Orthodontic practices near Ulshaw
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ulshaw; 1 practice within 10 and 6 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 18.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 19.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 19.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 19.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 19.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 20.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 20.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ulshaw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 7.7 miles east; the next are Darlington (18.8 miles north-east) and Middleton St George (20.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 7.7 miles east |
| Darlington | 6 | 18.8 miles north-east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 20.5 miles north-east |
| Harrogate | 8 | 21.4 miles south-east |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 22.3 miles south-east |
| Yarm | 2 | 23.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ulshaw
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry in Darlington (4.9 from 246 reviews), 19.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 19.2 miles north-east |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 4.5 (46 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 4.5 (33 reviews) | 18.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ulshaw 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,202 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% 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 | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 435th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wensleydale School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 407 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 | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 8 miles Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 19 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 20 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 6 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 Ulshaw
The nearest practice to Ulshaw is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 6.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (7.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Ulshaw list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Ulshaw are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ulshaw to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ulshaw
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Orthodontist in Ulshaw: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Ulshaw, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Ulshaw with the wider North Yorkshire area.
A quick look at Ulshaw
Just around 1 km south, East Witton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Ulshaw
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ulshaw. The nearest we do hold are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 8 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 19 miles away; and Middleton St George Dental Care, about 20 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover East Witton, Spennithorne, Middleham, Harmby, Constable Burton, and Ellingstring as well as this one.
Area profile for Ulshaw
Officially, Ulshaw is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.9% of Ulshaw's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,202 residents in Ulshaw's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ulshaw; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Ulshaw are served by secondary schools including Wensleydale School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ulshaw's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Ulshaw close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Ulshaw is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ulshaw
The orthodontic landscape in Ulshaw offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ulshaw
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ulshaw — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ulshaw
Orthodontic treatment in Ulshaw is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Ulshaw — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ulshaw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ulshaw
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ulshaw, North Yorkshire within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering East Witton, Spennithorne, Middleham, Harmby, Constable Burton, and Ellingstring may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ulshaw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ulshaw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ulshaw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ulshaw is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 7.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (18.8 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (19.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ulshaw?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ulshaw, 1 practice within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ulshaw?
The nearest practice to Ulshaw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 7.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (19.2 miles) and Springs Practice (19.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ulshaw, 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 Ulshaw, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.