NHS Treatment in Wormald Green at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of 1,512 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 5.2 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Ripon — 4.1 miles Ripon Grammar School — 4.1 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 19 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics 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. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Purely Dental, 5.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 6.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental CareHarrogate | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (405 reviews) |
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 12.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (175 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 14.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, LeedsGuiseley | 16.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (152 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 practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Knaresborough, 5.2 miles south-east; the next are Harrogate (6.1 miles south) and Wetherby (12.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough | 1 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Harrogate | 2 | 6.1 miles south |
| Wetherby | 1 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Bedale | 1 | 14.7 miles north |
| Guiseley | 1 | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Leeds | 2 | 17.3 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 Hopkinson Dental in Wetherby (5.0 from 175 reviews), 12.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinson DentalWetherby | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Jorvik Dental PracticeYork | 5.0 (57 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (287 reviews) | 6.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Wormald Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Boroughbridge Dental Centre, 5.4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Purely Dental, Knaresborough, 5.2 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 19 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Wormald Green are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Wormald Green, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Wormald Green?
Many patients in North Yorkshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Wormald Green
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in North Yorkshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
What's available in Wormald Green depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Wormald Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Census 2021 counts 1,512 residents in the neighbourhood around Wormald Green, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. The nearest university dental hospital to Wormald Green is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wormald Green. Wormald Green is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. 16.3% of Wormald Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Secondary-age pupils near Wormald Green attend schools such as 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. People in Wormald Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Wormald Green itself. The closest on record 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. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Wormald Green
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Going private for the same metal braces in Wormald Green costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Wormald Green
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Wormald Green increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Treatment for Children in Wormald Green
Eligible children under 18 in Wormald Green are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Wormald Green
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Wormald Green.
Eligibility in Wormald Green — Local Context
NHS waiting times in North Yorkshire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Wormald Green
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).
What county is Wormald Green in?
Wormald Green falls within North Yorkshire.
Is Wormald Green a family area?
Around 16.3% of Wormald Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How deprived is Wormald Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Wormald Green is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Wormald Green rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Wormald Green falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Private orthodontic treatment removes the waiting list entirely. It offers the same clinical outcomes with greater choice of brace type and typically a more personalised experience — at higher cost than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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