Orthodontic practices near Dovendale
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Dovendale; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Waltham Dental Practice, 13.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 13.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 15.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (58 reviews) |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 15.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| Smile LincsCleethorpes | 16.3 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 16.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 20.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (581 reviews) |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 21.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (65 reviews) |
| Lincoln Dental And Implant StudioLincoln | 21.5 miles west | – | – | – | 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 Dovendale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Waltham, 13.0 miles north; the next are Cleethorpes (15.9 miles north) and Lincoln (20.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham | 1 | 13.0 miles north |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 15.9 miles north |
| Lincoln | 7 | 20.2 miles west |
| Boston | 8 | 23.5 miles south |
| Sleaford | 1 | 27.2 miles south-west |
| Scunthorpe | 2 | 28.6 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 Dovendale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes (5.0 from 58 reviews), 15.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 4.8 (43 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 4.7 (103 reviews) | 16.6 miles north |
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 4.6 (28 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dovendale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,191 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 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 Lincolnshire | 609th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Grammar School — 2.8 miles Louth Academy — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 900 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 13 miles A C Dental Services, Cleethorpes — 16 miles Lincoln Orthodontics, Lincoln — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 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 Dovendale
The nearest practice to Dovendale is Waltham Dental Practice, 13 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. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (15.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (20.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Dovendale list clear aligners, the nearest 13 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dovendale are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, 16.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dovendale to Waltham Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dovendale
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Orthodontist in Dovendale: Before booking anything in Dovendale, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Lincolnshire.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Raithby, Hallington, Tathwell, Withcall, Cawkwell, and Farforth are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What local practice data suggests in Dovendale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dovendale itself. The nearest we do hold are Waltham Dental Practice, about 13 miles away; A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, about 16 miles away; and Lincoln Orthodontics, about 20 miles away.
The local picture in Dovendale
Dovendale's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dovendale falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Dovendale's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 2,191 residents in Dovendale's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. People in Dovendale usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. 21.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Dovendale are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI Grammar School (2.8 miles) and Louth Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Dovendale close to the England median.
Dovendale in numbers
Just around 1 km north-east, Raithby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Dovendale
Orthodontic treatment in Dovendale 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Dovendale runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dovendale
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dovendale can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dovendale
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dovendale — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dovendale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dovendale
This section helps connect Dovendale, Lincolnshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Raithby, Hallington, Tathwell, Withcall, Cawkwell, and Farforth.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dovendale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dovendale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dovendale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dovendale is Waltham Dental Practice, about 13.0 miles to the north. The next closest are A C Dental Services (15.9 miles) and Shakespeare House Dental Practice (15.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dovendale?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dovendale, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Waltham, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dovendale?
The nearest practice to Dovendale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 16.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Lincoln Orthodontics (20.2 miles) and Newland Dental Care (21.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dovendale, Lincolnshire?
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 Dovendale, Lincolnshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.