Orthodontic practices near Listoft
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Listoft; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 19.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Hospital BostonBoston | 19.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (591 reviews) |
| Park Dental StudioBoston | 20.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.8 (40 reviews) |
| Holland House Dental CareBoston | 20.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 20.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (342 reviews) |
| Smiles NHS DentistBoston | 20.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.0 (37 reviews) |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 20.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 20.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (140 reviews) |
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 21.2 miles south-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 Listoft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Boston, 19.7 miles south-west; the next are Waltham (25.5 miles north-west) and Cleethorpes (27.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8 | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Waltham | 1 | 25.5 miles north-west |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 27.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Listoft 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 | 10.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,978 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 18.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 739th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College — 4.5 miles Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy — 5.0 miles Skegness Academy — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Boston — 20 miles Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 26 miles Shakespeare House Dental Practice, Cleethorpes — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Listoft
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Listoft; the nearest is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 19.7 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (27.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Listoft list clear aligners, the nearest 20.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Listoft are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Boston Smile Centre, 20.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Listoft to Pilgrim Hospital Boston is roughly 45 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 510 to 1,020 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £460 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Listoft
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Orthodontist in Listoft: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Listoft. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Lincolnshire, not just Listoft.
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Local snapshot of Listoft
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Practice signals around Listoft
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Listoft. The nearest we do hold are Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 20 miles away; Waltham Dental Practice, about 26 miles away; and Shakespeare House Dental Practice in Cleethorpes, about 27 miles away.
The local picture in Listoft
ONS classifies Listoft as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Listoft sits within NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Listoft has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.5% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,978 residents in the neighbourhood around Listoft, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Listoft; the nearest is about 20 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 21.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Listoft are John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College (4.5 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy (5.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Listoft sits among the more deprived areas of England.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Listoft
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Listoft 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Listoft
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Listoft practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Listoft
Orthodontic treatment in Listoft is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Listoft
Not every practice near Listoft offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Listoft sits within NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Listoft has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Listoft, 4.9% of the 1,978 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Listoft usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Listoft attend schools such as John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College (4.5 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy (5.0 miles). National deprivation data ranks Listoft 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 Listoft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Listoft
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Listoft, Lincolnshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Helsey, Cumberworth, Slackholme End, Mumby, Hogsthorpe, and Sloothby can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Listoft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Listoft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Listoft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Listoft is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 19.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Park Dental Studio (20.4 miles) and Holland House Dental Care (20.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Listoft?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Listoft, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Boston, 19.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Listoft?
The nearest practice to Listoft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Boston Smile Centre, about 20.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd (20.6 miles) and The Dental Design Studio (27.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Listoft, 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 Listoft, Lincolnshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.