Orthodontic practices near Upper Moor Side
On our practice register: 39 practices within 5 miles of Upper Moor Side, 80 practices within 10 and 121 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Rituals in Morley, 1.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental RitualsMorley | 1.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| VICI Dental PudseyPudsey | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (93 reviews) |
| Swinnow DentalPudsey | 2.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
| Joanne Birdsall OrthodonticsMorley | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| Dentistry At BD4Bradford | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (177 reviews) |
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (873 reviews) |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Moor Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Morley, 1.6 miles south; the next are Pudsey (2.1 miles north-west) and Leeds (2.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Morley | 2 | 1.6 miles south |
| Pudsey | 3 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Leeds | 15 | 2.5 miles north |
| Bradford | 4 | 2.7 miles west |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Batley | 3 | 3.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Moor Side
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gomersal Dental Lounge in Cleckheaton (5.0 from 114 reviews), 3.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 4.0 miles west |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Moor Side 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,385 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 478 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 38 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 141st closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Farnley Academy — 1.2 miles Crawshaw Academy — 1.7 miles Bruntcliffe Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 10,843 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 | Dental Rituals, Morley — 2 miles VICI Dental Pudsey, Pudsey — 2 miles Xen Smiles, Leeds — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 80 within 10 miles, 121 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 Moor Side
The nearest practice to Upper Moor Side is Dental Rituals in Morley, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 80 practices, and within 20 there are 121.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: VICI Dental Pudsey (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Upper Moor Side list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Moor Side are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is VICI Dental Pudsey, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Moor Side
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Braces and aligner options in Upper Moor Side
Orthodontist in Upper Moor Side: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Moor Side understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Upper Moor Side and the wider City and Borough of Leeds area.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Moor Head, Roker Lane Bottom, Scott Green, Cockersdale, Gildersome, and Low Moor Side may also help.
The local picture in Upper Moor Side
Upper Moor Side is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.3% of Upper Moor Side's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,385 residents in Upper Moor Side's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. With 38 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Moor Side is better served than 97% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Upper Moor Side are The Farnley Academy (1.2 miles) and Crawshaw Academy (1.7 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 296 schools and 135,588 pupils across Upper Moor Side's Local Authority. Upper Moor Side 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 Moor Side is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away.
A quick look at Upper Moor Side
Roker Lane Bottom is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Upper Moor Side.
What we know about practices near Upper Moor Side
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Moor Side itself. The nearest we do hold are Dental Rituals in Morley, about 2 miles away; VICI Dental Pudsey, about 2 miles away; and Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 2 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Moor Side
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Moor Side helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upper Moor Side
- 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
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Upper Moor Side — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Moor Side
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upper Moor Side can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Upper Moor Side — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Upper Moor Side — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Upper Moor Side is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,385 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Moor Side, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. With 38 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Moor Side is better served than 97% 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 Moor Side are served by secondary schools including The Farnley Academy (1.2 miles) and Crawshaw Academy (1.7 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Upper Moor Side's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Moor Side is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Moor Side is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Moor Side itself. The closest on record are Dental Rituals in Morley, about 2 miles away; VICI Dental Pudsey, about 2 miles away; and Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 2 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Moor Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Moor Side
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Upper Moor Side, City and Borough of Leeds. You can keep exploring with related pages for Moor Head, Roker Lane Bottom, Scott Green, Cockersdale, Gildersome, and Low Moor Side.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Moor Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Moor Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Moor Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Moor Side is Dental Rituals in Morley, about 1.6 miles to the south. The next closest are VICI Dental Pudsey (2.1 miles) and Swinnow Dental (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Moor Side?
Our register has 39 practices within 5 miles of Upper Moor Side, 80 practices within 10 miles and 121 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Moor Side?
The nearest practice to Upper Moor Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is VICI Dental Pudsey, about 2.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Joanne Birdsall Orthodontics (2.5 miles) and Xen Smiles (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Moor Side, City and Borough of Leeds?
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 Moor Side, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.