pontefract, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stubbs Walden?
The nearest practice to Stubbs Walden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 6.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Pontefract Dental Care (6.8 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stubbs Walden, 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 Stubbs Walden, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.