Orthodontic practices near Small End
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Small End; 6 practices within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 9.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Hospital BostonBoston | 9.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (591 reviews) |
| Holland House Dental CareBoston | 9.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Park Dental StudioBoston | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.8 (40 reviews) |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 9.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (342 reviews) |
| Smiles NHS DentistBoston | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.0 (37 reviews) |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 10.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 10.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (140 reviews) |
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 10.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (197 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Small End with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Boston, 9.1 miles south-west; the next are Castle Rising (23.8 miles south-east) and Spalding (23.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Castle Rising | 1 | 23.8 miles south-east |
| Spalding | 3 | 23.8 miles south-west |
| Sleaford | 1 | 23.8 miles west |
| King's Lynn | 5 | 24.1 miles south-east |
| Lincoln | 1 | 29.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Small End
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), 10.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 5.0 (197 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 4.7 (15 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 4.3 (140 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 4.0 (342 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Small End 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,553 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 442nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Giles Academy — 4.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Boston — 9 miles Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, Castle Rising — 24 miles Invisalign Dentist, Spalding — 24 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 8 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 Small End
The nearest practice to Small End is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 9.1 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 are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 8.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Invisalign Dentist (23.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (29.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Small End list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Small End are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Boston Smile Centre, 9.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Small End to Pilgrim Hospital Boston 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 240 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Small End
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Small End, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Small End with the wider Lincolnshire area.
Area profile for Small End
Officially, Small End is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Small End falls under NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Small End skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,553 residents in the neighbourhood around Small End, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Small End; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Small End are Giles Academy (4.1 miles). National deprivation data ranks Small End among England's more deprived areas.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Wrangle Bank, Friskney, Fold Hill, Friskney Tofts, Thorpe Fendykes, and Wrangle can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Small End at a glance
Friskney is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Small End.
Practice signals around Small End
There is no orthodontist on our records in Small End itself. The closest on record are Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 9 miles away; Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, about 24 miles away; and Invisalign Dentist in Spalding, about 24 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Small End
Starting orthodontic treatment in Small End can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Small End — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Small End Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Small End can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Small End
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Small End — 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 Small End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Small End
If Small End, Lincolnshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Wrangle Bank, Friskney, Fold Hill, Friskney Tofts, Thorpe Fendykes, and Wrangle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Small End
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Small End often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Small End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Small End is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Holland House Dental Care (9.8 miles) and Park Dental Studio (9.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Small End?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Small End, 6 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Boston, 9.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Small End?
The nearest practice to Small End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Boston Smile Centre, about 9.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd (10.0 miles) and Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants (23.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Small End, Lincolnshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Small End, Lincolnshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.