Orthodontic practices near Upper Wortley
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Upper Wortley, 72 practices within 10 and 121 practices within 20. The closest is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, 0.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 0.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (873 reviews) |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 1.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (60 reviews) |
| Beyu DentalLeeds | 1.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) |
| Invisalign in LeedsLeeds | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dental ArchitectLeeds | 1.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (209 reviews) |
| Leeds City DentalcareLeeds | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (557 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Wortley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leeds, 0.9 miles north-west; the next are Pudsey (2.4 miles west) and Morley (3.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 16 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Pudsey | 3 | 2.4 miles west |
| Morley | 3 | 3.2 miles south |
| Horsforth | 3 | 3.5 miles north |
| Bradford | 2 | 5.0 miles west |
| Chapel Allerton | 1 | 5.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Wortley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles on Harrogate Road in Leeds (5.0 from 258 reviews), 3.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 5.0 (84 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Dr AymanLeeds | 5.0 (60 reviews) | 1.5 miles east |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Wortley 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 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,983 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 36.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,828 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Leeds | 96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 209 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Leeds |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dixons Unity Academy — 0.6 miles The Farnley Academy — 1.3 miles The Ruth Gorse Academy — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 12,923 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 | Infinity Dental Clinic, Leeds — under a mile Swinnow Dental, Pudsey — 2 miles Joanne Birdsall Orthodontics, Morley — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 72 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 Wortley
Upper Wortley has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 72 practices, and within 20 there are 121.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Ayman (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Upper Wortley list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Wortley are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Xen Smiles in Leeds, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Wortley
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Explore braces and aligners in Upper Wortley
Orthodontist in Upper Wortley: Before booking anything in Upper Wortley, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City and Borough of Leeds and the surrounding area.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Lower Wortley, Far Royds, Carr Crofts, New Blackpool, Upper Armley, and New Wortley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Upper Wortley in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Lower Wortley, the closest linked location.
Upper Wortley in context
Upper Wortley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Wortley falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.4% of Upper Wortley's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,983 residents in Upper Wortley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Wortley is better served than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Wortley attend schools such as Dixons Unity Academy (0.6 miles) and The Farnley Academy (1.3 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 296 schools and 135,588 pupils in Upper Wortley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Upper Wortley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Wortley is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Upper Wortley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Wortley itself. The closest on record are Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, under a mile away; Swinnow Dental in Pudsey, about 2 miles away; and Joanne Birdsall Orthodontics in Morley, about 3 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Wortley
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upper Wortley can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Wortley
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Wortley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Wortley helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Wortley
Not every practice near Upper Wortley offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Upper Wortley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Upper Wortley's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,983 residents in Upper Wortley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (25), Upper Wortley has more choice than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Wortley attend schools such as Dixons Unity Academy (0.6 miles) and The Farnley Academy (1.3 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Wortley's Local Authority has 296 schools educating 135,588 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Upper Wortley close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Wortley is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Wortley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Wortley
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Upper Wortley, City and Borough of Leeds within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lower Wortley, Far Royds, Carr Crofts, New Blackpool, Upper Armley, and New Wortley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Wortley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Wortley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Wortley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Wortley is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dr Ayman (1.5 miles) and Beyu Dental (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Wortley?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Upper Wortley, 72 practices within 10 miles and 121 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Wortley?
The nearest practice to Upper Wortley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Xen Smiles in Leeds, about 1.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Clarendon Dental Spa (1.6 miles) and New Smile Dental Care (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Wortley, 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 Wortley, City and Borough of Leeds?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.