NHS Treatment in Field Broughton at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of 1,712 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe — 10.9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cartmel Priory CofE School — 1.6 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — about 33 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Field Broughton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Field Broughton; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster, 10.3 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Bare Dental Clinic (Private), 10.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 10.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 12.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Marketgate Dental PracticeLancaster | 13.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (405 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER)Lancaster | 13.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 13.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 25.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Field Broughton with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Morecambe, 10.9 miles south-east; the next are Barrow in Furness (12.9 miles south-west) and Lancaster (13.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 1 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Barrow in Furness | 2 | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Lancaster | 2 | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 1 | 25.9 miles south |
| Blackpool | 1 | 28.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Field Broughton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bare Dental Clinic (Private) in Morecambe (5.0 from 32 reviews), 10.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Marketgate Dental PracticeLancaster | 4.8 (405 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Field Broughton, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 2.2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe, 10.9 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 33 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Field Broughton are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Field Broughton follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Field Broughton
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Cumbria vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
There's no orthodontist on record in Field Broughton itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Field Broughton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Census 2021 counts 1,712 residents in the neighbourhood around Field Broughton, 4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Cumbria. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Field Broughton is about 33 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Field Broughton. Officially, Field Broughton is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Field Broughton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.2% of residents are under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Field Broughton attend schools such as Cartmel Priory CofE School (1.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Field Broughton's Local Authority has 160 schools educating 31,227 pupils (DfE data). People in Field Broughton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Field Broughton. The nearest recorded are Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster, about 10 miles away; Bare Dental Clinic (Private) in Morecambe, about 11 miles away; and Kendal Dental Care, about 11 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Field Broughton
The NHS pathway in Field Broughton is well-structured — here's what to expect at each stage:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Field Broughton.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Waiting Times in Field Broughton
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Cumbria vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Children's Orthodontics in Field Broughton
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Field Broughton
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Field Broughton
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Cumbria apply the same national criteria consistently. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Field Broughton.
Eligibility in Field Broughton — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Cumbria depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Field Broughton
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Field Broughton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Field Broughton is Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster, about 10.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bare Dental Clinic (Private) (10.9 miles) and Kendal Dental Care (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Field Broughton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Field Broughton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lancaster, 10.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Field Broughton?
The nearest practice to Field Broughton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bare Dental Clinic (Private) in Morecambe, about 10.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Oxford Place Dental (12.9 miles) and Marketgate Dental Practice (13.2 miles).
How deprived is Field Broughton compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Field Broughton is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many pupils are in Field Broughton's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 160 schools and 31,227 pupils across Field Broughton's Local Authority.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Field Broughton?
Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What kind of area is Field Broughton?
ONS classifies Field Broughton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Are NHS orthodontic charges the same across the UK?
No — NHS dental charges are set separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What stays the same everywhere is that eligible under-18s pay nothing. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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