Orthodontic practices near LS17
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of LS17, 49 practices within 10 and 134 practices within 20. The closest is Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, 1.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 1.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (84 reviews) |
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 2.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (87 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds | 3.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (63 reviews) |
| New Smile Dental CareLeeds | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (155 reviews) |
| Leeds Dental InstituteLeeds | 4.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (106 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to LS17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chapel Allerton, 1.5 miles south-east; the next are Leeds (2.2 miles south) and Horsforth (3.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Allerton | 1 | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Leeds | 6 | 2.2 miles south |
| Horsforth | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of LS17
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles on Harrogate Road in Leeds (5.0 from 258 reviews), 2.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles on Harrogate RoadLeeds | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
| Yorkshire OrthodonticsChapel Allerton | 5.0 (84 reviews) | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) | 4.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from LS17
The nearest practice to LS17 is Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 49 practices, and within 20 there are 134.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around LS17 list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 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 LS17 are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away.
LS17 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leeds |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,057 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leeds Jewish Free School — 0.8 miles Allerton High School — 1.2 miles Allerton Grange School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 8,688 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Yorkshire Orthodontics, Chapel Allerton — 2 miles Smiles on Harrogate Road, Leeds — 2 miles Smile Clinic North Leeds, Horsforth — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 49 within 10 miles, 134 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | LS8, LS7, LS6, LS2, LS9, LS1, LS3, LS98 |
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 LS17 area
People searching from LS17 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for LS17 is Moortown.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LS17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LS17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LS17 is Yorkshire Orthodontics in Chapel Allerton, about 1.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smiles on Harrogate Road (2.2 miles) and Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LS17?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of LS17, 49 practices within 10 miles and 134 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LS17?
The nearest practice to LS17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 3.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include New Smile Dental Care (3.7 miles) and Clarendon Dental Spa (4.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the LS17 postcode district?
Places in or next to LS17 include Moortown, Alwoodley, Lidgett Park, Camp Town, Moor Allerton, Park Villas, Gledhow and Chapel Allerton.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LS17 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Moortown, City and Borough of Leeds, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.
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.