Orthodontic practices near Clixby
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clixby; 1 practice within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Waltham Dental Practice, 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 9.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 11.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (58 reviews) |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 11.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| Smile LincsCleethorpes | 11.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Blyton Dental ScunthorpeScunthorpe | 11.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| Bottesford Dental PracticeScunthorpe | 12.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (317 reviews) |
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 13.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clixby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Waltham, 9.9 miles east; the next are Cleethorpes (11.1 miles east) and Scunthorpe (11.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 11.1 miles east |
| Scunthorpe | 4 | 11.9 miles west |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 4 | 14.9 miles north |
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 15.4 miles north |
| Brough | 1 | 17.2 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 Clixby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bottesford Dental Practice in Scunthorpe (5.0 from 317 reviews), 12.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bottesford Dental PracticeScunthorpe | 5.0 (317 reviews) | 12.5 miles west |
| Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 19.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clixby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,676 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 | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 487th 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 | Caistor Grammar School — 1.8 miles Caistor Yarborough Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,370 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 10 miles A C Dental Services, Cleethorpes — 11 miles Blyton Dental Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Pure Dental Clinic — 8 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 Clixby
The nearest practice to Clixby is Waltham Dental Practice, 9.9 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (20.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Clixby list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clixby are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, 12.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clixby to Waltham Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clixby
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Orthodontist in Clixby: Before booking anything in Clixby, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Clixby with the wider Lincolnshire area.
A quick look at Clixby
Just around 2 km north-west, Grasby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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What we know about practices near Clixby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clixby itself. The closest on record are Waltham Dental Practice, about 10 miles away; A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, about 11 miles away; and Blyton Dental Scunthorpe, about 12 miles away.
The local picture in Clixby
Clixby — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Clixby's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Clixby, 7.1% of the 2,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Clixby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 21.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Clixby are served by secondary schools including Caistor Grammar School (1.8 miles) and Caistor Yarborough Academy (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Clixby's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
The Orthodontic Journey in Clixby
Many people in Clixby 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Clixby
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Clixby — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Clixby
Patients in Clixby have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Clixby — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Clixby directly, though Pure Dental Clinic (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Clixby — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,676 residents in the neighbourhood around Clixby, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. People in Clixby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Clixby attend schools such as Caistor Grammar School (1.8 miles) and Caistor Yarborough Academy (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Clixby sits close to the England average for deprivation. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clixby itself. The closest on record are Waltham Dental Practice, about 10 miles away; A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, about 11 miles away; and Blyton Dental Scunthorpe, about 12 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 Clixby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clixby
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clixby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clixby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clixby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clixby is Waltham Dental Practice, about 9.9 miles to the east. The next closest are A C Dental Services (11.1 miles) and Shakespeare House Dental Practice (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clixby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clixby, 1 practice within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Waltham, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clixby?
The nearest practice to Clixby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 12.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Bottesford Dental Practice (12.5 miles) and Scunthorpe Orthodontics (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clixby, Lincolnshire?
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 Clixby, Lincolnshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.