--- title: "Orthodontists in Carlisle, Cumbria | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carlisle description: "Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Carlisle, Cumbria: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Carlisle Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Carlisle, Cumbria by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Carlisle](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/carlisle) ## Compare Orthodontists in Carlisle 8 practices are on our register for Carlisle. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cumberland Infirmary](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cumberland-infirmary) | Not listed | Private | 3.6 (370 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Eden Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-practice) | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (65 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Lismore House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lismore-house-dental-practice) CA1 2AH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (238 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-and-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 4.4 (7 reviews) | Under a mile | | [S & J Crown & Bridge limited.](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/s-j-crown-bridge-limited) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [Smileville Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smileville-orthodontics) CA2 7AF | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (37 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Spedding Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/spedding-dental-clinic) CA1 1EB | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.7 (35 reviews) | Under a mile | | [York Place Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/york-place-dental) CA2 4HZ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | Private | 5.0 (200 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Carlisle at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Cumberland | | NHS dental services | NHS North East and North Cumbria 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 78,470 | | Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,407 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,059 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England | | Access within Cumbria | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria | | Nearest secondary schools | Trinity School — 0.4 miles Richard Rose Central Academy — 0.7 miles Richard Rose Morton Academy — 1.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,354 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 177 schools, 39,502 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Denton Holme](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/denton-holme) [Edentown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edentown) [Stanwix](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stanwix) [Belah](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/belah) [Caldewgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/caldewgate) [Etterby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/etterby) [All Areas in Cumbria](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/cumbria) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Carlisle How many orthodontists are there in Carlisle? There are 8 orthodontic practices on our register for Carlisle, 4 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Carlisle offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Carlisle: Eden Dental Practice, Lismore House Dental Practice, Smileville Orthodontics, Spedding Dental Clinic. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Carlisle has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, York Place Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Carlisle: 5.0 from 200 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Carlisle? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Carlisle, Cumbria | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carlisle](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carlisle) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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