Orthodontic practices near CA20
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of CA20; 2 practices within 20. The closest is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, 16.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Dental PracticeWorkington | 16.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSCockermouth | 18.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Alauna Dental Care MaryportMaryport | 21.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (839 reviews) |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 21.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 22.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) |
| Teckkam Dental CareBarrow in Furness | 22.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| Kings OrthodonticsBarrow in Furness | 22.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (47 reviews) |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 29.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (263 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CA20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Workington, 16.6 miles north; the next are Cockermouth (18.0 miles north) and Maryport (21.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Workington | 1 | 16.6 miles north |
| Cockermouth | 1 | 18.0 miles north |
| Maryport | 1 | 21.1 miles north |
| Barrow in Furness | 4 | 21.9 miles south-east |
| Kendal | 1 | 29.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CA20
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of CA20; the nearest is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, 16.6 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 4 of the practices around CA20 list clear aligners, the nearest 16.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around CA20 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, 16.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from CA20 to St Michael's Dental Practice is roughly 35 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 430 to 860 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £195 to £385 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 430 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
CA20 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,819 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Lakes Academy — 5.8 miles |
| Schools in council area | 177 schools, 39,502 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Michael's Dental Practice, Workington — 17 miles DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Cockermouth — 18 miles Alauna Dental Care Maryport, Maryport — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CA21, CA19, CA18, CA22, CA23, CA25, CA24, CA26 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Braces and aligners in the CA20 area
People searching from CA20 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CA20 is Seascale.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CA20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CA20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CA20 is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, about 16.6 miles to the north. The next closest are DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (18.0 miles) and Alauna Dental Care Maryport (21.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CA20?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of CA20, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Workington, 16.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CA20?
The nearest practice to CA20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Michael's Dental Practice in Workington, about 16.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (18.0 miles) and Oxford Place Dental (21.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the CA20 postcode district?
Places in or next to CA20 include Seascale, Hallsenna, Ponsonby, Calder Bridge, Drigg, Blackbeck, Holmrook and Haile.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CA20 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Seascale, Cumbria, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.