Orthodontic practices near Upper Armley
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Upper Armley, 71 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, 0.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 0.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (873 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 0.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (63 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) |
| Invisalign in LeedsLeeds | 1.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Leeds Dental InstituteLeeds | 1.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (106 reviews) |
| Swinnow DentalPudsey | 1.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 1.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (60 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Armley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leeds, 0.1 miles north-west; the next are Pudsey (1.8 miles west) and Horsforth (2.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 16 | 0.1 miles north-west |
| Pudsey | 3 | 1.8 miles west |
| Horsforth | 3 | 2.7 miles north |
| Morley | 2 | 3.9 miles south |
| Chapel Allerton | 1 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Bradford | 4 | 4.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Armley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles on Harrogate Road in Leeds (5.0 from 258 reviews), 3.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 5.4 miles west |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 5.0 (84 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 1.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Armley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leeds |
| 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 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,113 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 43.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 40.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,665 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dixons Unity Academy — 0.4 miles The Farnley Academy — 1.4 miles Leeds City Academy — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 12,904 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Infinity Dental Clinic, Leeds — under a mile Swinnow Dental, Pudsey — 2 miles Smile Clinic North Leeds, Horsforth — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 71 within 10 miles, 120 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 Upper Armley
The nearest practice to Upper Armley is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, 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 71 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Xen Smiles (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Upper Armley list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Upper Armley are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Xen Smiles in Leeds, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Armley
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Teeth straightening options in Upper Armley
Orthodontist in Upper Armley: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Upper Armley? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Upper Armley itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Leeds.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Armley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Armley itself. The nearest we do hold are Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, under a mile away; Swinnow Dental in Pudsey, about 2 miles away; and Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about 3 miles away.
Area profile for Upper Armley
Upper Armley — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Upper Armley skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Armley, 4.5% of the 1,113 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Armley has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Upper Armley are served by secondary schools including Dixons Unity Academy (0.4 miles) and The Farnley Academy (1.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Armley's Local Authority has 296 schools educating 135,588 pupils (DfE data). Upper Armley falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Armley is about 2 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Carr Crofts, Lower Wortley, Silver Royd Hill, Upper Wortley, Gamble Hill, and Kirkstall.
Local context for Upper Armley
The nearest other location we cover is Carr Crofts, under 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Armley
Many people in Upper Armley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upper Armley
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Upper Armley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Armley
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Armley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Upper Armley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Armley — 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 Upper Armley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Armley
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Upper Armley, City and Borough of Leeds within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Carr Crofts, Lower Wortley, Silver Royd Hill, Upper Wortley, Gamble Hill, and Kirkstall.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Armley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Armley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Armley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Armley is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, about 0.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Xen Smiles (0.8 miles) and Smile Clinic Leeds (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Armley?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Upper Armley, 71 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Armley?
The nearest practice to Upper Armley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 0.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Clarendon Dental Spa (1.8 miles) and New Smile Dental Care (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Armley, City and Borough of Leeds?
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 Upper Armley, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.