Orthodontic practices near HG4
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of HG4; 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 9.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 10.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (416 reviews) |
| Purely DentalKnaresborough | 10.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (133 reviews) |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 10.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsHarrogate | 10.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 11.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (168 reviews) |
| Harrogate Dental & Implant ClinicHarrogate | 11.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (30 reviews) |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (287 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to HG4 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 9.2 miles north; the next are Harrogate (10.6 miles south) and Knaresborough (10.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 9.2 miles north |
| Harrogate | 6 | 10.6 miles south |
| Knaresborough | 1 | 10.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of HG4
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MapleLeaf Dental in Harrogate (5.0 from 168 reviews), 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MapleLeaf DentalHarrogate | 5.0 (168 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Clover House Dental Practice LtdHarrogate | 4.9 (416 reviews) | 10.6 miles south |
| Chatsworth House Dental ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 10.8 miles south |
| The Harrogate ClinicHarrogate | 4.9 (287 reviews) | 11.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from HG4
From HG4 the nearest practice is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 9.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (9.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around HG4 list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around HG4 are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 9.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from HG4 to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
HG4 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,351 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Ripon — 1.6 miles Ripon Grammar School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,566 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 9 miles Clover House Dental Practice Ltd, Harrogate — 11 miles Purely Dental, Knaresborough — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 12 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | HG3, HG1, HG2, HG5, YO51, DL7, YO7, DL8 |
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.
Teeth straightening near HG4
Patients in the HG4 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for HG4 is Sutton Grange.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near HG4
Where is the nearest orthodontist to HG4?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to HG4 is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 9.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Clover House Dental Practice Ltd (10.6 miles) and Purely Dental (10.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near HG4?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of HG4, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near HG4?
The nearest practice to HG4 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 9.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Purely Dental (10.7 miles) and The Harrogate Clinic (11.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the HG4 postcode district?
Places in or next to HG4 include Sutton Grange, Clotherholme, North Stainley, North Lees, Studley Roger, Ripon, Aldfield and Galphay.
How do I find an orthodontist near the HG4 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Sutton Grange, North Yorkshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near HG4?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
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.