Orthodontic practices near Colsterworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Colsterworth; 4 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 6.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 7.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 11.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 11.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 11.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colsterworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantham, 6.8 miles north; the next are Melton Mowbray (11.6 miles west) and Sleaford (15.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham | 4 | 6.8 miles north |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 11.6 miles west |
| Sleaford | 1 | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Spalding | 3 | 18.9 miles east |
| Castor | 2 | 20.1 miles south-east |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 20.1 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 Colsterworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray (4.9 from 250 reviews), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 4.9 (250 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 4.9 (15 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 4.8 (299 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 4.8 (245 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colsterworth 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,245 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,489 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% 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 | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 290th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Maltings Dental Practice, Grantham — 7 miles High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 12 miles Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, Sleaford — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 13 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 Colsterworth
From Colsterworth the nearest practice is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 6.8 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 13.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elegant Smiles Grantham (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Colsterworth list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Colsterworth are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 6.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Colsterworth to The Maltings Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colsterworth
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Orthodontist in Colsterworth: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Colsterworth. It is relevant to searches focused on both Colsterworth and the wider Lincolnshire area. Colsterworth — a small village with a population of around 1,245 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Colsterworth
ONS classifies Colsterworth as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Colsterworth. Colsterworth's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 2,489 residents in Colsterworth's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Colsterworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 21.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Colsterworth sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Useful local orthodontic context for Colsterworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Colsterworth itself. The closest on record are The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 7 miles away; High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 12 miles away; and Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 16 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, North Witham, Stainby, Gunby, Lobthorpe, and South Stoke if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Facts about Colsterworth
With a population of roughly 1,245, Colsterworth is a small village within Lincolnshire. The nearest other location we cover is Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, under 1 km to the west.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Colsterworth
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Colsterworth can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Colsterworth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Colsterworth — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Colsterworth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Colsterworth helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Colsterworth runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colsterworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colsterworth
These links help widen your research beyond Colsterworth, Lincolnshire if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, North Witham, Stainby, Gunby, Lobthorpe, and South Stoke may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colsterworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colsterworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colsterworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colsterworth is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 6.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.0 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colsterworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Colsterworth, 4 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Grantham, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colsterworth?
The nearest practice to Colsterworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 6.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.0 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colsterworth, Lincolnshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Colsterworth, Lincolnshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.