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Orthodontic practices near Wilberfoss

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wilberfoss; 17 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 7.7 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Andrea Ubhi DentistryYork7.7 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (150 reviews)
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork7.7 miles west––✓5.0 (1,018 reviews)
OrthokindYork7.8 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (16 reviews)
Hopkins & Poyner Dental PracticeYork7.9 miles west✓–✓4.7 (150 reviews)
The York Dental Suite by Dr Mafalda QueirozYork8.1 miles west–✓✓4.9 (314 reviews)
Blossom Family Dental CareYork8.2 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (575 reviews)
Blossom Cosmetic ClinicYork8.3 miles west–✓✓4.8 (252 reviews)
The Mount Dental PracticeYork8.3 miles west––✓4.6 (61 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Wilberfoss with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is York, 7.7 miles west; the next are Nether Poppleton (9.4 miles west) and Upper Poppleton (9.8 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
York167.7 miles west
Nether Poppleton19.4 miles west
Upper Poppleton19.8 miles west
Selby113.7 miles south-west
Beverley220.1 miles east
Wetherby220.1 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wilberfoss

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), 7.7 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Yorkshire Dental Suite BirminghamYork5.0 (1,018 reviews)7.7 miles west
Jorvik Dental PracticeYork5.0 (57 reviews)10.0 miles west
Manor House Dental PracticeYork5.0 (53 reviews)9.3 miles west
PortmanDentex YorkNether Poppleton4.9 (376 reviews)9.4 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Wilberfoss at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaEast Riding of Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population1,866
Residents under 1618.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,649 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre99 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within East Riding of Yorkshire180th closest to an orthodontic practice of 290 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in East Riding of Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 29 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWoldgate School and Sixth Form College — 5.2 miles
Schools in council area157 schools, 45,532 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAndrea Ubhi Dentistry, York — 8 miles
PortmanDentex York, Nether Poppleton — 9 miles
Perfect Smile Clinic, Upper Poppleton — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles17 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistRestore 32 Dental Practice — 8 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 Wilberfoss

The nearest practice to Wilberfoss is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 7.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 19.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Andrea Ubhi Dentistry (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Wilberfoss list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Wilberfoss are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 29 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wilberfoss to Andrea Ubhi Dentistry is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Wilberfoss

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Orthodontic care near Wilberfoss

Orthodontist in Wilberfoss: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Wilberfoss often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across East Riding of Yorkshire and the surrounding area. Wilberfoss — a small village with a population of around 1,866 — is covered on this page specifically.

Wilberfoss in context

Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Wilberfoss sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.6% of Wilberfoss's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wilberfoss, 7.4% of the 1,649 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across East Riding of Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Wilberfoss usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Wilberfoss are Woldgate School and Sixth Form College (5.2 miles). DfE figures put 157 schools and 45,532 pupils across Wilberfoss's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Wilberfoss among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Wilberfoss is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Widen your local search

Related pages for Newton upon Derwent, High Catton, Full Sutton, Low Catton, Elvington, and Stamford Bridge are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Practice data for Wilberfoss

There is no orthodontist on our records in Wilberfoss itself. The nearest recorded are Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 8 miles away; PortmanDentex York in Nether Poppleton, about 9 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic in Upper Poppleton, about 10 miles away.

A quick look at Wilberfoss

With a population of roughly 1,866, Wilberfoss is a small village within East Riding of Yorkshire. Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Newton upon Derwent, the closest linked location.

Orthodontic Treatments in Wilberfoss

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Wilberfoss can feel overwhelming at first. 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 Wilberfoss

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wilberfoss

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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Wilberfoss — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wilberfoss. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Wilberfoss

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wilberfoss often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wilberfoss?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wilberfoss is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 7.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Yorkshire Dental Suite Birmingham (7.7 miles) and Orthokind (7.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Wilberfoss?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wilberfoss, 17 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in York, 7.7 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wilberfoss?

The nearest practice to Wilberfoss that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrea Ubhi Dentistry in York, about 7.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Orthokind (7.8 miles) and Hopkins & Poyner Dental Practice (7.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wilberfoss, East Riding of Yorkshire?

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 Wilberfoss, East Riding of Yorkshire?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleWilberfoss, East Riding of Yorkshire Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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