Orthodontic practices near Barbary Plains
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Barbary Plains, 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Ghyllmount Dental in Penrith, 2.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyllmount DentalPenrith | 2.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| Eden Dental PracticeCarlisle | 16.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (65 reviews) |
| York Place DentalCarlisle | 16.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (200 reviews) |
| S & J Crown & Bridge limited.Carlisle | 17.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle | 17.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Spedding Dental ClinicCarlisle | 17.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (35 reviews) |
| Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and OrthodonticsCarlisle | 18.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle | 18.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Barbary Plains with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Penrith, 2.6 miles west; the next are Carlisle (16.8 miles north-west) and Kendal (23.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith | 1 | 2.6 miles west |
| Carlisle | 8 | 16.8 miles north-west |
| Kendal | 2 | 23.5 miles south |
| Cockermouth | 1 | 26.7 miles west |
| Gretna | 1 | 26.8 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 Barbary Plains
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), 16.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Place DentalCarlisle | 5.0 (200 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-west |
| Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-west |
| Ghyllmount DentalPenrith | 4.9 (312 reviews) | 2.6 miles west |
| Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Barbary Plains at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Westmorland and Furness |
| 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 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,596 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Cumbria | 118th closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ullswater Community College — 2.1 miles Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,546 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 160 schools, 31,227 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ghyllmount Dental, Penrith — 3 miles Eden Dental Practice, Carlisle — 17 miles Sandes Avenue Dental Practice, Kendal — 24 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Sinclair's Dental Laboratory — 2 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 Barbary Plains
The nearest practice to Barbary Plains is Ghyllmount Dental in Penrith, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: York Place Dental (16.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around Barbary Plains list clear aligners, the nearest 16.9 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 Barbary Plains are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eden Dental Practice in Carlisle, 16.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Barbary Plains
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Orthodontist in Barbary Plains: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Barbary Plains? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Barbary Plains itself or elsewhere in Cumbria.
A quick look at Barbary Plains
Edenhall is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Barbary Plains.
What local practice data suggests in Barbary Plains
There is no orthodontist on our records in Barbary Plains itself. The nearest we do hold are Ghyllmount Dental in Penrith, about 3 miles away; Eden Dental Practice in Carlisle, about 17 miles away; and Sandes Avenue Dental Practice in Kendal, about 24 miles away.
The local picture in Barbary Plains
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Barbary Plains sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Barbary Plains, 7.8% of the 1,596 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cumbria, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Barbary Plains attend schools such as Ullswater Community College (2.1 miles) and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Barbary Plains's Local Authority area covers 160 schools and 31,227 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Barbary Plains close to the England median.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Edenhall, Brougham, Pategill, Langwathby, Clifton, and Great Salkeld.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Barbary Plains
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Barbary Plains
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Treatment Options in Barbary Plains — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Barbary Plains directly, though Sinclair's Dental Laboratory (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Barbary Plains — 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. Barbary Plains's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,596 residents in Barbary Plains's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Cumbria. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Barbary Plains are served by secondary schools including Ullswater Community College (2.1 miles) and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Barbary Plains's Local Authority area covers 160 schools and 31,227 pupils, according to DfE figures. Barbary Plains sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Barbary Plains. The nearest recorded are Ghyllmount Dental in Penrith, about 3 miles away; Eden Dental Practice in Carlisle, about 17 miles away; and Sandes Avenue Dental Practice in Kendal, about 24 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Barbary Plains. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Barbary Plains
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Barbary Plains, Cumbria, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Edenhall, Brougham, Pategill, Langwathby, Clifton, and Great Salkeld.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Barbary Plains
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barbary Plains often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barbary Plains?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barbary Plains is Ghyllmount Dental in Penrith, about 2.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Eden Dental Practice (16.8 miles) and York Place Dental (16.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Barbary Plains?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Barbary Plains, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barbary Plains?
The nearest practice to Barbary Plains that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eden Dental Practice in Carlisle, about 16.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Lismore House Dental Practice (17.9 miles) and Spedding Dental Clinic (17.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barbary Plains, Cumbria?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Barbary Plains, Cumbria?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.