Orthodontic practices near Kingthorpe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kingthorpe; 2 practices within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is Lincoln Orthodontics, 8.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 8.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (581 reviews) |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 10.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (65 reviews) |
| TrollDental UK LtdLincoln | 10.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Lincoln Dental And Implant StudioLincoln | 10.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (181 reviews) |
| Newland Dental CareLincoln | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (249 reviews) |
| Treeline Dental Care Lincoln - InvisalignLincoln | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (531 reviews) |
| West Parade Dental CareLincoln | 10.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (418 reviews) |
| Sleaford Dental and Implant StudioSleaford | 17.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingthorpe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lincoln, 8.9 miles west; the next are Sleaford (17.9 miles south) and Waltham (20.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 7 | 8.9 miles west |
| Sleaford | 1 | 17.9 miles south |
| Waltham | 1 | 20.2 miles north-east |
| Boston | 8 | 21.4 miles south-east |
| Beckingham | 1 | 22.7 miles north-west |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 23.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingthorpe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lincoln Orthodontics (5.0 from 581 reviews), 8.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 10.0 miles west |
| West Parade Dental CareLincoln | 4.8 (418 reviews) | 10.3 miles west |
| Lincoln Dental And Implant StudioLincoln | 4.8 (181 reviews) | 10.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingthorpe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,447 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 433rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lincoln Orthodontics, Lincoln — 9 miles Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, Sleaford — 18 miles Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 8 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Broadway Dental Surgery — 8 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 Kingthorpe
The nearest practice to Kingthorpe is Lincoln Orthodontics, 8.9 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 8.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lincoln Orthodontics (8.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Kingthorpe list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kingthorpe are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lincoln Orthodontics, 8.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kingthorpe to Lincoln Orthodontics is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingthorpe
Lincolnshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Kingthorpe
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Kingthorpe, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Lincolnshire and the surrounding area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Kingthorpe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kingthorpe. The nearest we do hold are Lincoln Orthodontics, about 9 miles away; Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 18 miles away; and Waltham Dental Practice, about 20 miles away.
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The local picture in Kingthorpe
ONS classifies Kingthorpe as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kingthorpe falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kingthorpe, 6.7% of the 2,447 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kingthorpe; the nearest is about 9 miles away. 21.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. By national deprivation ranking, Kingthorpe is roughly mid-table for England.
Where Kingthorpe sits locally
Just around 3 km north-west, Apley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kingthorpe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kingthorpe helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kingthorpe
There's no orthodontist on record in Kingthorpe itself; the nearest dentist, Broadway Dental Surgery, is about 8 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Kingthorpe falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,447 residents in Kingthorpe's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kingthorpe; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 21.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. National deprivation data puts Kingthorpe close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Kingthorpe Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Kingthorpe can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Kingthorpe — Local Context
Kingthorpe has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Broadway Dental Surgery — is about 8 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Kingthorpe — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Kingthorpe's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kingthorpe, 6.7% of the 2,447 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kingthorpe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). By national deprivation ranking, Kingthorpe is roughly mid-table for England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kingthorpe itself. The closest on record are Lincoln Orthodontics, about 9 miles away; Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 18 miles away; and Waltham Dental Practice, about 20 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 Kingthorpe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kingthorpe
These links help widen your research beyond Kingthorpe, Lincolnshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Wragby, Langton by Wragby, Apley, Goltho, Bardney, and Stainfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kingthorpe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingthorpe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingthorpe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingthorpe is Lincoln Orthodontics, about 8.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Grin Orthodontics (10.0 miles) and TrollDental UK Ltd (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingthorpe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kingthorpe, 2 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lincoln, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingthorpe?
The nearest practice to Kingthorpe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lincoln Orthodontics, about 8.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Newland Dental Care (10.2 miles) and Treeline Dental Care Lincoln - Invisalign (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingthorpe, Lincolnshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kingthorpe, Lincolnshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.