Orthodontic practices near Croftlands
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Croftlands; 4 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 6.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) |
| Teckkam Dental CareBarrow in Furness | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| Kings OrthodonticsBarrow in Furness | 7.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (47 reviews) |
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 13.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (388 reviews) |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 13.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| Lancaster Smile ClinicLancaster | 15.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Malmin OrthodonticsLancaster | 15.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (86 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Croftlands with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barrow in Furness, 6.7 miles south-west; the next are Lancaster (13.1 miles south-east) and Morecambe (13.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow in Furness | 4 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Lancaster | 7 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Morecambe | 1 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Caton | 1 | 17.0 miles south-east |
| Kendal | 2 | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 18.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Croftlands
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster (5.0 from 388 reviews), 13.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 5.0 (388 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 4.9 (263 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Croftlands at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Westmorland and Furness |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,940 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 944 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cumbria | 371st closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ulverston Victoria High School — 0.2 miles Dowdales School — 4.4 miles Cartmel Priory CofE School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,319 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 160 schools, 31,227 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oxford Place Dental, Barrow in Furness — 7 miles Hest Bank Dental Care, Lancaster — 13 miles Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe — 13 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, 16 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 Croftlands
From Croftlands the nearest practice is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 6.7 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 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hest Bank Dental Care (13.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Malmin Orthodontics (15.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Croftlands list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Croftlands are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Croftlands to Oxford Place Dental 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Croftlands
Cumbria12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Croftlands
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Croftlands, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Croftlands and the wider Cumbria area.
What we know about practices near Croftlands
There is no orthodontist on our records in Croftlands itself. The nearest we do hold are Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 7 miles away; Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster, about 13 miles away; and Bare Dental Clinic (Private) in Morecambe, about 13 miles away.
Local snapshot of Croftlands
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Dragley Beck, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Croftlands
Croftlands's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. Croftlands sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Croftlands's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Croftlands, 5.6% of the 1,940 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Cumbria, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Croftlands; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Croftlands are Ulverston Victoria High School (0.2 miles) and Dowdales School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 160 schools and 31,227 pupils across Croftlands's Local Authority. Croftlands's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Croftlands is about 34 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Dragley Beck, Town Bank, Ulverston, South Ulverston, Newland Bottom, and Rosside.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Croftlands
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Croftlands can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Croftlands
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Croftlands — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Croftlands
Orthodontic treatment in Croftlands is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Croftlands
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Croftlands. Croftlands — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Croftlands's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,940 residents in Croftlands's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cumbria. People in Croftlands usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Croftlands are Ulverston Victoria High School (0.2 miles) and Dowdales School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Croftlands's Local Authority has 160 schools educating 31,227 pupils (DfE data). Croftlands's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Croftlands is about 34 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Croftlands. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Croftlands
If Croftlands, Cumbria is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Dragley Beck, Town Bank, Ulverston, South Ulverston, Newland Bottom, and Rosside for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Croftlands
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Croftlands often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Croftlands?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Croftlands is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 6.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (7.6 miles) and Teckkam Dental Care (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Croftlands?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Croftlands, 4 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barrow in Furness, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Croftlands?
The nearest practice to Croftlands that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 6.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (7.6 miles) and Bare Dental Clinic (Private) (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Croftlands, 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 Croftlands, Cumbria?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.