Orthodontic practices near Upton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Upton, 19 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 5.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 7.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 8.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 8.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Low Ackworth, 3.2 miles north-west; the next are Pontefract (5.6 miles north) and Barnsley (7.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 5.6 miles north |
| Barnsley | 4 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Castleford | 1 | 8.5 miles north |
| Wakefield | 12 | 8.7 miles west |
| Doncaster | 6 | 9.1 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 Upton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 5.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 5.7 miles north |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 5,874 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,795 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 31.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 260 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 116th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minsthorpe Community College — 0.6 miles Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 2.7 miles Campsmount Academy — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,710 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 3 miles Pontefract Hospital, Pontefract — 6 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Barnsley — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 90 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 Upton
Upton is 3.2 miles from The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 90.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Mount Dental Practice (3.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Upton list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upton
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Explore braces and aligners in Upton
Orthodontist in Upton: This page was put together for people in Upton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in City and Borough of Wakefield. Upton — a small town with a population of around 5,874 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Upton
Upton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Upton sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.6% of Upton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upton, 7.4% of the 1,795 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Upton are Minsthorpe Community College (0.6 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Upton's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Upton'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 Upton is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 17 miles away.
Practice signals around Upton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upton. The closest on record are The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3 miles away; Pontefract Hospital, about 6 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Barnsley, about 8 miles away.
Local context for Upton
Upton is home to around 5,874 people, classing it as a small town within City and Borough of Wakefield. The nearest other location we cover is North Elmsall, under 1 km to the east.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Minsthorpe, North Elmsall, Hill Estate, Priory Estate, South Elmsall, and Elm Estate can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upton has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Upton offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upton
Many people in Upton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Upton
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upton
Practices serving Upton differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Upton sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upton's under-16 share sits at 18.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upton, 7.4% of the 1,795 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Upton attend schools such as Minsthorpe Community College (0.6 miles) and Outwood Academy Hemsworth (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Upton's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Upton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upton is about 17 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Upton, City and Borough of Wakefield within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Minsthorpe, North Elmsall, Hill Estate, Priory Estate, South Elmsall, and Elm Estate.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upton is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Pontefract Hospital (5.6 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Upton, 19 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upton?
The nearest practice to Upton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (5.6 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upton, City and Borough of Wakefield?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upton, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.