Orthodontic practices near Wintersett
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Wintersett, 32 practices within 10 and 129 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 2.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 4.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 4.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| Tovey Little Dental CentreWakefield | 4.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (334 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 4.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
| Newstead House Dental ClinicWakefield | 4.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.1 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wintersett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 2.9 miles west; the next are Low Ackworth (3.0 miles east) and Barnsley (5.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 12 | 2.9 miles west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.0 miles east |
| Barnsley | 4 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Castleford | 1 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Morley | 1 | 7.7 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 Wintersett
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-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 4.4 miles north-west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wintersett 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,640 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 | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 159 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 105th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crofton Academy — 1.2 miles St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy — 3.0 miles Outwood Academy Hemsworth — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,807 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 | Advance Dental Care, Wakefield — 3 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 3 miles Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 129 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 Wintersett
The nearest practice to Wintersett is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 129.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Advance Dental Care (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wintersett list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wintersett are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wintersett
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Find orthodontic treatment in Wintersett
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Wintersett, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City and Borough of Wakefield and the surrounding area.
Where Wintersett sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Crofton, around 2 km to the north.
Area profile for Wintersett
Wintersett is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 18.2% of Wintersett's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,640 residents in Wintersett's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Wintersett has more choice than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Wintersett are Crofton Academy (1.2 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Wintersett's Local Authority has 155 schools educating 57,141 pupils (DfE data). Wintersett sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Wintersett is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Wintersett
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wintersett itself. The nearest recorded are Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 3 miles away; The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 3 miles away; and Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 5 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Crofton, Havercroft, Ryhill, Cold Hiendley, Foulby, and New Sharlston if you are weighing up more than one location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wintersett
Patients in Wintersett have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Wintersett 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wintersett
Starting orthodontic treatment in Wintersett can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Wintersett
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Wintersett. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Wintersett sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.2% of Wintersett's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,640 residents in the neighbourhood around Wintersett, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Wintersett has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Wintersett are served by secondary schools including Crofton Academy (1.2 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Wintersett's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Wintersett'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 Wintersett is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wintersett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wintersett
This section helps connect Wintersett, City and Borough of Wakefield to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Crofton, Havercroft, Ryhill, Cold Hiendley, Foulby, and New Sharlston follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wintersett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wintersett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wintersett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wintersett is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 2.9 miles to the west. The next closest are The Mount Dental Practice (3.0 miles) and Space Dental (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wintersett?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Wintersett, 32 practices within 10 miles and 129 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wintersett?
The nearest practice to Wintersett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 2.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Mount Dental Practice (3.0 miles) and Space Dental (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wintersett, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wintersett, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.