Orthodontic practices near Carlton Ashes
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Carlton Ashes, 6 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Grantham and District Hospital, 4.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 4.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Sleaford Dental and Implant StudioSleaford | 8.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (24 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 10.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Treeline Dental Care Lincoln - InvisalignLincoln | 16.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (531 reviews) |
| Lincoln Dental And Implant StudioLincoln | 16.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Carlton Ashes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantham, 4.7 miles south; the next are Sleaford (8.9 miles east) and Newark on Trent (10.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham | 4 | 4.7 miles south |
| Sleaford | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Lincoln | 7 | 16.5 miles north |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 17.5 miles west |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 19.0 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 Carlton Ashes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lincoln Orthodontics (5.0 from 581 reviews), 17.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 17.7 miles north |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 19.3 miles west |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 17.2 miles north |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 4.9 (642 reviews) | 17.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Carlton Ashes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Kesteven |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,542 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 46 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 Lincolnshire | 157th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory Ruskin Academy — 4.7 miles The King's School, Grantham — 5.2 miles Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Grantham and District Hospital, Grantham — 5 miles Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, Sleaford — 9 miles Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 21 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 Carlton Ashes
The nearest practice to Carlton Ashes is Grantham and District Hospital, 4.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elegant Smiles Grantham (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (5.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Carlton Ashes list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Carlton Ashes are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham, 5.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Carlton Ashes
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Carlton Ashes in numbers
Just around 2 km east, Carlton Scroop is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Carlton Ashes
There is no orthodontist on our records in Carlton Ashes itself. The closest on record are Grantham and District Hospital, about 5 miles away; Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 9 miles away; and Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 10 miles away.
Carlton Ashes in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Carlton Ashes sits within NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,542 residents in the neighbourhood around Carlton Ashes, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 21.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Carlton Ashes are The Priory Ruskin Academy (4.7 miles) and The King's School, Grantham (5.2 miles). Carlton Ashes falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Carlton Ashes
Orthodontic treatment in Carlton Ashes is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Carlton Ashes
Orthodontic practices in and around Carlton Ashes vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Carlton Ashes is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Carlton Ashes sits within NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Carlton Ashes's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,542 residents in the neighbourhood around Carlton Ashes, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. 21.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Carlton Ashes attend schools such as The Priory Ruskin Academy (4.7 miles) and The King's School, Grantham (5.2 miles). National deprivation data ranks Carlton Ashes among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Carlton Ashes
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Carlton Ashes has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Carlton Ashes — Local Context
Not every practice near Carlton Ashes offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Carlton Ashes as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,542 residents in the neighbourhood around Carlton Ashes, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Carlton Ashes are The Priory Ruskin Academy (4.7 miles) and The King's School, Grantham (5.2 miles). Carlton Ashes falls in a less deprived area than most of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Carlton Ashes. The nearest we do hold are Grantham and District Hospital, about 5 miles away; Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 9 miles away; and Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Carlton Ashes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Carlton Ashes
This section helps connect Carlton Ashes, Lincolnshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Hough on the Hill, Barkston, Carlton Scroop, Caythorpe, Frieston, and Normanton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Carlton Ashes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Carlton Ashes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Carlton Ashes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Carlton Ashes is Grantham and District Hospital, about 4.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (5.5 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Carlton Ashes?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Carlton Ashes, 6 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Carlton Ashes?
The nearest practice to Carlton Ashes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham, about 5.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Elegant Smiles Grantham (5.7 miles) and The Maltings Dental Practice (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Carlton Ashes, Lincolnshire?
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 Carlton Ashes, Lincolnshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.