Orthodontic practices near Crookdake
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crookdake; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, 9.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSCockermouth | 9.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 10.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (839 reviews) |
| ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTDAnnan | 14.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 18/20 CHURCH STREETAnnan | 14.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GUNNING DENTALAnnan | 14.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and OrthodonticsCarlisle | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Cumberland InfirmaryCarlisle | 14.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (370 reviews) |
| Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle | 14.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crookdake with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cockermouth, 9.0 miles south-west; the next are Maryport (10.7 miles south-west) and Annan (14.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth | 1 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Maryport | 1 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Annan | 3 | 14.3 miles north |
| Carlisle | 8 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Workington | 1 | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Gretna | 1 | 16.7 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 Crookdake
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York Place Dental in Carlisle (5.0 from 200 reviews), 14.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Place DentalCarlisle | 5.0 (200 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 4.8 (839 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crookdake 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,640 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cumbria | 551st closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beacon Hill Community School — 3.2 miles The Nelson Thomlinson School — 5.1 miles |
| 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 — 9 miles Alauna Dental Care Maryport, Maryport — 11 miles ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, Annan — 14 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, 15 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 Crookdake
From Crookdake the nearest practice is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, 9 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smileville Orthodontics (14.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; GK Dental Implants and Cosmetic Clinic | Dentist Dumfries | Invisalign | Veneers | Full Mouth Implants (24.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 8 of the practices around Crookdake list clear aligners, the nearest 14.6 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 Crookdake 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, 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crookdake to DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS 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 230 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crookdake
Cumbria12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Crookdake
Orthodontist in Crookdake: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Crookdake. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cumbria.
What local practice data suggests in Crookdake
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crookdake itself. The nearest we do hold are DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 9 miles away; Alauna Dental Care Maryport, about 11 miles away; and ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD, about 14 miles away.
Where Crookdake sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Baggrow, around 2 km to the south-west.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for High Scales, Baggrow, Bromfield, Blennerhasset, Fletchertown, and Torpenhow.
The local picture in Crookdake
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Crookdake sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Crookdake's under-16 share sits at 17.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,640 residents in Crookdake's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Cumbria. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crookdake; the nearest is about 9 miles away. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Crookdake are Beacon Hill Community School (3.2 miles) and The Nelson Thomlinson School (5.1 miles). Crookdake's Local Authority has 177 schools educating 39,502 pupils (DfE data). Crookdake sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Crookdake
The orthodontic landscape in Crookdake offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crookdake
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Crookdake
Many people in Crookdake 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crookdake
Not every practice near Crookdake offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Crookdake is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crookdake falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.9% of Crookdake's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,640 residents in Crookdake's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Cumbria. Crookdake has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Crookdake attend schools such as Beacon Hill Community School (3.2 miles) and The Nelson Thomlinson School (5.1 miles). Crookdake's Local Authority area covers 177 schools and 39,502 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Crookdake close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crookdake. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crookdake
This section helps connect Crookdake, Cumbria to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including High Scales, Baggrow, Bromfield, Blennerhasset, Fletchertown, and Torpenhow.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crookdake
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crookdake often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crookdake?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crookdake is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 9.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Alauna Dental Care Maryport (10.7 miles) and ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD (14.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crookdake?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crookdake, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cockermouth, 9.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crookdake?
The nearest practice to Crookdake that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 9.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD (14.3 miles) and 18/20 CHURCH STREET (14.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crookdake, Cumbria?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crookdake, Cumbria?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.