--- title: "Orthodontists in Wakefield | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wakefield description: "Compare 12 orthodontic practices in Wakefield, City and Borough of Wakefield: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Wakefield Compare 12 orthodontic practices in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/wakefield) ## Compare Orthodontists in Wakefield 12 practices are on our register for Wakefield. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Advance Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/advance-dental-care-2) WF2 6BA | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Newstead House Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/newstead-house-dental-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 3.1 (59 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Northgate Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/northgate-dental) WF1 1HD | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (185 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Orthodontics by Jonty](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontics-by-jonty) WF2 9BQ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [Poldent](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/poldent) WF1 3BY | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.3 (201 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smile Design Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-design-studio) WF1 3JU | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (116 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Space Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/space-dental-2) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | Under a mile | | [St Michael's Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-dental-practice) WF2 9BQ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.7 (46 reviews) | Under a mile | | [St Michael's Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-orthodontics) WF2 9BQ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.9 (142 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Total Orthodontics Belfast, Ormeau Road](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/total-orthodontics-belfast-ormeau-road) | Not listed | Private | 4.0 (5 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Tovey Little Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tovey-little-dental-centre) WF1 3AZ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (334 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Trinity House Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/trinity-house-orthodontics) WF1 3AZ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.5 (183 reviews) | 9 miles | ## Wakefield 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 | 109,766 | | Residents under 16 | 8.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,213 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 43.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 63.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,365 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 27% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% 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 | 1.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield | | Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 9 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Academy Cathedral — 0.9 miles Outwood Academy City Fields — 1.2 miles St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy — 1.5 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,304 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 [Brooks Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brooks-bank) [Clayton Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/clayton-hill) [Fall Ings](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fall-ings) [Thornes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornes) [Borough Corner](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/borough-corner) [New Scarborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/new-scarborough) [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 Wakefield How many orthodontists are there in Wakefield? There are 12 orthodontic practices on our register for Wakefield, 7 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Wakefield offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Wakefield: Advance Dental Care, Smile Design Studio, Space Dental, St Michael's Dental Practice, St Michael's Orthodontics, Tovey Little Dental Centre, Trinity House Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Wakefield has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Northgate Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Wakefield: 5.0 from 185 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Wakefield? 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 Wakefield | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wakefield](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wakefield) ## 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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