Orthodontic practices near Grimsby
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Grimsby, 5 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, 0.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile LincsCleethorpes | 0.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 0.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (58 reviews) |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 0.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 3.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULLKingston upon Hull | 16.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 16.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (223 reviews) |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 17.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Grimsby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cleethorpes, 0.4 miles south-east; the next are Waltham (3.8 miles south) and Kingston upon Hull (16.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 0.4 miles south-east |
| Waltham | 1 | 3.8 miles south |
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 16.2 miles north-west |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 4 | 17.2 miles north-west |
| Skidby | 1 | 20.1 miles north-west |
| Scunthorpe | 4 | 22.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Grimsby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes (5.0 from 58 reviews), 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 0.8 miles south |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (590 reviews) | 17.6 miles north-west |
| Beverley House DentalSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (327 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-west |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (223 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Grimsby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North East Lincolnshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 86,138 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,679 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 56.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 992 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within North East Lincolnshire | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 39 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in North East Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ormiston Maritime Academy — 1.3 miles Havelock Academy — 1.3 miles Oasis Academy Wintringham — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,052 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 23,159 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Lincs, Cleethorpes — under a mile Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 4 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL, Kingston upon Hull — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | myorthodentist — under a mile |
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 Grimsby
The nearest practice to Grimsby is Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (29.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Grimsby list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Grimsby are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, 1.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Grimsby
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Research orthodontic options in Grimsby
Orthodontist in Grimsby: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Grimsby, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby — a large town with a population of around 86,138 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Grimsby
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Grimsby itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, under a mile away; Waltham Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL in Kingston upon Hull, about 16 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for East Marsh, Prince Albert Gardens, West Marsh, Holme Hill, Grant Thorold, and Littlefield.
About Grimsby
Around 86,138 people live in Grimsby, which is a large town within North East Lincolnshire. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to East Marsh, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Grimsby
Grimsby is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Grimsby's under-16 share sits at 17.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,679 residents in the neighbourhood around Grimsby, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across North East Lincolnshire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Grimsby is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Grimsby attend schools such as Ormiston Maritime Academy (1.3 miles) and Havelock Academy (1.3 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 23,159 pupils in Grimsby's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Grimsby among England's more deprived areas.
The Orthodontic Journey in Grimsby
Orthodontic treatment in Grimsby is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Grimsby
No orthodontic practice covers Grimsby directly, though myorthodentist (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Grimsby is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Grimsby, 6.1% of the 1,679 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across North East Lincolnshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Grimsby has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Grimsby are served by secondary schools including Ormiston Maritime Academy (1.3 miles) and Havelock Academy (1.3 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Grimsby's Local Authority area covers 70 schools and 23,159 pupils, according to DfE figures. Grimsby's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Grimsby
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Grimsby has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Grimsby 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Grimsby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Grimsby
These links help widen your research beyond Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including East Marsh, Prince Albert Gardens, West Marsh, Holme Hill, Grant Thorold, and Littlefield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Grimsby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Grimsby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grimsby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grimsby is Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are A C Dental Services (0.8 miles) and Shakespeare House Dental Practice (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Grimsby?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Grimsby, 5 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grimsby?
The nearest practice to Grimsby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (16.2 miles) and BritasiaDoctors Limited (16.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Grimsby, North East 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 Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.