Orthodontic practices near Old Bolingbroke
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Old Bolingbroke; 8 practices within 20. The closest is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 12.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Hospital BostonBoston | 12.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.6 (591 reviews) |
| Park Dental StudioBoston | 13.1 miles south | – | – | – | 2.8 (40 reviews) |
| Holland House Dental CareBoston | 13.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 13.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (342 reviews) |
| Smiles NHS DentistBoston | 13.2 miles south | – | – | – | 2.0 (37 reviews) |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 13.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 13.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (197 reviews) |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 13.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (140 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Bolingbroke with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Boston, 12.4 miles south; the next are Sleaford (21.3 miles south-west) and Lincoln (22.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8 | 12.4 miles south |
| Sleaford | 1 | 21.3 miles south-west |
| Lincoln | 7 | 22.6 miles west |
| Waltham | 1 | 24.4 miles north |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 27.2 miles north |
| Spalding | 3 | 27.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Bolingbroke
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Private Dental Centre in Boston (5.0 from 197 reviews), 13.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 5.0 (197 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 4.7 (15 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 4.3 (140 reviews) | 13.5 miles south |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 4.0 (342 reviews) | 13.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Bolingbroke 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 |
| Population | 325 |
| Residents under 16 | 10.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,292 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 598th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Academy — 3.0 miles William Lovell Church of England Academy — 5.4 miles The Banovallum School — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Boston — 12 miles Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, Sleaford — 21 miles Lincoln Orthodontics, Lincoln — 23 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 8 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Broadway Dental Surgery — 10 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 Old Bolingbroke
From Old Bolingbroke the nearest practice is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 12.4 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. 8 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lincoln Orthodontics (22.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Old Bolingbroke list clear aligners, the nearest 13.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Bolingbroke are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Boston Smile Centre, 13.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Old Bolingbroke to Pilgrim Hospital Boston is roughly 30 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 320 to 640 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Bolingbroke
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Old Bolingbroke, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Lincolnshire. Old Bolingbroke — a small village with a population of around 325 — is covered on this page specifically.
Old Bolingbroke in context
Officially, Old Bolingbroke is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Old Bolingbroke's under-16 share, 10.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Old Bolingbroke, 4.6% of the 1,292 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Old Bolingbroke has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. 21.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Old Bolingbroke are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI Academy (3.0 miles) and William Lovell Church of England Academy (5.4 miles). Old Bolingbroke's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
What we know about practices near Old Bolingbroke
There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Bolingbroke itself. The nearest recorded are Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 12 miles away; Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 21 miles away; and Lincoln Orthodontics, about 23 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Mavis Enderby, Hareby, Lusby, Hagnaby, Hagworthingham, and West Keal as well as this one.
Facts about Old Bolingbroke
Around 325 people live in Old Bolingbroke, which is a small village within Lincolnshire. Just around 1 km north-east, Mavis Enderby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Old Bolingbroke
Orthodontic treatment in Old Bolingbroke is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Bolingbroke
Old Bolingbroke has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Broadway Dental Surgery — is about 10 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Old Bolingbroke is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.9% of Old Bolingbroke's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,292 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Bolingbroke, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. People in Old Bolingbroke usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. 21.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Old Bolingbroke are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI Academy (3.0 miles) and William Lovell Church of England Academy (5.4 miles). National deprivation data ranks Old Bolingbroke among England's more deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Old Bolingbroke
The orthodontic landscape in Old Bolingbroke offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Old Bolingbroke
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Old Bolingbroke — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Bolingbroke. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Bolingbroke
If Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Mavis Enderby, Hareby, Lusby, Hagnaby, Hagworthingham, and West Keal.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Bolingbroke
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Bolingbroke often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Bolingbroke?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Bolingbroke is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 12.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Park Dental Studio (13.1 miles) and Holland House Dental Care (13.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Bolingbroke?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Old Bolingbroke, 0 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Boston, 12.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Bolingbroke?
The nearest practice to Old Bolingbroke that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Boston Smile Centre, about 13.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd (13.3 miles) and Lincoln Orthodontics (22.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.