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Find Orthodontic Options Around BD98

The BD98 postcode area covers patients researching orthodontic treatment around Owlet, Bradford. The aim is to turn a broad postcode search into treatment-specific next steps without a generic enquiry. A short photo assessment gives you an early steer before committing to an appointment.

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Orthodontic practices near BD98

On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of BD98, 68 practices within 10 and 125 practices within 20. The closest is Muirhead & Associates Dental Practice in Shipley, 0.8 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Muirhead & Associates Dental PracticeShipley0.8 miles north-west–––4.9 (155 reviews)
Shipley Dental CentreShipley1.2 miles north––✓4.8 (363 reviews)
Trinity House Orthodontics - Oral SurgeryBradford1.3 miles south-east–––4.6 (11 reviews)
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTHBradford1.3 miles south-east✓–––
Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley1.3 miles north-west✓––5.0 (37 reviews)
Honesty Dental CareSaltaire1.4 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (148 reviews)
Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire1.4 miles north-west–✓✓5.0 (70 reviews)
Ortho-Care (UK) LtdSaltaire1.6 miles north-west––✓5.0 (4 reviews)

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

Nearest places to BD98 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shipley, 0.8 miles north-west; the next are Bradford (1.3 miles south-east) and Saltaire (1.4 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Shipley30.8 miles north-west
Bradford21.3 miles south-east
Saltaire31.4 miles north-west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of BD98

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and Harrogate in Saltaire (5.0 from 70 reviews), 1.4 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire5.0 (70 reviews)1.4 miles north-west
Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley5.0 (37 reviews)1.3 miles north-west
Muirhead & Associates Dental PracticeShipley4.9 (155 reviews)0.8 miles north-west
Honesty Dental CareSaltaire4.9 (148 reviews)1.4 miles north-west

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

Getting orthodontic treatment from BD98

BD98 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Muirhead & Associates Dental Practice in Shipley is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 68 practices, and within 20 there are 125.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Shipley Dental Centre (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around BD98 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around BD98 are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTH, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 9 miles away.

BD98 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBradford
NHS dental servicesNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1624.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents11,503 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally14% aged 16 to 24 and 35.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car35.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,907 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 9 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsOasis Academy Lister Park — 0.2 miles
Valley Academy — 0.8 miles
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy — 0.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles24 schools, about 25,211 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area227 schools, 99,744 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesMuirhead & Associates Dental Practice, Shipley — under a mile
Trinity House Orthodontics - Oral Surgery, Bradford — 1 miles
Honesty Dental Care, Saltaire — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles68 within 10 miles, 125 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsBD18, BD99, BD1, BD8, BD9, BD17, BD2, BD97

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.

Braces and aligners in the BD98 area

A typical orthodontic search around BD98 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.

The nearest town page for BD98 is Owlet.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near BD98

Where is the nearest orthodontist to BD98?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to BD98 is Muirhead & Associates Dental Practice in Shipley, about 0.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Shipley Dental Centre (1.2 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics - Oral Surgery (1.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near BD98?

Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of BD98, 68 practices within 10 miles and 125 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near BD98?

The nearest practice to BD98 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTH, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite (1.3 miles) and Honesty Dental Care (1.4 miles).

Which places are in or near the BD98 postcode district?

Places in or next to BD98 include Owlet, Manningham, Shipley, Wrose, Frizinghall, Heaton Grove, Low Fold and Saltaire.

How do I find an orthodontist near the BD98 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Owlet, Bradford, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.

How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near BD98?

Simple alignment can complete in months; comprehensive treatment typically spans 12–24 months.

Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.

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