Orthodontic practices near Great Humby
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Great Humby; 5 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 5.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 5.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 6.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Sleaford Dental and Implant StudioSleaford | 9.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (24 reviews) |
| SMILE ORTHODONTICSSpalding | 15.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Invisalign DentistSpalding | 15.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning DentistrySpalding | 15.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Humby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantham, 5.7 miles west; the next are Sleaford (9.3 miles north-east) and Spalding (15.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham | 4 | 5.7 miles west |
| Sleaford | 1 | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Spalding | 3 | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 17.6 miles south-west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 18.5 miles north-west |
| Boston | 8 | 20.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Humby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent (4.9 from 270 reviews), 18.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 4.9 (270 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-west |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 4.9 (250 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-west |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 4.9 (15 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-west |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 4.8 (299 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Humby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Kesteven |
| 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 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,156 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 229th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School — 5.6 miles Charles Read Academy — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Maltings Dental Practice, Grantham — 6 miles Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, Sleaford — 9 miles SMILE ORTHODONTICS, Spalding — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 14 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 Great Humby
The nearest practice to Great Humby is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 5.7 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elegant Smiles Grantham (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Great Humby list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Great Humby are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 5.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Great Humby to The Maltings Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Humby
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Orthodontist in Great Humby: Before booking anything in Great Humby, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Great Humby and the wider Lincolnshire area.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Ingoldsby, Ropsley, Bitchfield, Braceby, Lenton, and Manor Farm are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Where Great Humby sits locally
Ingoldsby is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Great Humby.
Local treatment availability around Great Humby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Humby itself. The nearest we do hold are The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 6 miles away; Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 9 miles away; and SMILE ORTHODONTICS in Spalding, about 16 miles away.
Area profile for Great Humby
ONS classifies Great Humby as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Great Humby sits within NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.5% of Great Humby's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 2,156 residents in Great Humby's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. Great Humby has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 21.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Great Humby attend schools such as Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (5.6 miles) and Charles Read Academy (5.8 miles). Great Humby sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Great Humby
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Great Humby has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Great Humby
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Great Humby — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Great Humby
Starting orthodontic treatment in Great Humby can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Great Humby runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Humby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Humby
These local links are here for anyone comparing Great Humby, Lincolnshire against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ingoldsby, Ropsley, Bitchfield, Braceby, Lenton, and Manor Farm.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Humby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Humby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Humby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Humby is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 5.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (5.8 miles) and Grantham and District Hospital (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Humby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Great Humby, 5 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Grantham, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Humby?
The nearest practice to Great Humby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 5.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (5.8 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Humby, Lincolnshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Great Humby, Lincolnshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.