Orthodontic practices near Little Urswick
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Little Urswick, 4 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 3.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 3.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) |
| Teckkam Dental CareBarrow in Furness | 4.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| Kings OrthodonticsBarrow in Furness | 4.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (47 reviews) |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 13.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 13.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (388 reviews) |
| Lancaster Smile ClinicLancaster | 15.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Malmin OrthodonticsLancaster | 15.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (86 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Urswick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barrow in Furness, 3.8 miles south-west; the next are Morecambe (13.1 miles south-east) and Lancaster (13.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow in Furness | 4 | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Morecambe | 1 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Lancaster | 7 | 13.4 miles east |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 16.5 miles south |
| Caton | 1 | 17.5 miles east |
| Kendal | 2 | 19.9 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 Little Urswick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster (5.0 from 388 reviews), 13.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 5.0 (388 reviews) | 13.4 miles east |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 4.9 (263 reviews) | 20.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Urswick at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Westmorland and Furness |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,478 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 100 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Cumbria | 191st closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dowdales School — 2.3 miles Ulverston Victoria High School — 3.0 miles St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 877 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 160 schools, 31,227 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oxford Place Dental, Barrow in Furness — 4 miles Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe — 13 miles Hest Bank Dental Care, Lancaster — 13 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 16 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 Little Urswick
Little Urswick is 3.8 miles from Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hest Bank Dental Care (13.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Malmin Orthodontics (15.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Little Urswick list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Urswick are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Urswick
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Local treatment availability around Little Urswick
There is no orthodontist on our records in Little Urswick itself. The nearest we do hold are Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 4 miles away; Bare Dental Clinic (Private) in Morecambe, about 13 miles away; and Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster, about 13 miles away.
Area profile for Little Urswick
Officially, Little Urswick is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Little Urswick falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Little Urswick skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,478 residents in Little Urswick's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Cumbria. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Little Urswick is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Little Urswick are served by secondary schools including Dowdales School (2.3 miles) and Ulverston Victoria High School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 160 schools and 31,227 pupils in Little Urswick's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Little Urswick falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Urswick is about 32 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Facts about Little Urswick
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All Orthodontic Options in Little Urswick Explained
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Urswick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Urswick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Urswick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Urswick is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 3.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (4.6 miles) and Teckkam Dental Care (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Urswick?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Little Urswick, 4 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Urswick?
The nearest practice to Little Urswick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 3.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (4.6 miles) and Bare Dental Clinic (Private) (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Urswick, Cumbria?
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 Little Urswick, Cumbria?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.