Orthodontic practices near Upper Holme
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Upper Holme, 27 practices within 10 and 186 practices within 20. The closest is Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, 4.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley DentalHuddersfield | 4.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| Wonder of Wellness ClinicHuddersfield | 4.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (199 reviews) |
| Huddersfield OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 4.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (129 reviews) |
| Greenhead Dental Practice LtdHuddersfield | 4.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (40 reviews) |
| Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant CentreHuddersfield | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (257 reviews) |
| Only OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 4.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| West Vale Dental PracticeHalifax | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Holme with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 4.1 miles north-east; the next are Halifax (5.0 miles north) and Brighouse (7.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 12 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Halifax | 6 | 5.0 miles north |
| Brighouse | 2 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Littleborough | 1 | 8.2 miles west |
| Mossley | 2 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 1 | 9.3 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 Holme
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax (5.0 from 376 reviews), 6.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 6.0 miles north |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
| SmileBrighouse | 5.0 (52 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Holme 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,675 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 138 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Kirklees | 156th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Colne Valley High School — 2.1 miles Salendine Nook High School — 3.5 miles Moor End Academy — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,360 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 | Lindley Dental, Huddersfield — 4 miles West Vale Dental Practice, Halifax — 5 miles Smile, Brighouse — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 186 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 Holme
The nearest practice to Upper Holme is Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 186.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Only Orthodontics (4.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Upper Holme list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Holme are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Greenhead Dental Practice Ltd in Huddersfield, 4.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Holme
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Orthodontist in Upper Holme: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Upper Holme? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kirklees.
Local context for Upper Holme
Just under 1 km north, Lower Holme is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Lower Holme, Shaw Fields, Bank Nook, Blakestones, Booth Bank, and Moorside Edge if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Upper Holme
Upper Holme is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.8% of Upper Holme's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,675 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Holme, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Holme is better served than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Holme are served by secondary schools including Colne Valley High School (2.1 miles) and Salendine Nook High School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Holme's Local Authority area covers 198 schools and 67,205 pupils, according to DfE figures. Upper Holme's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Holme is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 18 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Upper Holme
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Holme itself. The nearest we do hold are Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, about 4 miles away; West Vale Dental Practice in Halifax, about 5 miles away; and Smile in Brighouse, about 7 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upper Holme
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Holme 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upper Holme
- 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
Treatment in Upper Holme runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Holme
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Holme offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Holme
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 Upper Holme. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Holme
If Upper Holme, Kirklees is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Lower Holme, Shaw Fields, Bank Nook, Blakestones, Booth Bank, and Moorside Edge can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Holme
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Holme often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Holme?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Holme is Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, about 4.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Wonder of Wellness Clinic (4.5 miles) and Huddersfield Orthodontics (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Holme?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Upper Holme, 27 practices within 10 miles and 186 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Holme?
The nearest practice to Upper Holme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Greenhead Dental Practice Ltd in Huddersfield, about 4.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant Centre (4.9 miles) and SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Holme, Kirklees?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Holme, Kirklees?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.