Orthodontic practices near Thwaites
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Thwaites, 29 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Taylored Dental Care Keighley, 0.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylored Dental Care KeighleyKeighley | 0.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (197 reviews) |
| 360 OrthodonticsKeighley | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (22 reviews) |
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Specialist CentreHaworth | 3.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 4.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Saltaire Orthodontics BradfordSaltaire | 4.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (119 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSShipley | 4.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thwaites with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Keighley, 0.1 miles north-east; the next are Bingley (2.6 miles south-east) and Haworth (3.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Keighley | 3 | 0.1 miles north-east |
| Bingley | 1 | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Haworth | 1 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Glusburn | 1 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Saltaire | 4 | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Shipley | 5 | 4.7 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 Thwaites
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), 7.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thwaites at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bradford |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 30.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,642 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.2% aged 16 to 24 and 37.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,705 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Bradford | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 181 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.7% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Bradford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Carlton Keighley — 1.1 miles The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — 1.2 miles Beckfoot Oakbank — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,879 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 227 schools, 99,744 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Taylored Dental Care Keighley, Keighley — under a mile Villa Dental & Implant Clinic, Bingley — 3 miles Smile Specialist Centre, Haworth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 116 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 Thwaites
The nearest practice to Thwaites is Taylored Dental Care Keighley, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Brace Place (4.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Thwaites list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Thwaites are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Bingley, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Thwaites
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Orthodontist in Thwaites: People weighing up braces or aligners in Thwaites can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Bradford.
Local treatment availability around Thwaites
There is no orthodontist on our records in Thwaites itself. The closest on record are Taylored Dental Care Keighley, under a mile away; Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Bingley, about 3 miles away; and Smile Specialist Centre in Haworth, about 4 miles away.
Thwaites in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Aireworth is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Aireworth, Strong Close, Worth Village, Lawkholme, Long Lee, and Thwaites Brow can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Thwaites
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Thwaites sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 30.1% of residents under 16, Thwaites has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.7% of the 1,642 residents in Thwaites's census neighbourhood, above the 8.1% average across Bradford. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Thwaites is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Thwaites are served by secondary schools including Carlton Keighley (1.1 miles) and The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 227 schools and 99,744 pupils in Thwaites's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Thwaites's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Thwaites is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 14 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Thwaites
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Thwaites can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Thwaites
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Thwaites — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Thwaites
Starting orthodontic treatment in Thwaites can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Thwaites
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Thwaites follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thwaites. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thwaites
If Thwaites, Bradford is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Aireworth, Strong Close, Worth Village, Lawkholme, Long Lee, and Thwaites Brow can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thwaites
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thwaites often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thwaites?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thwaites is Taylored Dental Care Keighley, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are 360 Orthodontics (1.0 miles) and Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thwaites?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Thwaites, 29 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thwaites?
The nearest practice to Thwaites that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Bingley, about 2.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Smile Specialist Centre (3.6 miles) and The Brace Place (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thwaites, Bradford?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Thwaites, Bradford?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.