Orthodontic practices near Woolgreaves
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Woolgreaves, 38 practices within 10 and 132 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, 0.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 0.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 2.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Orthodontics by JontyWakefield | 2.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau RoadWakefield | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (5 reviews) |
| St Michael's OrthodonticsWakefield | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWakefield | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (46 reviews) |
| PoldentWakefield | 2.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (201 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woolgreaves with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wakefield, 0.2 miles north; the next are Barnsley (4.5 miles south) and Middlestown (5.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 12 | 0.2 miles north |
| Barnsley | 3 | 4.5 miles south |
| Middlestown | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Morley | 1 | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 5.9 miles east |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 6.3 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 Woolgreaves
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 7.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 2.3 miles north |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 2.8 miles north |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woolgreaves 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,604 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,043 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% 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 | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kettlethorpe High School — 0.5 miles St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy — 0.8 miles Trinity Academy Cathedral — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,449 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 — under a mile Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 4 miles The Dental Studio, Morley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 132 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 Woolgreaves
Woolgreaves has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Advance Dental Care in Wakefield is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 132.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Advance Dental Care (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Woolgreaves list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Woolgreaves are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woolgreaves
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Find orthodontic treatment in Woolgreaves
Orthodontist in Woolgreaves: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Woolgreaves keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City and Borough of Wakefield.
Area profile for Woolgreaves
Woolgreaves — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.3% of Woolgreaves's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,604 residents in Woolgreaves's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Woolgreaves 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). Families in Woolgreaves are served by secondary schools including Kettlethorpe High School (0.5 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Woolgreaves's Local Authority. Woolgreaves 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 Woolgreaves is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 11 miles away.
Facts about Woolgreaves
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Stand Bridge, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Woolgreaves
There is no orthodontist on our records in Woolgreaves itself. The nearest recorded are Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, under a mile away; Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 4 miles away; and The Dental Studio in Morley, about 6 miles away.
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Pages for Pledwick, Stand Bridge, Newmillerdam, Sandal, Sandal Magna, and Fall Ings follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Woolgreaves
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Woolgreaves has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Woolgreaves — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Woolgreaves vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Woolgreaves is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 14.3% of Woolgreaves's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Woolgreaves, 6% of the 1,604 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Woolgreaves has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Woolgreaves are Kettlethorpe High School (0.5 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 155 schools and 57,141 pupils across Woolgreaves's Local Authority. Woolgreaves's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Woolgreaves is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Woolgreaves. The nearest we do hold are Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, under a mile away; Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 4 miles away; and The Dental Studio in Morley, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Woolgreaves
Orthodontic treatment in Woolgreaves is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Woolgreaves
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Woolgreaves
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Woolgreaves — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Woolgreaves is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Woolgreaves sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.3% of Woolgreaves's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,604 residents in Woolgreaves's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Woolgreaves 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 Woolgreaves are Kettlethorpe High School (0.5 miles) and St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Woolgreaves's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Woolgreaves falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Woolgreaves is about 11 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woolgreaves. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Woolgreaves
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Woolgreaves, City and Borough of Wakefield, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Pledwick, Stand Bridge, Newmillerdam, Sandal, Sandal Magna, and Fall Ings for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woolgreaves
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woolgreaves often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woolgreaves?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woolgreaves is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 0.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Space Dental (1.8 miles) and Northgate Dental (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woolgreaves?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Woolgreaves, 38 practices within 10 miles and 132 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woolgreaves?
The nearest practice to Woolgreaves that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Advance Dental Care in Wakefield, about 0.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Space Dental (1.8 miles) and St Michael's Orthodontics (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woolgreaves, City and Borough of Wakefield?
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 Woolgreaves, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.