Orthodontic practices near Long Bennington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Bennington; 5 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 7.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 13.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 13.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Bennington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newark on Trent, 6.4 miles north; the next are Grantham (6.8 miles south-east) and Burton Joyce (11.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Grantham | 4 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 13.4 miles west |
| Sleaford | 1 | 14.7 miles east |
| Arnold | 4 | 14.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Bennington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 13.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 15.8 miles west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.8 miles west |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 14.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Bennington 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,018 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 267th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Suthers School — 3.7 miles The Priory Belvoir Academy — 4.1 miles The Newark Academy — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 6 miles Grantham and District Hospital, Grantham — 7 miles Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 12 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, 52 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 Long Bennington
From Long Bennington the nearest practice is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Long Bennington list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 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 Long Bennington are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Bennington to Kirkgate Dental Surgery 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Bennington
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Long Bennington, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Long Bennington or another part of Lincolnshire. Long Bennington — a small village with a population of around 2,018 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Westborough, Dry Doddington, Foston, Staunton in the Vale, Allington, and Claypole if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Long Bennington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Long Bennington itself. The nearest recorded are Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6 miles away; Grantham and District Hospital, about 7 miles away; and Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Long Bennington
Officially, Long Bennington is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Long Bennington sits within NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of Long Bennington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,512 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Bennington, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. People in Long Bennington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 21.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Long Bennington are served by secondary schools including The Suthers School (3.7 miles) and The Priory Belvoir Academy (4.1 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Long Bennington sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Local snapshot of Long Bennington
Long Bennington has a population of around 2,018, making it a small village within Lincolnshire. Westborough is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Long Bennington.
All Orthodontic Options in Long Bennington Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Long Bennington 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Long Bennington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Long Bennington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Bennington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Long Bennington 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Long Bennington
Practices serving Long Bennington differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Long Bennington as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Long Bennington falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Long Bennington, 6.5% of the 2,512 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Long Bennington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 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 Long Bennington are The Suthers School (3.7 miles) and The Priory Belvoir Academy (4.1 miles). Long Bennington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Bennington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Bennington
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Long Bennington, Lincolnshire with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Westborough, Dry Doddington, Foston, Staunton in the Vale, Allington, and Claypole.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Bennington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Bennington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Bennington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Bennington is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Grantham and District Hospital (6.8 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Bennington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Bennington, 5 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newark on Trent, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Bennington?
The nearest practice to Long Bennington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Elegant Smiles Grantham (7.0 miles) and Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Bennington, Lincolnshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Long Bennington, Lincolnshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.