Orthodontic practices near Welburn
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Welburn; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Jordent in East Ayton, 17.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JordentEast Ayton | 17.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 19.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (184 reviews) |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 19.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental OrthodonticsYork | 19.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 19.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) |
| Clifton Moor Dental Implant CentreYork | 20.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental PracticeYork | 20.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (23 reviews) |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 20.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (57 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Welburn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is East Ayton, 17.5 miles east; the next are York (19.1 miles south) and Nether Poppleton (19.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| East Ayton | 1 | 17.5 miles east |
| York | 15 | 19.1 miles south |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 | 19.2 miles south |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 | 20.8 miles south |
| Scarborough | 4 | 21.7 miles east |
| Marton | 1 | 21.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Welburn
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), 19.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork | 5.0 (1,018 reviews) | 19.7 miles south |
| PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton | 4.9 (376 reviews) | 19.2 miles south |
| York Dental PracticeYork | 4.9 (184 reviews) | 19.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Welburn 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,839 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% 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 | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 881st closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ryedale School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 698 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 | Jordent, East Ayton — 18 miles York Dental Practice, York — 19 miles PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Alpha Dental Practice — 2 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 Welburn
Welburn is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Jordent in East Ayton, 17.5 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: PortmanDentex York (19.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crescent Dental Practice (21.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Welburn list clear aligners, the nearest 19.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Welburn are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, 20.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Welburn to Jordent is roughly 40 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 460 to 910 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £410 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Welburn
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Orthodontist in Welburn: Before booking anything in Welburn, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of North Yorkshire.
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About Welburn
Wombleton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Welburn.
What official data says about Welburn
Welburn's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Welburn. Welburn's under-16 share, 12.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,839 residents in the neighbourhood around Welburn, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Welburn usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Welburn attend schools such as Ryedale School (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Welburn's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Welburn sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Welburn is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Welburn
There is no orthodontist on our records in Welburn itself. The closest on record are Jordent in East Ayton, about 18 miles away; York Dental Practice, about 19 miles away; and PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 19 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Welburn
Many people in Welburn 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Welburn
There's no orthodontist on record in Welburn itself; the nearest dentist, Alpha Dental Practice, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Welburn 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. Welburn has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,839 residents in the neighbourhood around Welburn, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Welburn; the nearest is about 18 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Welburn are served by secondary schools including Ryedale School (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Welburn's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Welburn sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Welburn is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 40 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Welburn
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Welburn can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Welburn
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Welburn — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Welburn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Welburn
These local links are here for anyone comparing Welburn, North Yorkshire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Wombleton, Kirkbymoorside, Kirkby Mills, Great Edston, Muscoates, and Nawton may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Welburn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Welburn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Welburn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Welburn is Jordent in East Ayton, about 17.5 miles to the east. The next closest are York Dental Practice (19.1 miles) and PortmanDentex York (19.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Welburn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Welburn, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in East Ayton, 17.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Welburn?
The nearest practice to Welburn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Jorvik Dental Practice in York, about 20.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (20.6 miles) and Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (20.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Welburn, North Yorkshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Welburn, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.