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Orthodontic practices near Yardley Hastings

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yardley Hastings; 19 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, 6.4 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Abbey Medical PracticeWellingborough6.4 miles north✓––3.0 (188 reviews)
Cliftonville DentalNorthampton6.5 miles west–––4.9 (98 reviews)
Oxford street dental WellingboroughWellingborough6.5 miles north✓––4.5 (38 reviews)
Wellingborough Road Dental SurgeryNorthampton6.5 miles west–––4.4 (89 reviews)
Roos P EWellingborough6.7 miles north✓✓✓4.6 (825 reviews)
Invisalign Northampton Diamond ProviderNorthampton7.0 miles west–––3.9 (39 reviews)
Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough7.0 miles north✓✓✓5.0 (22 reviews)
Moopen Dental Care NorthamptonNorthampton7.1 miles north-west✓–✓4.1 (1,064 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Yardley Hastings with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wellingborough, 6.4 miles north; the next are Northampton (6.5 miles west) and Rushden (7.7 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Wellingborough56.4 miles north
Northampton96.5 miles west
Rushden27.7 miles north-east
Newport Pagnell28.6 miles south
Finedon19.6 miles north
Milton Keynes410.4 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yardley Hastings

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Centre Bedford (5.0 from 340 reviews), 10.8 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Dental Centre BedfordBedford5.0 (340 reviews)10.8 miles south-east
Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough5.0 (22 reviews)7.0 miles north
The Private Dental CentreNorthampton4.9 (470 reviews)7.1 miles west
Kempston Dental PracticeKempston4.9 (428 reviews)11.8 miles south-east

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

Yardley Hastings at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaWest Northamptonshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population745
Residents under 1614.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,604 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre51 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within West Northamptonshire122nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire
Nearest secondary schoolsWollaston School — 4.3 miles
Northampton Academy — 5.4 miles
Schools in council area205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.5% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAbbey Medical Practice, Wellingborough — 6 miles
Cliftonville Dental, Northampton — 6 miles
Brookfield Dental, Rushden — 8 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles19 within 10 miles, 67 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistTG's Dental Suite - Earls Barton — 4 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 Yardley Hastings

The nearest practice to Yardley Hastings is Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, 6.4 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 67.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wellingborough Dental & Implant Clinic (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Private Dental Centre (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Yardley Hastings list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 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 Yardley Hastings are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, 6.4 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yardley Hastings to Abbey Medical Practice 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Yardley Hastings

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Orthodontic services in Yardley Hastings

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Yardley Hastings, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across West Northamptonshire. Yardley Hastings — a small village with a population of around 745 — is covered on this page specifically.

What we know about practices near Yardley Hastings

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yardley Hastings. The closest on record are Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, about 6 miles away; Cliftonville Dental in Northampton, about 6 miles away; and Brookfield Dental in Rushden, about 8 miles away.

Local context for Yardley Hastings

With a population of roughly 745, Yardley Hastings is a small village within West Northamptonshire. Just around 2 km north, Castle Ashby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Castle Ashby, Grendon, Easton Maudit, Lower End, Cogenhoe, and Bozeat may also help.

Yardley Hastings in context

Yardley Hastings is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board. Yardley Hastings's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Yardley Hastings, 6.7% of the 1,604 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Northamptonshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Yardley Hastings has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.5% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Yardley Hastings are Wollaston School (4.3 miles) and Northampton Academy (5.4 miles). Yardley Hastings's Local Authority has 205 schools educating 70,375 pupils (DfE data). Yardley Hastings falls in a less deprived area than most of England.

All Orthodontic Options in Yardley Hastings Explained

Patients in Yardley Hastings have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Yardley Hastings 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 Yardley Hastings

Many people in Yardley Hastings delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Yardley Hastings

There's no orthodontist on record in Yardley Hastings itself; the nearest dentist, TG's Dental Suite - Earls Barton, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Yardley Hastings falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Yardley Hastings. Census data puts 14.8% of Yardley Hastings's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Yardley Hastings, 6.7% of the 1,604 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across West Northamptonshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Yardley Hastings usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 25.5% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Yardley Hastings attend schools such as Wollaston School (4.3 miles) and Northampton Academy (5.4 miles). Yardley Hastings's Local Authority area covers 205 schools and 70,375 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Yardley Hastings among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Yardley Hastings

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yardley Hastings?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yardley Hastings is Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, about 6.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Cliftonville Dental (6.5 miles) and Oxford street dental Wellingborough (6.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Yardley Hastings?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yardley Hastings, 19 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wellingborough, 6.4 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yardley Hastings?

The nearest practice to Yardley Hastings that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, about 6.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Oxford street dental Wellingborough (6.5 miles) and Roos P E (6.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yardley Hastings, West Northamptonshire?

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 Yardley Hastings, West Northamptonshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleYardley Hastings, West Northamptonshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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