--- title: "Orthodontists in Lancaster, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lancaster description: "Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Lancaster, Lancashire: 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 Lancaster Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Lancaster, Lancashire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Lancaster](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lancaster) ## Compare Orthodontists in Lancaster 7 practices are on our register for Lancaster. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ashton Road Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashton-road-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 3.0 (2 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Hest Bank Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hest-bank-dental-care) LA2 6DZ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (388 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Lancaster Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancaster-smile-clinic) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (202 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Malmin Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontics) EC1M 3JB | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.5 (86 reviews) | Under a mile | | [MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-orthodontics-lancaster) LA1 1RQ | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Marketgate Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/marketgate-dental-practice) LA1 1RQ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (405 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Scanning Suite](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-scanning-suite) EC1M 3JB | Clear Aligners | Private | 5.0 (7 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Lancaster at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Lancaster | | 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 | 47,162 | | Residents under 16 | 3.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,673 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 56.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 55.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,685 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England | | Access within Lancashire | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 20 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School — 0.3 miles Our Lady's Catholic College — 0.4 miles Lancaster Royal Grammar School — 0.4 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,680 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 [Bulk](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bulk) [Freehold](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/freehold) [Moorlands](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/moorlands) [Skerton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/skerton) [The Greaves](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-greaves) [Bowerham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bowerham) [All Areas in Lancashire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/lancashire) 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 Lancaster How many orthodontists are there in Lancaster? There are 7 orthodontic practices on our register for Lancaster, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Lancaster offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Lancaster: MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER), Marketgate Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Lancaster has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Hest Bank Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Lancaster: 5.0 from 388 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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 Lancaster, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lancaster](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lancaster) ## 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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