--- title: "Orthodontists in Knaresborough | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/knaresborough description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Knaresborough Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Knaresborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/knaresborough) ## Compare Orthodontists in Knaresborough 1 practice is on our register for Knaresborough. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Purely Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/purely-dental) HG5 0LN | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (133 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Knaresborough 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 14,740 | | Residents under 16 | 10.1% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,728 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 27.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,083 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England | | Access within North Yorkshire | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 15 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | King James's School — 0.5 miles Harrogate High School — 2.2 miles St John Fisher Catholic Academy — 2.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,349 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Tentergate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tentergate) [New Scriven](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/new-scriven) [Scriven](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/scriven) [Forest Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/forest-moor) [Thistle Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thistle-hill) [Lingerfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lingerfield) [All Areas in North Yorkshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/north-yorkshire) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Knaresborough How many orthodontists are there in Knaresborough? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Knaresborough, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Knaresborough offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Knaresborough: Purely Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Knaresborough has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Purely Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Knaresborough: 4.9 from 133 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Knaresborough? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Knaresborough | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/knaresborough](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/knaresborough) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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