Orthodontic practices near Dunham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dunham; 7 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, 9.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Parade Dental CareLincoln | 9.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (418 reviews) |
| Newland Dental CareLincoln | 9.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (249 reviews) |
| TrollDental UK LtdLincoln | 9.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Lincoln Dental And Implant StudioLincoln | 9.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 9.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (65 reviews) |
| The Forum OrthodonticsBeckingham | 9.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (17 reviews) |
| Treeline Dental Care Lincoln - InvisalignLincoln | 9.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (531 reviews) |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 10.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (581 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dunham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lincoln, 9.6 miles east; the next are Beckingham (9.8 miles north) and Newark on Trent (13.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 7 | 9.6 miles east |
| Beckingham | 1 | 9.8 miles north |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 13.4 miles south |
| Worksop | 5 | 14.4 miles west |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 2 | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Auckley | 1 | 18.6 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 Dunham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shine Dental Care Mansfield in Mansfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 615 reviews), 18.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Dental Care MansfieldMansfield Woodhouse | 5.0 (615 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 10.8 miles east |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Bassetlaw DentalWorksop | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 14.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bassetlaw |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,266 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 465th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tuxford Academy — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | West Parade Dental Care, Lincoln — 10 miles The Forum Orthodontics, Beckingham — 10 miles Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 13 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Carholme Dental Practice — 9 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 Dunham
The nearest practice to Dunham is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, 9.6 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 are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Grin Orthodontics (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Dunham list clear aligners, the nearest 9.6 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 Dunham are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, 9.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dunham to West Parade Dental Care 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunham
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Orthodontist in Dunham: This page was put together for people in Dunham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Lincolnshire.
Local context for Dunham
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Newton on Trent, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Dunham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dunham itself. The closest on record are West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, about 10 miles away; The Forum Orthodontics in Beckingham, about 10 miles away; and Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Dunham
ONS classifies Dunham as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Dunham falls under NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. Dunham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,266 residents in the neighbourhood around Dunham, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dunham; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Dunham attend schools such as Tuxford Academy (5.3 miles). Dunham sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunham is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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All Orthodontic Options in Dunham Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dunham can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Dunham
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Dunham
Many people in Dunham 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dunham
There's no orthodontist on record in Dunham itself; the nearest dentist, Carholme Dental Practice, is about 9 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Dunham — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 12% of residents under 16, Dunham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,266 residents in Dunham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Dunham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Dunham attend schools such as Tuxford Academy (5.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Dunham close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dunham is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dunham
If Dunham, Lincolnshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Newton on Trent, Cottam, Laughterton, North Clifton, Laneham, and Ragnall.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dunham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunham is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, about 9.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Newland Dental Care (9.7 miles) and TrollDental UK Ltd (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dunham, 7 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lincoln, 9.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunham?
The nearest practice to Dunham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Parade Dental Care in Lincoln, about 9.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Newland Dental Care (9.7 miles) and Treeline Dental Care Lincoln - Invisalign (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunham, 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 Dunham, Lincolnshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.