Orthodontic practices near Ure Bank
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ure Bank; 2 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 9.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 9.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 10.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 10.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 10.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 10.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 10.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 10.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental CareHarrogate | 10.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (405 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ure Bank with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Knaresborough, 9.7 miles south; the next are Bedale (10.0 miles north) and Harrogate (10.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough | 1 | 9.7 miles south |
| Bedale | 1 | 10.0 miles north |
| Harrogate | 8 | 10.1 miles south |
| Wetherby | 2 | 15.8 miles south |
| York | 10 | 19.8 miles south-east |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 20.0 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 Ure Bank
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hopkinson Dental in Wetherby (5.0 from 175 reviews), 16.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 10.6 miles south |
| Infinity Dental SuiteHarrogate | 5.0 (101 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ure Bank at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,593 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,100 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 564th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ripon Grammar School — 1.1 miles Outwood Academy Ripon — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,566 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 10 miles Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 10 miles Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 16 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Boroughbridge Dental Centre — 7 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 Ure Bank
From Ure Bank the nearest practice is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 9.7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Purely Dental (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ure Bank list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ure Bank are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 9.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ure Bank to Purely Dental is roughly 20 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ure Bank
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Orthodontist in Ure Bank: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Ure Bank. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Yorkshire.
The local picture in Ure Bank
Ure Bank is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ure Bank falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.5% of Ure Bank's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Ure Bank, 7.3% of the 1,593 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ure Bank; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Ure Bank are served by secondary schools including Ripon Grammar School (1.1 miles) and Outwood Academy Ripon (1.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Ure Bank's Local Authority. Ure Bank falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ure Bank is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 24 miles away.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Little Studley, Ripon, Sharow, Bondgate, Camp Close, and Gallows Hill.
Practice data for Ure Bank
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ure Bank itself. The nearest recorded are Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 10 miles away; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 10 miles away; and Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 10 miles away.
Ure Bank in numbers
Just around 1 km south, Little Studley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ure Bank
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ure Bank helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Ure Bank
- 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ure Bank
Every case in Ure Bank follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ure Bank
The orthodontic landscape in Ure Bank offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ure Bank
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ure Bank. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ure Bank
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Ure Bank, North Yorkshire. If you're still deciding, related pages for Little Studley, Ripon, Sharow, Bondgate, Camp Close, and Gallows Hill may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ure Bank
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ure Bank often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ure Bank?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ure Bank is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 9.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (10.0 miles) and Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ure Bank?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ure Bank, 2 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Knaresborough, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ure Bank?
The nearest practice to Ure Bank that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 9.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (10.0 miles) and Harrogate Dental Care (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ure Bank, North Yorkshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ure Bank, North Yorkshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.