Orthodontic practices near Swinstead
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Swinstead; 25 practices within 20. The closest is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 10.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 10.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 10.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 11.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| SMILE ORTHODONTICSSpalding | 13.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Invisalign DentistSpalding | 13.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning DentistrySpalding | 13.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Sleaford Dental and Implant StudioSleaford | 14.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swinstead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantham, 10.2 miles north-west; the next are Spalding (13.4 miles east) and Sleaford (14.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham | 4 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Spalding | 3 | 13.4 miles east |
| Sleaford | 1 | 14.9 miles north |
| Castor | 2 | 16.2 miles south |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 16.7 miles west |
| Peterborough | 10 | 17.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swinstead
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Peterborough Dental Hub (4.9 from 1,308 reviews), 18.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Dental HubPeterborough | 4.9 (1,308 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 4.9 (250 reviews) | 16.7 miles west |
| The Priestgate ClinicPeterborough | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-east |
| MDC - Modern Dentistry CentreCastor | 4.9 (29 reviews) | 18.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swinstead at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Kesteven |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,428 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 502nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bourne Academy — 5.1 miles Bourne Grammar School — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Maltings Dental Practice, Grantham — 10 miles SMILE ORTHODONTICS, Spalding — 13 miles Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, Sleaford — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 25 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 Swinstead
The nearest practice to Swinstead is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 10.2 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. 25 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elegant Smiles Grantham (10.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Swinstead list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Swinstead are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, 10.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Swinstead to The Maltings Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 270 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swinstead
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Swinstead, 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 Swinstead with the wider Lincolnshire area.
The local picture in Swinstead
Officially, Swinstead is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Swinstead sits within NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.3% of Swinstead's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,428 residents in the neighbourhood around Swinstead, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Swinstead; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Swinstead attend schools such as Bourne Academy (5.1 miles) and Bourne Grammar School (5.2 miles). Swinstead's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Facts about Swinstead
Creeton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Swinstead.
Useful local orthodontic context for Swinstead
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Swinstead. The nearest we do hold are The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 10 miles away; SMILE ORTHODONTICS in Spalding, about 13 miles away; and Sleaford Dental and Implant Studio, about 15 miles away.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Swinstead
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Swinstead
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Swinstead
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Swinstead. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swinstead
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swinstead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swinstead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swinstead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swinstead is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (10.5 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swinstead?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Swinstead, 0 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Grantham, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swinstead?
The nearest practice to Swinstead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Maltings Dental Practice in Grantham, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (10.5 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swinstead, Lincolnshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Swinstead, Lincolnshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.