Orthodontic practices near Wormald Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wormald Green; 9 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, 5.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 5.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 5.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 5.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 5.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 6.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental CareHarrogate | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (405 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wormald Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Harrogate, 5.2 miles south; the next are Knaresborough (5.2 miles south-east) and Wetherby (11.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate | 8 | 5.2 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Wetherby | 2 | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Bedale | 1 | 14.7 miles north |
| Guiseley | 2 | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Chapel Allerton | 1 | 16.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wormald Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 16.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-east |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 5.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wormald Green 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 262nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Ripon — 4.1 miles Ripon Grammar School — 4.1 miles Harrogate High School — 5.4 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 | Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 5 miles Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 5 miles Wetherby Orthodontics, Wetherby — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 62 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 Wormald Green
From Wormald Green the nearest practice is Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, 5.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Purely Dental (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (14.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Wormald Green list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wormald Green are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wormald Green to Clover House Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wormald Green
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Orthodontist in Wormald Green: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Wormald Green understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in North Yorkshire.
Wormald Green at a glance
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Ingerthorpe, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ingerthorpe, South Stainley, Markington, Bishop Monkton, Burton Leonard, and Brearton.
Wormald Green in context
Wormald Green is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,512 residents in Wormald Green's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wormald Green; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wormald Green are Outwood Academy Ripon (4.1 miles) and Ripon Grammar School (4.1 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Wormald Green's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Wormald Green sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wormald Green is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Wormald Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wormald Green itself. The nearest recorded are Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 5 miles away; Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 5 miles away; and Wetherby Orthodontics, about 12 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wormald Green
Orthodontic treatment in Wormald Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wormald Green
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Wormald Green — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Wormald Green — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wormald Green, 7.1% of the 1,512 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Wormald Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Wormald Green are Outwood Academy Ripon (4.1 miles) and Ripon Grammar School (4.1 miles). Wormald Green's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Wormald Green sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wormald Green is about 19 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wormald Green
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Wormald Green 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Wormald Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wormald Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wormald Green
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Wormald Green, North Yorkshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ingerthorpe, South Stainley, Markington, Bishop Monkton, Burton Leonard, and Brearton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wormald Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wormald Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wormald Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wormald Green is Clover House Dental Practice Ltd in Harrogate, about 5.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Purely Dental (5.2 miles) and Chatsworth House Dental Clinic (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wormald Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wormald Green, 9 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Harrogate, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wormald Green?
The nearest practice to Wormald Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Purely Dental in Knaresborough, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Harrogate Clinic (6.1 miles) and Harrogate Dental Care (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wormald Green, North Yorkshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wormald Green, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.