Orthodontic practices near Ulverston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ulverston; 4 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 6.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) |
| Teckkam Dental CareBarrow in Furness | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| Kings OrthodonticsBarrow in Furness | 7.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (47 reviews) |
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 13.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (388 reviews) |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 13.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| Lancaster Smile ClinicLancaster | 16.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Malmin OrthodonticsLancaster | 16.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (86 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ulverston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barrow in Furness, 6.9 miles south-west; the next are Lancaster (13.8 miles south-east) and Morecambe (13.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow in Furness | 4 | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Lancaster | 7 | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Morecambe | 1 | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Kendal | 2 | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Caton | 1 | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 19.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ulverston
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), 13.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 5.0 (388 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 4.9 (263 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ulverston 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 11,356 |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,984 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,043 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cumbria | 389th closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ulverston Victoria High School — 0.8 miles Dowdales School — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,319 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Oxford Place Dental, Barrow in Furness — 7 miles Hest Bank Dental Care, Lancaster — 14 miles Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 16 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 Ulverston
The nearest practice to Ulverston is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 6.9 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hest Bank Dental Care (13.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Malmin Orthodontics (16.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Ulverston list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ulverston are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 6.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ulverston to Oxford Place Dental is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ulverston
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Orthodontist in Ulverston: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ulverston understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cumbria. Ulverston — a market town with a population of around 11,356 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Ulverston
ONS classifies Ulverston as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ulverston falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Ulverston has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,984 residents in Ulverston's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Cumbria. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ulverston; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ulverston are Ulverston Victoria High School (0.8 miles) and Dowdales School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 160 schools and 31,227 pupils in Ulverston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Ulverston falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Ulverston is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Ulverston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ulverston itself. The closest on record are Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 7 miles away; Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster, about 14 miles away; and Bare Dental Clinic (Private) in Morecambe, about 14 miles away.
A quick look at Ulverston
Ulverston is home to around 11,356 people, classing it as a market town within Cumbria. Town Bank is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Ulverston.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Town Bank, Rosside, Croftlands, Dragley Beck, Mansriggs, and Newland Bottom if you are weighing up more than one location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ulverston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ulverston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ulverston
Practices serving Ulverston differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Ulverston sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 14% of Ulverston's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,984 residents in the neighbourhood around Ulverston, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Cumbria. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ulverston; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ulverston are Ulverston Victoria High School (0.8 miles) and Dowdales School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ulverston's Local Authority area covers 160 schools and 31,227 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ulverston's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ulverston is about 34 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ulverston
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ulverston has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ulverston
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ulverston — 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 Ulverston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ulverston
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Ulverston, Cumbria, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Town Bank, Rosside, Croftlands, Dragley Beck, Mansriggs, and Newland Bottom.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ulverston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ulverston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ulverston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ulverston is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 6.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (7.8 miles) and Teckkam Dental Care (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ulverston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ulverston, 4 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barrow in Furness, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ulverston?
The nearest practice to Ulverston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 6.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (7.8 miles) and Bare Dental Clinic (Private) (13.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ulverston, Cumbria?
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 Ulverston, Cumbria?
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.