Orthodontic practices near Parsonby
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Parsonby; 2 practices within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, 5.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSCockermouth | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 7.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (839 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWorkington | 11.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTDAnnan | 17.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 18/20 CHURCH STREETAnnan | 17.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GUNNING DENTALAnnan | 17.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and OrthodonticsCarlisle | 18.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Cumberland InfirmaryCarlisle | 18.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (370 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Parsonby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cockermouth, 5.3 miles south; the next are Maryport (7.1 miles west) and Workington (11.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth | 1 | 5.3 miles south |
| Maryport | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
| Workington | 1 | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Annan | 3 | 17.3 miles north |
| Carlisle | 8 | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Gretna | 1 | 20.4 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 Parsonby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York Place Dental in Carlisle (5.0 from 200 reviews), 18.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Place DentalCarlisle | 5.0 (200 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-east |
| Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 19.4 miles north-east |
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 4.8 (839 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parsonby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cumberland |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East and North 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cumbria | 282nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beacon Hill Community School — 1.7 miles Cockermouth School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 135 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 177 schools, 39,502 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Cockermouth — 5 miles Alauna Dental Care Maryport, Maryport — 7 miles St Michael's Dental Practice, Workington — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 14 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 Parsonby
From Parsonby the nearest practice is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, 5.3 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smileville Orthodontics (18.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; GK Dental Implants and Cosmetic Clinic | Dentist Dumfries | Invisalign | Veneers | Full Mouth Implants (25.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 8 of the practices around Parsonby list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 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 Parsonby are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, 5.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Parsonby to DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Parsonby
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Orthodontist in Parsonby: Before booking anything in Parsonby, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cumbria, not just Parsonby.
Area profile for Parsonby
Parsonby is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. With just 13.1% of residents under 16, Parsonby skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,528 residents in the neighbourhood around Parsonby, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Cumbria. Parsonby has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Parsonby attend schools such as Beacon Hill Community School (1.7 miles) and Cockermouth School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 177 schools and 39,502 pupils across Parsonby's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Parsonby close to the England median.
Practice data for Parsonby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Parsonby itself. The closest on record are DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 5 miles away; Alauna Dental Care Maryport, about 7 miles away; and St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, about 11 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Parsonby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parsonby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parsonby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parsonby is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 5.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Alauna Dental Care Maryport (7.1 miles) and St Michael's Dental Practice (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parsonby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parsonby, 2 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cockermouth, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parsonby?
The nearest practice to Parsonby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 5.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include St Michael's Dental Practice (11.2 miles) and ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTD (17.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parsonby, 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 Parsonby, Cumbria?
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.