Orthodontic practices near Wass
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Wass; 19 practices within 20. The closest is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, 15.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 15.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 15.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 15.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 16.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 16.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 16.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile ClinicUpper Poppleton | 16.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (397 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 16.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wass with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nether Poppleton, 15.4 miles south; the next are York (15.4 miles south) and Upper Poppleton (16.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 15.4 miles south |
| York | 15 | 15.4 miles south |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 16.8 miles south |
| Bedale | 1 | 18.6 miles west |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Harrogate | 7 | 20.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wass
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham (5.0 from 1,018 reviews), 16.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 16.6 miles south |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
| Manor House Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (53 reviews) | 17.1 miles south |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 15.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wass 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,984 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.2% aged 16 to 24 and 20.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 827th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 33 miles |
| 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 | PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 15 miles Fresh Dental Orthodontics, York — 15 miles Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Helmsley Smiles — 4 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 Wass
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Wass; the nearest is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, 15.4 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 19 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: PortmanDentex York (15.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (18.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Wass list clear aligners, the nearest 15.4 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 Wass are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 16.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wass to PortmanDentex York is roughly 35 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 400 to 800 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £360 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wass
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Orthodontist in Wass: Before booking anything in Wass, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Yorkshire.
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Pages for Byland Abbey, Scawton, Coxwold, Oldstead, Ampleforth, and Cold Kirby follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What we know about practices near Wass
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wass itself. The closest on record are PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 15 miles away; Fresh Dental Orthodontics in York, about 15 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 17 miles away.
What official data says about Wass
Wass is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wass, 10.4% of the 1,984 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 Wass; the nearest is about 15 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Wass's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Wass is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wass is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 33 miles away.
Local context for Wass
Just around 1 km south-west, Byland Abbey is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wass
Starting orthodontic treatment in Wass can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wass
Wass has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Helmsley Smiles — is about 4 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Wass is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 17.9% of Wass's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.4% of the 1,984 residents in Wass's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wass; the nearest is about 15 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Wass's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). Wass sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wass is about 33 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wass
The orthodontic landscape in Wass offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Wass
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wass. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wass
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Wass, North Yorkshire with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Byland Abbey, Scawton, Coxwold, Oldstead, Ampleforth, and Cold Kirby may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wass
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wass often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wass?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wass is PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 15.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Fresh Dental Orthodontics (15.4 miles) and York Dental Practice (15.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wass?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wass, 0 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nether Poppleton, 15.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wass?
The nearest practice to Wass that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 16.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Perfect Smile Clinic (16.8 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (17.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wass, North Yorkshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wass, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.