Orthodontic practices near Buttermere
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Buttermere; 3 practices within 20. The closest is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, 10.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSCockermouth | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWorkington | 13.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 15.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (839 reviews) |
| Ghyllmount DentalPenrith | 22.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 25.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (263 reviews) |
| Kendal Dental CareKendal | 25.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| York Place DentalCarlisle | 27.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (200 reviews) |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 27.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buttermere with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cockermouth, 10.2 miles north-west; the next are Workington (13.9 miles north-west) and Maryport (15.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Workington | 1 | 13.9 miles north-west |
| Maryport | 1 | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Penrith | 1 | 22.2 miles north-east |
| Kendal | 2 | 25.2 miles south-east |
| Carlisle | 8 | 27.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buttermere
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alauna Dental Care Maryport (4.8 from 839 reviews), 15.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 4.8 (839 reviews) | 15.8 miles north-west |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWorkington | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buttermere 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 | 11.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,408 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cumbria | 642nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| 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 | DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Cockermouth — 10 miles St Michael's Dental Practice, Workington — 14 miles Alauna Dental Care Maryport, Maryport — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Buttermere
The nearest practice to Buttermere is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, 10.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: York Place Dental (27.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Buttermere list clear aligners, the nearest 13.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Buttermere are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, 10.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buttermere to DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS is roughly 25 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 270 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buttermere
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Orthodontist in Buttermere: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Buttermere. It is relevant to searches focused on both Buttermere and the wider Cumbria area.
A quick look at Buttermere
Heading north-west for around 4 km brings you to Rannerdale, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Rannerdale, Wasdale Head, Hopebeck, Loweswater, Thackthwaite, and Lorton may also help.
Buttermere in context
Officially, Buttermere is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Buttermere falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.2% of Buttermere's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Buttermere, 4.8% of the 1,408 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Cumbria, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Buttermere usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. DfE figures put 177 schools and 39,502 pupils across Buttermere's Local Authority. Buttermere's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Practice signals around Buttermere
There is no orthodontist on our records in Buttermere itself. The nearest recorded are DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 10 miles away; St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, about 14 miles away; and Alauna Dental Care Maryport, about 16 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buttermere
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buttermere often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buttermere?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buttermere is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are St Michael's Dental Practice (13.9 miles) and Alauna Dental Care Maryport (15.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buttermere?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buttermere, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cockermouth, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buttermere?
The nearest practice to Buttermere that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include St Michael's Dental Practice (13.9 miles) and Oxford Place Dental (27.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buttermere, Cumbria?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buttermere, 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.