Orthodontic practices near Upperthong
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upperthong; 18 practices within 10 and 161 practices within 20. The closest is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Huddersfield, 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Aspley DentalHuddersfield | 5.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Greenhead Dental Practice LtdHuddersfield | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (40 reviews) |
| Only OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 5.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
| Courtyard DentalHuddersfield | 5.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (412 reviews) |
| Huddersfield OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 5.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (129 reviews) |
| Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant CentreHuddersfield | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (257 reviews) |
| Lindley DentalHuddersfield | 5.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upperthong with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 5.2 miles north; the next are Halifax (8.3 miles north) and Brighouse (8.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 12 | 5.2 miles north |
| Halifax | 6 | 8.3 miles north |
| Brighouse | 2 | 8.7 miles north |
| Mossley | 2 | 9.6 miles west |
| Middlestown | 1 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 1 | 10.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upperthong
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), 9.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-east |
| SmileBrighouse | 5.0 (52 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upperthong 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,894 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,248 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kirklees | 187th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holmfirth High School — 1.8 miles Honley High School — 2.8 miles Newsome Academy — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,568 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 | TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Huddersfield — 5 miles West Vale Dental Practice, Halifax — 8 miles Smile, Brighouse — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 161 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 Upperthong
From Upperthong the nearest practice is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Huddersfield, 5.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 161.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Only Orthodontics (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Upperthong list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 Upperthong are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Huddersfield, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upperthong to TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upperthong
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Orthodontist in Upperthong: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Upperthong. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kirklees.
Upperthong at a glance
Just under 1 km north, Liphill Bank is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Upperthong
Upperthong — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 17.6% of Upperthong's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upperthong, 7.8% of the 1,894 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Upperthong usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 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 Upperthong are Holmfirth High School (1.8 miles) and Honley High School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Upperthong's Local Authority has 198 schools educating 67,205 pupils (DfE data). Upperthong's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upperthong is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 18 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Nearby location pages including Liphill Bank, Burnlee, Holmbridge, Wilshaw, Holmfirth, and Under Hill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local provider signals in Upperthong
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upperthong. The closest on record are TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Huddersfield, about 5 miles away; West Vale Dental Practice in Halifax, about 8 miles away; and Smile in Brighouse, about 9 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Upperthong Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upperthong can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upperthong
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upperthong — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upperthong
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upperthong can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upperthong
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Upperthong runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upperthong. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upperthong
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Upperthong, Kirklees within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Liphill Bank, Burnlee, Holmbridge, Wilshaw, Holmfirth, and Under Hill for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upperthong
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upperthong often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upperthong?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upperthong is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Huddersfield, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Aspley Dental (5.3 miles) and Greenhead Dental Practice Ltd (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upperthong?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upperthong, 18 practices within 10 miles and 161 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Huddersfield, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upperthong?
The nearest practice to Upperthong that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Huddersfield, about 5.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Greenhead Dental Practice Ltd (5.4 miles) and Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant Centre (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upperthong, 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 Upperthong, Kirklees?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.