Orthodontic practices near Upper Denby
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Denby; 27 practices within 10 and 139 practices within 20. The closest is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 5.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 5.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 6.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 6.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 6.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (284 reviews) |
| The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (177 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Aspley DentalHuddersfield | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Thornhill DentalMiddlestown | 7.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (817 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Denby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnsley, 5.6 miles east; the next are Huddersfield (6.7 miles north-west) and Wakefield (7.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 3 | 5.6 miles east |
| Huddersfield | 12 | 6.7 miles north-west |
| Wakefield | 6 | 7.2 miles east |
| Middlestown | 1 | 7.3 miles north |
| Dewsbury | 4 | 9.1 miles north |
| Batley | 3 | 9.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Denby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield (5.0 from 284 reviews), 6.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-west |
| SmileBrighouse | 5.0 (52 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 4.9 (866 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Denby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 668 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,829 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 376 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kirklees | 198th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Penistone Grammar School — 2.0 miles Shelley College, A Share Academy — 2.2 miles Scissett Middle School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,812 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio, Barnsley — 6 miles Smiles in Tandem Dental, Huddersfield — 7 miles Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 139 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Scissett Dental Practice — 3 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 Denby
The nearest practice to Upper Denby is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 5.6 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 are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 139.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Upper Denby list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Upper Denby are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Denby to K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Denby
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Orthodontist in Upper Denby: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Upper Denby, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is relevant to searches focused on both Upper Denby and the wider Kirklees area. Upper Denby — a small village with a population of around 668 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Denby Dale, Ingbirchworth, High Flatts, Lower Cumberworth, Lower Denby, and Kitchenroyd if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Upper Denby
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Denby itself. The closest on record are K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 6 miles away; Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 7 miles away; and Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 7 miles away.
The local picture in Upper Denby
ONS classifies Upper Denby as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Denby sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.3% of Upper Denby's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,829 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Denby, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees. People in Upper Denby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Denby are served by secondary schools including Penistone Grammar School (2.0 miles) and Shelley College, A Share Academy (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Denby's Local Authority area covers 198 schools and 67,205 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Upper Denby among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Denby is about 14 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
A quick look at Upper Denby
Around 668 people live in Upper Denby, which is a small village within Kirklees. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Denby Dale, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Denby
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Denby helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Denby
Upper Denby has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Scissett Dental Practice — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Upper Denby — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,829 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Denby, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Kirklees. People in Upper Denby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Upper Denby are Penistone Grammar School (2.0 miles) and Shelley College, A Share Academy (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Denby's Local Authority area covers 198 schools and 67,205 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Upper Denby among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Denby is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Denby
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upper Denby has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Denby
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Denby — 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 Denby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Denby
These links help widen your research beyond Upper Denby, Kirklees if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Denby Dale, Ingbirchworth, High Flatts, Lower Cumberworth, Lower Denby, and Kitchenroyd for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Denby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Denby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Denby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Denby is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 5.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Barnsley Hospital (6.6 miles) and Mapplewell Dental Centre (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Denby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Denby, 27 practices within 10 miles and 139 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnsley, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Denby?
The nearest practice to Upper Denby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), about 7.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Trinity House Orthodontics (7.2 miles) and Thornhill Dental (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Denby, Kirklees?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Denby, Kirklees?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.