Orthodontic practices near Ludford Magna
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ludford Magna; 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Waltham Dental Practice, 10.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 10.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 13.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (58 reviews) |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 13.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| Smile LincsCleethorpes | 13.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 14.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 16.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (581 reviews) |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 18.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (65 reviews) |
| TrollDental UK LtdLincoln | 18.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ludford Magna with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Waltham, 10.0 miles north; the next are Cleethorpes (13.1 miles north) and Lincoln (16.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham | 1 | 10.0 miles north |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 13.1 miles north |
| Lincoln | 7 | 16.9 miles south-west |
| Scunthorpe | 4 | 22.2 miles north-west |
| Beckingham | 1 | 24.8 miles west |
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 26.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ludford Magna
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lincoln Orthodontics (5.0 from 581 reviews), 16.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (581 reviews) | 16.9 miles south-west |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 18.0 miles south-west |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 13.1 miles north |
| West Parade Dental CareLincoln | 4.8 (418 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ludford Magna 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,101 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 18.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 490th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 10 miles A C Dental Services, Cleethorpes — 13 miles Lincoln Orthodontics, Lincoln — 17 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 12 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 Ludford Magna
The nearest practice to Ludford Magna is Waltham Dental Practice, 10 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (13.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (16.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ludford Magna list clear aligners, the nearest 10 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 Ludford Magna are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, 14.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ludford Magna to Waltham Dental Practice 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ludford Magna
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Orthodontist in Ludford Magna: This page was put together for people in Ludford Magna who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ludford Magna itself or elsewhere in Lincolnshire.
Where Ludford Magna sits locally
Ludford Parva is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Ludford Magna.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Ludford Parva, Burgh on Bain, Girsby Vale, Biscathorpe, Calcethorpe, and Grimblethorpe.
What we know about practices near Ludford Magna
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ludford Magna itself. The closest on record are Waltham Dental Practice, about 10 miles away; A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, about 13 miles away; and Lincoln Orthodontics, about 17 miles away.
What official data says about Ludford Magna
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Ludford Magna sits within NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ludford Magna's under-16 share, 11.3%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Ludford Magna, 4.8% of the 2,101 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ludford Magna has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 21.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. By national deprivation ranking, Ludford Magna is roughly mid-table for England.
All Orthodontic Options in Ludford Magna Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ludford Magna has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ludford Magna
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ludford Magna — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ludford Magna
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ludford Magna helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ludford Magna follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ludford Magna. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ludford Magna
This part of the page places Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ludford Parva, Burgh on Bain, Girsby Vale, Biscathorpe, Calcethorpe, and Grimblethorpe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ludford Magna
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ludford Magna often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ludford Magna?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ludford Magna is Waltham Dental Practice, about 10.0 miles to the north. The next closest are A C Dental Services (13.1 miles) and Shakespeare House Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ludford Magna?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ludford Magna, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Waltham, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ludford Magna?
The nearest practice to Ludford Magna that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 14.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Lincoln Orthodontics (16.9 miles) and Newland Dental Care (18.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ludford Magna, 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 Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.