--- title: "Orthodontists in Kendal, Cumbria | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kendal description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Kendal, 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 Kendal Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Kendal, Cumbria by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Kendal](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kendal) ## Compare Orthodontists in Kendal 2 practices are on our register for Kendal. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kendal Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kendal-dental-care) LA9 4BD | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.4 (7 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Sandes Avenue Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sandes-avenue-dental-practice) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (263 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Kendal 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 29,147 | | Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,059 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 32.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,506 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices | | Access within Cumbria | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 852 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cumbria | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 39 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | The Queen Katherine School — 0.9 miles Kirkbie Kendal School — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,939 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) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Kentrigg](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kentrigg) [Kirkbarrow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kirkbarrow) [Hallgarth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hallgarth) [Mintsfeet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mintsfeet) [The Lound](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-lound) [Aikrigg](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/aikrigg) [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 Kendal How many orthodontists are there in Kendal? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Kendal. Which orthodontist in Kendal has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Sandes Avenue Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Kendal: 4.9 from 263 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Kendal? 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. 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