Orthodontic practices near Ulceby Cross
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ulceby Cross; 8 practices within 20. The closest is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 17.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Hospital BostonBoston | 17.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.6 (591 reviews) |
| Park Dental StudioBoston | 18.6 miles south | – | – | – | 2.8 (40 reviews) |
| Holland House Dental CareBoston | 18.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 18.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 18.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (342 reviews) |
| Smiles NHS DentistBoston | 18.8 miles south | – | – | – | 2.0 (37 reviews) |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 19.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (140 reviews) |
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 19.1 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Ulceby Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Boston, 17.9 miles south; the next are Waltham (21.0 miles north-west) and Cleethorpes (23.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 8 | 17.9 miles south |
| Waltham | 1 | 21.0 miles north-west |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 23.4 miles north |
| Lincoln | 7 | 25.8 miles west |
| Sleaford | 1 | 27.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ulceby Cross
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), 19.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Private Dental CentreBoston | 5.0 (197 reviews) | 19.1 miles south |
| Orchard Orthotics & Footcare LtdBoston | 4.7 (15 reviews) | 18.8 miles south |
| Boston Dental CareBoston | 4.3 (140 reviews) | 19.1 miles south |
| Boston Smile CentreBoston | 4.0 (342 reviews) | 18.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ulceby Cross 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,101 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lincolnshire | 711th closest to an orthodontic practice of 760 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Lincolnshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy — 2.7 miles John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College — 3.3 miles King Edward VI Academy — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 565 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Boston — 18 miles Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 21 miles A C Dental Services, Cleethorpes — 23 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 8 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Broadway Dental Surgery — 14 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 Ulceby Cross
Ulceby Cross is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, 17.9 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 8 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (23.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (25.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 9 of the practices around Ulceby Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 18.8 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 Ulceby Cross are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd in Boston, 18.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ulceby Cross to Pilgrim Hospital Boston is roughly 40 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 470 to 930 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £210 to £420 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 280 to 470 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ulceby Cross
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Orthodontist in Ulceby Cross: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Ulceby Cross often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Lincolnshire.
Practice data for Ulceby Cross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ulceby Cross itself. The nearest we do hold are Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 18 miles away; Waltham Dental Practice, about 21 miles away; and A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes, about 23 miles away.
Ulceby Cross in numbers
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Driby Top, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Ulceby Cross
Officially, Ulceby Cross is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ulceby Cross. Ulceby Cross's under-16 share, 12%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 2,101 residents in Ulceby Cross's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Lincolnshire. People in Ulceby Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. Regionally, 21.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Ulceby Cross attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy (2.7 miles) and John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ulceby Cross sits among the more deprived areas of England.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Driby Top, Driby, South Thoresby, Sutterby, Calceby, and Rigsby.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ulceby Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ulceby Cross 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ulceby Cross follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ulceby Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ulceby Cross can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ulceby Cross
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ulceby Cross — 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 Ulceby Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ulceby Cross
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Ulceby Cross, Lincolnshire. You can keep exploring with related pages for Driby Top, Driby, South Thoresby, Sutterby, Calceby, and Rigsby.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ulceby Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ulceby Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ulceby Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ulceby Cross is Pilgrim Hospital Boston, about 17.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Park Dental Studio (18.6 miles) and Holland House Dental Care (18.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ulceby Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ulceby Cross, 0 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Boston, 17.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ulceby Cross?
The nearest practice to Ulceby Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Orthotics & Footcare Ltd in Boston, about 18.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Boston Smile Centre (18.8 miles) and The Dental Design Studio (23.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ulceby Cross, Lincolnshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ulceby Cross, Lincolnshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.