Orthodontic practices near The Willows
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of The Willows, 5 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, 2.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 2.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (58 reviews) |
| Smile LincsCleethorpes | 2.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 2.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 3.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULLKingston upon Hull | 14.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 15.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (223 reviews) |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 15.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Willows with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cleethorpes, 2.3 miles east; the next are Waltham (3.9 miles south) and Kingston upon Hull (14.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 2.3 miles east |
| Waltham | 1 | 3.9 miles south |
| Kingston upon Hull | 5 | 14.9 miles north-west |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 4 | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Skidby | 1 | 18.8 miles north-west |
| Scunthorpe | 4 | 20.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Willows
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes (5.0 from 58 reviews), 2.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 2.3 miles east |
| Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (590 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-west |
| Beverley House DentalSaint Andrews Quay | 4.9 (327 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-west |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (223 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Willows at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North East Lincolnshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,196 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% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,465 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within North East Lincolnshire | 23rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 39 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in North East Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Whitgift Academy — 0.2 miles Healing Academy — 1.4 miles Ormiston Maritime Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,459 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 23,159 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | A C Dental Services, Cleethorpes — 2 miles Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 4 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL, Kingston upon Hull — 15 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — under a mile |
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 The Willows
The Willows is 2.3 miles from A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (27.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around The Willows list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 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 The Willows are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, 3.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Willows
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Find orthodontic treatment in The Willows
Orthodontist in The Willows: Searching for orthodontic treatment in The Willows? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across North East Lincolnshire, not just The Willows.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Great Coates, Little Coates, Wybers Wood, Laceby Acres, Yarborough, and Healing are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Facts about The Willows
The nearest other location we cover is Great Coates, under 1 km to the west.
What local practice data suggests in The Willows
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Willows itself. The nearest recorded are A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, about 2 miles away; Waltham Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL in Kingston upon Hull, about 15 miles away.
Area profile for The Willows
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, The Willows sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.5% of The Willows's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,196 residents in the neighbourhood around The Willows, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across North East Lincolnshire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Willows is better served than 60% of towns in England. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to The Willows are John Whitgift Academy (0.2 miles) and Healing Academy (1.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 23,159 pupils in The Willows's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts The Willows close to the England median.
All Orthodontic Options in The Willows Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Willows 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.
How to Choose in The Willows
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most The Willows practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Willows
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Willows helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Willows
There's no orthodontist on record in The Willows itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. The Willows — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,196 residents in The Willows's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across North East Lincolnshire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Willows is better served than 60% of towns in England. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to The Willows are John Whitgift Academy (0.2 miles) and Healing Academy (1.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 23,159 pupils in The Willows's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts The Willows close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Willows. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Willows
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place The Willows, North East Lincolnshire within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Great Coates, Little Coates, Wybers Wood, Laceby Acres, Yarborough, and Healing may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Willows
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Willows often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Willows?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Willows is A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, about 2.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Smile Lincs (2.3 miles) and Shakespeare House Dental Practice (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Willows?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of The Willows, 5 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Willows?
The nearest practice to The Willows that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 3.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (14.9 miles) and BritasiaDoctors Limited (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Willows, North East 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 The Willows, North East Lincolnshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.