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Orthodontic practices near Upper Hopton

On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Upper Hopton, 57 practices within 10 and 129 practices within 20. The closest is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, 1.9 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield1.9 miles south-west–––5.0 (284 reviews)
The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield2.4 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (177 reviews)
Aspley DentalHuddersfield3.1 miles west–––4.9 (129 reviews)
Thornhill DentalMiddlestown3.2 miles east✓–✓4.9 (817 reviews)
Courtyard DentalHuddersfield3.4 miles west––✓4.9 (412 reviews)
Dewsbury Dental CentreDewsbury3.6 miles north-east✓–✓4.7 (172 reviews)
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURYDewsbury3.6 miles north-east✓–––
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield3.6 miles west✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Upper Hopton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 1.9 miles south-west; the next are Middlestown (3.2 miles east) and Dewsbury (3.6 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Huddersfield121.9 miles south-west
Middlestown13.2 miles east
Dewsbury53.6 miles north-east
Batley43.9 miles north-east
Brighouse24.1 miles north-west
Cleckheaton14.8 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 Hopton

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), 7.3 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Skircoat Green DentalHalifax5.0 (376 reviews)7.3 miles north-west
Town Hall DentalBrighouse5.0 (352 reviews)4.4 miles north-west
Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield5.0 (284 reviews)1.9 miles south-west
Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton5.0 (114 reviews)4.8 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Upper Hopton at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaKirklees
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car14.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre676 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England
Access within Kirklees96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 12 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsCastle Hall Academy — 1.5 miles
The Mirfield Free Grammar — 1.8 miles
Netherhall Learning Campus High School — 2.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles5 schools, about 5,036 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesSmiles in Tandem Dental, Huddersfield — 2 miles
Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 3 miles
Dewsbury Dental Centre, Dewsbury — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles57 within 10 miles, 129 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 Hopton

Upper Hopton is 1.9 miles from Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 57 practices, and within 20 there are 129.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Upper Hopton list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Hopton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 12 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Hopton

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Teeth straightening options in Upper Hopton

Orthodontist in Upper Hopton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Upper Hopton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Upper Hopton or another part of Kirklees.

Upper Hopton in numbers

Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Houses Hill, the closest linked location.

Widen your local search

Related pages for Houses Hill, Mirfield, Gawthorpe Green, Lower Hopton, Knowl, and New Scarboro' are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Local provider signals in Upper Hopton

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Hopton. The nearest recorded are Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 2 miles away; Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 3 miles away; and Dewsbury Dental Centre, about 4 miles away.

Area profile for Upper Hopton

Officially, Upper Hopton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upper Hopton falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Hopton, 5.7% of the 1,519 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Hopton has 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Upper Hopton are served by secondary schools including Castle Hall Academy (1.5 miles) and The Mirfield Free Grammar (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Upper Hopton's Local Authority. Upper Hopton sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Hopton is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 12 miles away.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Hopton

Patients in Upper Hopton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Hopton

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Hopton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Hopton

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Hopton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Hopton

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Upper Hopton. Upper Hopton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Upper Hopton's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Hopton, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Upper Hopton has 25 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. The closest secondary schools to Upper Hopton are Castle Hall Academy (1.5 miles) and The Mirfield Free Grammar (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Hopton's Local Authority has 198 schools educating 67,205 pupils (DfE data). Upper Hopton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Hopton is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Hopton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Hopton

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Hopton often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Hopton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Hopton is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, about 1.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (2.4 miles) and Aspley Dental (3.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Hopton?

Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Upper Hopton, 57 practices within 10 miles and 129 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Hopton?

The nearest practice to Upper Hopton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), about 2.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Thornhill Dental (3.2 miles) and Dewsbury Dental Centre (3.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Hopton, Kirklees?

Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Hopton, Kirklees?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleUpper Hopton, Kirklees Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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