--- title: "Orthodontists in Pontefract | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pontefract description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Pontefract, City and Borough of Wakefield: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Pontefract Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Pontefract, 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 Pontefract](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/pontefract) ## Compare Orthodontists in Pontefract 4 practices are on our register for Pontefract. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [One Smile Dental - Pontefract](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/one-smile-dental-pontefract) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (59 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Pontefract Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pontefract-dental-care) WF8 1AW | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (937 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Pontefract Hospital](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pontefract-hospital) | Not listed | Private | 4.0 (201 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ropergate-dental-care-implant-studio) WF8 1JY | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.6 (510 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Pontefract 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 44,710 | | Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 29.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,979 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England | | Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield | | Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 13 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Ark the King's School — 0.5 miles Ark Carleton High School — 1.0 miles The Featherstone Academy — 1.6 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,434 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 [Chequerfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chequerfield) [Harewood Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harewood-park) [Lady Balk](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lady-balk) [Marl Pits](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/marl-pits) [Willow Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/willow-park) [Airedale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/airedale) [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 Pontefract How many orthodontists are there in Pontefract? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Pontefract, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Pontefract offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Pontefract: One Smile Dental - Pontefract, Pontefract Dental Care, Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Pontefract has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Pontefract Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Pontefract: 5.0 from 937 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Pontefract? 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 Pontefract | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pontefract](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pontefract) ## 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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