--- title: "Orthodontists in Low Ackworth | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/low-ackworth description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Low Ackworth, City and Borough of Wakefield: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Low Ackworth Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Low Ackworth, City and Borough of Wakefield by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Low Ackworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/low-ackworth) ## Compare Orthodontists in Low Ackworth 1 practice is on our register for Low Ackworth. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Mount Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-mount-dental-practice-2) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 3.9 (18 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Low Ackworth 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 1,500 | | Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,810 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 248 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England | | Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield | | Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 14 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | The Featherstone Academy — 2.0 miles Ark Carleton High School — 2.0 miles Ark the King's School — 2.5 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,724 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) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Ackworth Moor Top](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ackworth-moor-top) [Charlestown Estate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/charlestown-estate) [High Ackworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/high-ackworth) [East Hardwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-hardwick) [Rhyddings](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rhyddings) [Badsworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/badsworth) [All Areas in City and Borough of Wakefield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/city-and-borough-of-wakefield) 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 Low Ackworth How many orthodontists are there in Low Ackworth? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Low Ackworth, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Low Ackworth offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Low Ackworth: The Mount Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Low Ackworth has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, The Mount Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Low Ackworth: 3.9 from 18 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Low Ackworth? 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 Low Ackworth | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/low-ackworth](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/low-ackworth) ## 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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