--- title: "Hest Bank Dental Care | Orthodontist in Lancaster" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hest-bank-dental-care description: "Hest Bank Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Lancaster. Rated 5.0/5 from 388 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Hest Bank Dental Care 3 Marine Dr, Hest Bank, Lancaster LA2 6DZ, UK, [Morecambe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lancaster) LA2 6DZ 5.0 (388 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign [01524 958922](tel:01524 958922) [Visit Website](https://www.hestbankdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8757504568687007325&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice For patients in Lancaster, Hest Bank Dental Care is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. 388 reviews give this practice an average rating of 5.0/5. This is one of 7 practices on our Lancaster register. On-site parking is reported to be available. The practice address is 3 Marine Dr, Hest Bank, Lancaster LA2 6DZ, UK, postcode LA2 6DZ. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. Treatments offered include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is a private orthodontic practice. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Bare Dental Clinic (Private) in Morecambe (about 1 mile away), Lancaster Smile Clinic in Lancaster (about 3 miles away), and Malmin Orthodontics in Lancaster (about 3 miles away). Across the practices we list in Lancaster, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 5.0 is above that. ## Hest Bank Dental Care at a Glance | Address | 3 Marine Dr, Hest Bank, Lancaster LA2 6DZ, UK, Lancaster, LA2 6DZ | | --- | --- | | 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, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 388 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe — 1.4 miles | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Hest Bank Dental Care Hest Bank Dental Care sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,353 residents, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Morecambe Bay Academy is the closest secondary school, 1.8 miles from the practice. Within three miles there is one other orthodontic practice on our register. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 23 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,353 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Morecambe Bay Academy (1.8 miles); Our Lady's Catholic College (2.5 miles); Lancaster High School (2.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 1 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 23 miles) | | Residents in LA2 | 1,395 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in LA2 | 4.8% | | Residents per square kilometre in LA2 | 10 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the LA2 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/la2) ## 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. Hest Bank Dental Care is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Hest Bank Dental Care offer NHS treatment? Hest Bank Dental Care offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Hest Bank Dental Care offer? Hest Bank Dental Care offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Hest Bank Dental Care offer payment plans? Hest Bank Dental Care is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Hest Bank Dental Care offer a free consultation? Hest Bank Dental Care is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Hest Bank Dental Care accessible? Hest Bank Dental Care is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Hest Bank Dental Care located? Hest Bank Dental Care is located in Morecambe. How many orthodontists are there in Lancaster? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Lancaster, of which Hest Bank Dental Care is one. What other orthodontists are near Hest Bank Dental Care? The nearest other practices on our register are Bare Dental Clinic (Private) (Morecambe, about 1 mile away), Lancaster Smile Clinic (Lancaster, about 3 miles away), and Malmin Orthodontics (Lancaster, about 3 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Hest Bank Dental Care, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Hest Bank Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Morecambe View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lancaster) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Hest Bank Dental Care on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Bare Dental Clinic (Private), 1.4 miles away. | Practice | From Hest Bank Dental Care | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bare Dental Clinic (Private)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bare-dental-clinic-private), Morecambe | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 5.0 (32) | | [Lancaster Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancaster-smile-clinic), Lancaster | 3.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (202) | | [Malmin Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontics), Lancaster | 3.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (86) | | [Marketgate Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/marketgate-dental-practice), Lancaster | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (405) | | [The Scanning Suite](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-scanning-suite), Lancaster | 3.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (7) | | [MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontics-lancaster), Lancaster | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Hest Bank Dental Care. [Bare Dental Clinic (Private) — Morecambe (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bare-dental-clinic-private) [Lancaster Smile Clinic — Lancaster (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancaster-smile-clinic) [Malmin Orthodontics — Lancaster (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontics) [Marketgate Dental Practice — Lancaster (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/marketgate-dental-practice) [The Scanning Suite — Lancaster (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-scanning-suite) [MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER) — Lancaster (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontics-lancaster) [Compare All Orthodontists in Lancaster](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lancaster) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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