Orthodontic practices near Aby
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Aby; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Waltham Dental Practice, 18.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 18.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| Pilgrim Hospital BostonBoston | 20.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.6 (591 reviews) |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 20.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (58 reviews) |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 20.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 21.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| Smile LincsCleethorpes | 21.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Park Dental StudioBoston | 21.3 miles south | – | – | – | 2.8 (40 reviews) |
| Holland House Dental CareBoston | 21.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Waltham, 18.5 miles north-west; the next are Boston (20.6 miles south) and Cleethorpes (20.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham | 1 | 18.5 miles north-west |
| Boston | 8 | 20.6 miles south |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 20.8 miles north |
| Lincoln | 7 | 25.9 miles west |
| Sleaford | 1 | 28.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Aby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Lindsey |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 9.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,936 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 18.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 723rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy — 2.9 miles John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 565 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 18 miles Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Boston — 21 miles A C Dental Services, Cleethorpes — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Broadway Dental Surgery — 16 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Aby
Aby is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Waltham Dental Practice, 18.5 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (20.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (25.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Aby list clear aligners, the nearest 18.5 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 Aby are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, 21.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Aby to Waltham Dental Practice is roughly 40 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 480 to 960 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aby
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Aby, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Lincolnshire.
Area profile for Aby
Aby is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Aby's under-16 share, 9.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,936 residents in the neighbourhood around Aby, 4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Aby has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 19 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 21.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Aby are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy (2.9 miles) and John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Aby falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
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What we know about practices near Aby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Aby itself. The nearest recorded are Waltham Dental Practice, about 18 miles away; Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 21 miles away; and A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, about 21 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aby is Waltham Dental Practice, about 18.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Pilgrim Hospital Boston (20.6 miles) and A C Dental Services (20.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Aby, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Waltham, 18.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aby?
The nearest practice to Aby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 21.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Boston Smile Centre (21.4 miles) and Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd (21.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aby, Lincolnshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aby, Lincolnshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.