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Orthodontic Treatment In The CA3 Postcode Area

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the CA3 postcode district and the Edentown, Cumbria area around it. The aim is to turn a broad postcode search into treatment-specific next steps without a generic enquiry. The first step can be done from home in a few minutes.

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Orthodontic practices near CA3

On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of CA3, 9 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Smileville Orthodontics in Carlisle, 1.0 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle1.0 miles south-west✓✓✓5.0 (37 reviews)
Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and OrthodonticsCarlisle1.2 miles south-west–––4.4 (7 reviews)
Cumberland InfirmaryCarlisle1.2 miles south-west–––3.6 (370 reviews)
Spedding Dental ClinicCarlisle1.2 miles south✓✓✓4.7 (35 reviews)
Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle1.3 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (238 reviews)
S & J Crown & Bridge limited.Carlisle1.3 miles south-east––––
York Place DentalCarlisle2.3 miles south––✓5.0 (200 reviews)
Eden Dental PracticeCarlisle2.4 miles south-east✓––4.8 (65 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CA3

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York Place Dental in Carlisle (5.0 from 200 reviews), 2.3 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
York Place DentalCarlisle5.0 (200 reviews)2.3 miles south
Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle5.0 (37 reviews)1.0 miles south-west
Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle4.9 (238 reviews)1.3 miles south-east
Eden Dental PracticeCarlisle4.8 (65 reviews)2.4 miles south-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from CA3

CA3 is 1 miles from Smileville Orthodontics in Carlisle, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 13.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smileville Orthodontics (1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around CA3 list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 CA3 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smileville Orthodontics in Carlisle, 1 miles away.

CA3 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCumberland
NHS dental servicesNHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1614.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents7,092 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car18.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,345 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest secondary schoolsTrinity School — 1.0 miles
Richard Rose Central Academy — 1.2 miles
Richard Rose Morton Academy — 2.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 4,354 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area177 schools, 39,502 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.3% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesSmileville Orthodontics, Carlisle — 1 miles
GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, Gretna — 8 miles
18/20 CHURCH STREET, Annan — 14 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles9 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsCA2, CA1, CA6, CA5, CA4, DG16, DG14, CA8

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.

Teeth straightening near CA3

A typical orthodontic search around CA3 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.

The nearest town page for CA3 is Edentown.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CA3

Where is the nearest orthodontist to CA3?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CA3 is Smileville Orthodontics in Carlisle, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Orthodontics (1.2 miles) and Cumberland Infirmary (1.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near CA3?

Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of CA3, 9 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near CA3?

The nearest practice to CA3 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smileville Orthodontics in Carlisle, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Spedding Dental Clinic (1.2 miles) and Lismore House Dental Practice (1.3 miles).

Which places are in or near the CA3 postcode district?

Places in or next to CA3 include Edentown, Stanwix, Belah, Etterby, Carlisle, Knowefield, Denton Holme and Tarraby.

How do I find an orthodontist near the CA3 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Edentown, Cumbria, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.

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.

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