Orthodontic practices near Upper Settle
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upper Settle; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 11.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 11.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 13.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (385 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 15.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 15.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 15.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 16.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 16.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| DB Orthodontics - Orthodontic SuppliesKeighley | 17.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Settle with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 11.2 miles south; the next are Chatburn (13.0 miles south) and Colne (15.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 11.2 miles south |
| Chatburn | 1 | 13.0 miles south |
| Colne | 2 | 15.3 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 15.5 miles south |
| Nelson | 1 | 16.2 miles south |
| Glusburn | 1 | 16.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Settle
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Renovo Dental in Chatburn (5.0 from 385 reviews), 13.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 19.3 miles south |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 11.2 miles south |
| Briercliffe Road Dental PracticeBurnley | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Settle at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 8.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 16.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 27 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 646th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Settle College — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 561 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 11 miles Renovo Dental, Chatburn — 13 miles Colne Dental Care, Colne — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 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 Settle
The nearest practice to Upper Settle is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 11.2 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smyli Orthodontics (15.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Upper Settle list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Settle are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Settle to Station House Dental Care is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Settle
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Orthodontist in Upper Settle: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Settle understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of North Yorkshire.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Langcliffe, Settle, Giggleswick, Stackhouse, Mearbeck, and Rathmell if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice data for Upper Settle
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Settle itself. The nearest we do hold are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 11 miles away; Renovo Dental in Chatburn, about 13 miles away; and Colne Dental Care, about 15 miles away.
About Upper Settle
The nearest other location we cover is Settle, under 1 km to the west.
The local picture in Upper Settle
Upper Settle — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 8.8% of Upper Settle's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Settle, 4.1% of the 1,700 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Upper Settle usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 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 Settle are Settle College (0.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Settle's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Upper Settle is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Settle is about 28 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Settle
Patients in Upper Settle have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Upper Settle — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Upper Settle. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Upper Settle sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upper Settle has a smaller share of children than most areas — 8.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.1% of the 1,700 residents in Upper Settle's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Settle; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Upper Settle are served by secondary schools including Settle College (0.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Upper Settle's Local Authority. Upper Settle'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 Settle is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 28 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Settle itself. The nearest recorded are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 11 miles away; Renovo Dental in Chatburn, about 13 miles away; and Colne Dental Care, about 15 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Settle
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Settle is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Upper Settle follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Settle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Settle
This part of the page places Upper Settle, North Yorkshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Langcliffe, Settle, Giggleswick, Stackhouse, Mearbeck, and Rathmell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Settle
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Settle often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Settle?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Settle is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 11.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Renovo Dental (13.0 miles) and Colne Dental Care (15.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Settle?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Settle, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnoldswick, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Settle?
The nearest practice to Upper Settle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 11.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Colne Dental Care (15.3 miles) and The Brace Place (16.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Settle, North Yorkshire?
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 Settle, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.