Orthodontic practices near Roa Island
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Roa Island, 4 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Kings Orthodontics in Barrow in Furness, 3.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings OrthodonticsBarrow in Furness | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (47 reviews) |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 4.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) |
| Teckkam Dental CareBarrow in Furness | 4.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 4.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| The Fleetwood Dental PracticeFleetwood | 11.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 13.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 14.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (388 reviews) |
| Lancaster Smile ClinicLancaster | 15.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Roa Island with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barrow in Furness, 3.7 miles north-west; the next are Fleetwood (11.9 miles south-east) and Morecambe (13.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow in Furness | 4 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Morecambe | 1 | 13.6 miles east |
| Lancaster | 7 | 14.5 miles east |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 17.0 miles south-east |
| Blackpool | 5 | 18.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Roa Island
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster (5.0 from 388 reviews), 14.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 5.0 (388 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-east |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 13.6 miles east |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 4.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Roa Island at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Westmorland and Furness |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South 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 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,531 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 194 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Cumbria | 183rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Furness Academy — 3.9 miles St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow — 4.3 miles Walney Academy — 4.3 miles |
| Schools in council area | 160 schools, 31,227 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kings Orthodontics, Barrow in Furness — 4 miles The Fleetwood Dental Practice, Fleetwood — 12 miles Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Roa Island
The nearest practice to Roa Island is Kings Orthodontics in Barrow in Furness, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hest Bank Dental Care (14.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Malmin Orthodontics (15.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Roa Island list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Roa Island are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns in Barrow in Furness, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Roa Island
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Orthodontist in Roa Island: This page was put together for people in Roa Island who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cumbria, not just Roa Island.
Area profile for Roa Island
ONS classifies Roa Island as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 15.9% of Roa Island's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,531 residents in the neighbourhood around Roa Island, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Cumbria. Roa Island has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Roa Island are served by secondary schools including Furness Academy (3.9 miles) and St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow (4.3 miles). Roa Island's Local Authority area covers 160 schools and 31,227 pupils, according to DfE figures. Roa Island's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Roa Island is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 28 miles away.
Facts about Roa Island
Just around 2 km north, Rampside is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Roa Island
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Roa Island. The nearest we do hold are Kings Orthodontics in Barrow in Furness, about 4 miles away; The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 12 miles away; and Bare Dental Clinic (Private) in Morecambe, about 14 miles away.
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All Orthodontic Options in Roa Island Explained
Patients in Roa Island have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Roa Island
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Roa Island
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Roa Island helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Roa Island — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Roa Island. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Roa Island
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Frequently Asked Questions in Roa Island
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Roa Island often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Roa Island?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Roa Island is Kings Orthodontics in Barrow in Furness, about 3.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (4.0 miles) and Teckkam Dental Care (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Roa Island?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Roa Island, 4 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Roa Island?
The nearest practice to Roa Island that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns in Barrow in Furness, about 4.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Oxford Place Dental (4.4 miles) and Bare Dental Clinic (Private) (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Roa Island, Cumbria?
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 Roa Island, Cumbria?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.