Orthodontic practices near Studfold
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Studfold; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 15.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 15.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 16.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (385 reviews) |
| Caton Dental & Implants PracticeCaton | 17.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (6 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 19.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 19.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 19.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 20.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 20.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Studfold with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 15.4 miles south; the next are Chatburn (16.9 miles south) and Caton (17.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 15.4 miles south |
| Chatburn | 1 | 16.9 miles south |
| Caton | 1 | 17.7 miles west |
| Colne | 2 | 19.5 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 19.7 miles south |
| Glusburn | 1 | 20.0 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 Studfold
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Renovo Dental in Chatburn (5.0 from 385 reviews), 16.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 16.9 miles south |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 19.7 miles south |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 4.9 (64 reviews) | 19.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Studfold at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,868 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 827th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Settle College — 4.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 15 miles Renovo Dental, Chatburn — 17 miles Caton Dental & Implants Practice, Caton — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 7 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 Studfold
Studfold is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 15.4 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smyli Orthodontics (19.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (15.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Studfold list clear aligners, the nearest 15.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Studfold are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 15.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Studfold to Station House Dental Care 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 400 to 800 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £360 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Studfold
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Studfold
Orthodontist in Studfold: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Studfold understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across North Yorkshire, not just Studfold.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Helwith Bridge, Brackenbottom, Horton in Ribblesdale, New Houses, Wharfe, and Feizor are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Studfold in context
Studfold is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.1% of Studfold's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,868 residents in Studfold's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Studfold usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Studfold are served by secondary schools including Settle College (4.0 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Studfold's Local Authority. Studfold's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Studfold is about 31 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
What local practice data suggests in Studfold
There is no orthodontist on our records in Studfold itself. The nearest recorded are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 15 miles away; Renovo Dental in Chatburn, about 17 miles away; and Caton Dental & Implants Practice, about 18 miles away.
Local snapshot of Studfold
Just around 1 km south, Helwith Bridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Studfold
Orthodontic treatment in Studfold 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Studfold
Not every practice near Studfold offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Studfold is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Studfold sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Studfold has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Studfold, 7.2% of the 1,868 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Studfold usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Studfold are served by secondary schools including Settle College (4.0 miles). Studfold's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Studfold's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Studfold is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Studfold
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Studfold can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Studfold
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Studfold. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Studfold
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Studfold, North Yorkshire with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Helwith Bridge, Brackenbottom, Horton in Ribblesdale, New Houses, Wharfe, and Feizor.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Studfold
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Studfold often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Studfold?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Studfold is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 15.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Renovo Dental (16.9 miles) and Caton Dental & Implants Practice (17.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Studfold?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Studfold, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnoldswick, 15.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Studfold?
The nearest practice to Studfold that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 15.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Colne Dental Care (19.5 miles) and The Brace Place (20.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Studfold, 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 Studfold, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.