Orthodontic practices near Anthorn
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Anthorn; 3 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, 5.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTDAnnan | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 18/20 CHURCH STREETAnnan | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GUNNING DENTALAnnan | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICEGretna | 10.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cumberland InfirmaryCarlisle | 12.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (370 reviews) |
| Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and OrthodonticsCarlisle | 12.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle | 13.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (37 reviews) |
| Spedding Dental ClinicCarlisle | 14.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Anthorn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annan, 5.4 miles north; the next are Gretna (10.3 miles north-east) and Carlisle (12.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annan | 3 | 5.4 miles north |
| Gretna | 1 | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Carlisle | 8 | 12.8 miles east |
| Lockerbie | 2 | 14.8 miles north |
| Dumfries | 14 | 16.2 miles north-west |
| Maryport | 1 | 16.2 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 Anthorn
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York Place Dental in Carlisle (5.0 from 200 reviews), 14.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Place DentalCarlisle | 5.0 (200 reviews) | 14.3 miles east |
| Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 14.2 miles east |
| Nith Place Dental PracticeDumfries | 4.9 (10 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Anthorn at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cumberland |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East and North Cumbria 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,538 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cumbria | 291st closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest secondary schools | Solway Community School — 4.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 177 schools, 39,502 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, Annan — 5 miles GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, Gretna — 10 miles Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 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 Anthorn
From Anthorn the nearest practice is ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, 5.4 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 are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smileville Orthodontics (13 miles) mentions a free consultation; GK Dental Implants and Cosmetic Clinic | Dentist Dumfries | Invisalign | Veneers | Full Mouth Implants (17.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around Anthorn list clear aligners, the nearest 13 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Anthorn are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, 5.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Anthorn to ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Anthorn
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Orthodontist in Anthorn: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Anthorn? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cumbria and the surrounding area.
Anthorn in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Anthorn sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of Anthorn's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,538 residents in Anthorn's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Cumbria. Anthorn has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Anthorn attend schools such as Solway Community School (4.9 miles). There are 177 schools and 39,502 pupils in Anthorn's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Anthorn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Anthorn
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Anthorn itself. The nearest recorded are ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, about 5 miles away; GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, about 10 miles away; and Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, about 13 miles away.
Anthorn in numbers
Just under 1 km west, Cardurnock is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Anthorn Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Anthorn can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Anthorn
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Anthorn — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Anthorn
Many people in Anthorn delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Anthorn
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Anthorn — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Anthorn — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 13.7% of Anthorn's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Anthorn, 6.6% of the 1,538 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cumbria, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Anthorn; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Anthorn attend schools such as Solway Community School (4.9 miles). Anthorn's Local Authority has 177 schools educating 39,502 pupils (DfE data). Anthorn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Anthorn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Anthorn
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Anthorn, Cumbria with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Cardurnock, Newton Arlosh, Salt Coates, Seaville, Newbie, and Abbey Town can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Anthorn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Anthorn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Anthorn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Anthorn is ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, about 5.4 miles to the north. The next closest are 18/20 CHURCH STREET (5.4 miles) and GUNNING DENTAL (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Anthorn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Anthorn, 3 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Annan, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Anthorn?
The nearest practice to Anthorn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, about 5.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include 18/20 CHURCH STREET (5.4 miles) and GUNNING DENTAL (5.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Anthorn, Cumbria?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Anthorn, Cumbria?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.