Orthodontic practices near Fishtoft
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Fishtoft, 8 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Holland House Dental Care in Boston, 2.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland House Dental CareBoston | 2.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (342 reviews) |
| Smiles NHS DentistBoston | 2.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.0 (37 reviews) |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| Pilgrim Hospital BostonBoston | 2.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (591 reviews) |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 2.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (140 reviews) |
| Park Dental StudioBoston | 2.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.8 (40 reviews) |
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 3.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (197 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fishtoft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Boston, 2.5 miles north-west; the next are Spalding (14.2 miles south-west) and Sleaford (18.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8 | 2.5 miles north-west |
| Spalding | 3 | 14.2 miles south-west |
| Sleaford | 1 | 18.4 miles west |
| King's Lynn | 5 | 20.7 miles south-east |
| Castle Rising | 1 | 21.6 miles south-east |
| Grantham | 4 | 28.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fishtoft
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Private Dental Centre in Boston (5.0 from 197 reviews), 3.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 5.0 (197 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning DentistrySpalding | 4.7 (210 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-west |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 4.7 (15 reviews) | 2.6 miles north-west |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 4.3 (140 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fishtoft at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Boston |
| 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 |
| Population | 1,085 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,946 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 164 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 62nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Boston Grammar School — 2.3 miles Boston High School — 2.6 miles Haven High Academy — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,990 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Holland House Dental Care, Boston — 2 miles Invisalign Dentist, Spalding — 14 miles Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, Sleaford — 18 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 12 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 Fishtoft
The nearest practice to Fishtoft is Holland House Dental Care in Boston, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Invisalign Dentist (14.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (28.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Fishtoft list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fishtoft are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Boston Smile Centre, 2.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fishtoft
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Orthodontist in Fishtoft: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Fishtoft? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Lincolnshire. Fishtoft — a small village with a population of around 1,085 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Fishtoft
Fishtoft — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 18.1% of Fishtoft's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,946 residents in the neighbourhood around Fishtoft, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Fishtoft has more choice than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Fishtoft are served by secondary schools including The Boston Grammar School (2.3 miles) and Boston High School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fishtoft close to the England median.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Freiston, Tamworth Green, Haltoft End, Scrane End, Skirbeck, and Brand End if you are weighing up more than one location.
Fishtoft in numbers
Fishtoft is home to around 1,085 people, classing it as a small village within Lincolnshire. The nearest other location we cover is Freiston, around 2 km to the north-east.
Practice signals around Fishtoft
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fishtoft. The closest on record are Holland House Dental Care in Boston, about 2 miles away; Invisalign Dentist in Spalding, about 14 miles away; and Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 18 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fishtoft
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fishtoft helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Fishtoft
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fishtoft
Practices serving Fishtoft differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Fishtoft — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Fishtoft's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 1,946 residents in Fishtoft's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Fishtoft has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Fishtoft attend schools such as The Boston Grammar School (2.3 miles) and Boston High School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Fishtoft sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fishtoft
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fishtoft can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Fishtoft — Local Context
What's available in Fishtoft depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Fishtoft is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fishtoft falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,946 residents in the neighbourhood around Fishtoft, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Fishtoft is better served than 69% of towns in England. 21.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Fishtoft are served by secondary schools including The Boston Grammar School (2.3 miles) and Boston High School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Fishtoft sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Fishtoft itself. The nearest recorded are Holland House Dental Care in Boston, about 2 miles away; Invisalign Dentist in Spalding, about 14 miles away; and Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 18 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fishtoft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fishtoft
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Freiston, Tamworth Green, Haltoft End, Scrane End, Skirbeck, and Brand End follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fishtoft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fishtoft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fishtoft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fishtoft is Holland House Dental Care in Boston, about 2.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Boston Smile Centre (2.5 miles) and Smiles NHS Dentist (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fishtoft?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Fishtoft, 8 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fishtoft?
The nearest practice to Fishtoft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Boston Smile Centre, about 2.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd (2.6 miles) and Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning Dentistry (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fishtoft, Lincolnshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fishtoft, Lincolnshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.