Orthodontic practices near Pica
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Pica, 3 practices within 10 and 3 practices within 20. The closest is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, 4.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWorkington | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSCockermouth | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 9.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (839 reviews) |
| BIRCH VALLEY DENTAL CLINICDalbeattie | 26.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKCUDBRIGHT DENTAL SURGERYKirkcudbright | 27.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DENTAL BEESCastle Douglas | 29.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTDAnnan | 29.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 18/20 CHURCH STREETAnnan | 30.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pica with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Workington, 4.7 miles north; the next are Cockermouth (8.5 miles north-east) and Maryport (9.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Workington | 1 | 4.7 miles north |
| Cockermouth | 1 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Maryport | 1 | 9.3 miles north |
| Dalbeattie | 1 | 26.8 miles north-west |
| Kirkcudbright | 1 | 27.6 miles north-west |
| Castle Douglas | 1 | 29.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pica
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alauna Dental Care Maryport (4.8 from 839 reviews), 9.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 4.8 (839 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWorkington | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pica 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 | 2,361 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 131 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Cumbria | 248th closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest secondary schools | Energy Coast UTC — 2.4 miles St Benedict's Catholic High School — 2.8 miles The Whitehaven Academy — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,373 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 | St Michael's Dental Practice, Workington — 5 miles DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Cockermouth — 8 miles Alauna Dental Care Maryport, Maryport — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 3 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Pica
The nearest practice to Pica is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, 4.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 3.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 1 of the practices around Pica list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 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 Pica are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, 4.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pica
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Pica in context
Pica is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pica. Pica has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 2,361 residents in Pica's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cumbria. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Pica are served by secondary schools including Energy Coast UTC (2.4 miles) and St Benedict's Catholic High School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 177 schools and 39,502 pupils in Pica's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Pica close to the England median.
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Practice data for Pica
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pica. The closest on record are St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, about 5 miles away; DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Cockermouth, about 8 miles away; and Alauna Dental Care Maryport, about 9 miles away.
Local context for Pica
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pica
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pica
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pica often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pica?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pica is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, about 4.7 miles to the north. The next closest are DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (8.5 miles) and Alauna Dental Care Maryport (9.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pica?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Pica, 3 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pica?
The nearest practice to Pica that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, about 4.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (8.5 miles) and BIRCH VALLEY DENTAL CLINIC (26.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pica, 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 Pica, Cumbria?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.