Orthodontic practices near Fishtoft Drove
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Fishtoft Drove, 8 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 2.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Hospital BostonBoston | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.6 (591 reviews) |
| Park Dental StudioBoston | 2.6 miles south | – | – | – | 2.8 (40 reviews) |
| Holland House Dental CareBoston | 2.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (342 reviews) |
| Smiles NHS DentistBoston | 2.8 miles south | – | – | – | 2.0 (37 reviews) |
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 2.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (197 reviews) |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (140 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fishtoft Drove with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Boston, 2.2 miles south; the next are Sleaford (15.8 miles west) and Spalding (16.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8 | 2.2 miles south |
| Sleaford | 1 | 15.8 miles west |
| Spalding | 3 | 16.8 miles south |
| Lincoln | 7 | 25.1 miles north-west |
| King's Lynn | 5 | 25.4 miles south-east |
| Castle Rising | 1 | 26.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fishtoft Drove
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), 2.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 5.0 (197 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning DentistrySpalding | 4.7 (210 reviews) | 16.8 miles south |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 4.7 (15 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 4.3 (140 reviews) | 3.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fishtoft Drove 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,955 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% 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 | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Haven High Academy — 2.3 miles Boston High School — 2.3 miles The Boston Grammar School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,066 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Boston — 2 miles Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, Sleaford — 16 miles Invisalign Dentist, Spalding — 17 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 Drove
Fishtoft Drove is 2.2 miles from Pilgrim Hospital Boston, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Invisalign Dentist (16.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (25.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Fishtoft Drove list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Fishtoft Drove are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd in Boston, 2.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fishtoft Drove
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fishtoft Drove, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Fishtoft Drove and the wider Lincolnshire area.
Local context for Fishtoft Drove
The nearest other location we cover is Frith Bank, around 2 km to the south-west.
Practice signals around Fishtoft Drove
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fishtoft Drove itself. The closest on record are Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 2 miles away; Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 16 miles away; and Invisalign Dentist in Spalding, about 17 miles away.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Frith Bank, Frithville, Hall Hills, Hilldyke, Boston, and Anton's Gowt.
What official data says about Fishtoft Drove
By ONS classification, Fishtoft Drove falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fishtoft Drove falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Fishtoft Drove skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,955 residents in Fishtoft Drove's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Fishtoft Drove has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 21.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fishtoft Drove are served by secondary schools including Haven High Academy (2.3 miles) and Boston High School (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Fishtoft Drove sits among the more deprived areas of England.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fishtoft Drove
Patients in Fishtoft Drove have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fishtoft Drove offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fishtoft Drove
Starting orthodontic treatment in Fishtoft Drove can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fishtoft Drove
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Fishtoft Drove — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Fishtoft Drove as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fishtoft Drove falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.9% of Fishtoft Drove's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,955 residents in the neighbourhood around Fishtoft Drove, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Fishtoft Drove 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). Secondary-age pupils near Fishtoft Drove attend schools such as Haven High Academy (2.3 miles) and Boston High School (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Fishtoft Drove among England's more deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fishtoft Drove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fishtoft Drove
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Fishtoft Drove, Lincolnshire. Related nearby location pages such as Frith Bank, Frithville, Hall Hills, Hilldyke, Boston, and Anton's Gowt can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fishtoft Drove
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fishtoft Drove often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fishtoft Drove?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fishtoft Drove is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 2.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Park Dental Studio (2.6 miles) and Holland House Dental Care (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fishtoft Drove?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Fishtoft Drove, 8 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fishtoft Drove?
The nearest practice to Fishtoft Drove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd in Boston, about 2.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Boston Smile Centre (2.8 miles) and Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning Dentistry (16.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fishtoft Drove, Lincolnshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fishtoft Drove, Lincolnshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.