The Scanning Suite
12 Spring Garden St, Lancaster LA1 1RQ, UK, Morecambe EC1M 3JB
5.0 (7 reviews)
About This Practice
The Scanning Suite is an orthodontic practice based in Lancaster, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The Scanning Suite is one of 7 orthodontic practices we track in Lancaster. The practice offers Clear Aligners. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Across the practices we list in Lancaster, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 5.0 is above that. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Lancaster Smile Clinic in Lancaster (under a mile away), Malmin Orthodontics in Lancaster (under a mile away), and Marketgate Dental Practice in Lancaster (under a mile away). 7 reviews give this practice an average rating of 5.0/5. The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. You'll find the practice at 12 Spring Garden St, Lancaster LA1 1RQ, UK, EC1M 3JB. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England.
The Scanning Suite at a Glance
| Address | 12 Spring Garden St, Lancaster LA1 1RQ, UK, Lancaster, EC1M 3JB |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| 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) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Lancaster Smile Clinic, Lancaster — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Scanning Suite
The neighbourhood around The Scanning Suite has 1,673 residents and 1.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (0.1 miles). Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 6 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 20 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,673 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 56.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (0.1 miles); Lancaster Royal Grammar School (0.4 miles); Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (0.5 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 20 miles) |
| Residents in EC1M | 4,785 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in EC1M | 75.5% |
| Residents per square kilometre in EC1M | 9,994 |
NHS Orthodontics in Lancaster
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
The Scanning Suite is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to The Scanning Suite on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Lancaster Smile Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Scanning Suite | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Smile Clinic, Lancaster | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (202) |
| Malmin Orthodontics, Lancaster | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (86) |
| Marketgate Dental Practice, Lancaster | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (405) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER), Lancaster | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ashton Road Clinic, Lancaster | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.0 (2) |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 5.0 (32) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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