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Orthodontic Treatment In The DN20 Postcode Area

The DN20 postcode area covers patients researching orthodontic treatment around Scawby Brook, North Lincolnshire. It brings together practical treatment guidance, linked location pages, and a route into a clinician-reviewed online assessment. You can start online and decide whether an in-person consultation is worth booking.

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Orthodontic practices near DN20

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of DN20, 4 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Blyton Dental Scunthorpe, 4.6 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Blyton Dental ScunthorpeScunthorpe4.6 miles west–✓✓4.8 (53 reviews)
Bottesford Dental PracticeScunthorpe5.5 miles west✓–✓5.0 (317 reviews)
Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe6.3 miles west✓✓✓5.0 (59 reviews)
Campbell Dental HealthScunthorpe6.6 miles west––––
Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough LimitedBrough12.1 miles north✓–✓4.9 (511 reviews)
Beverley House DentalSaint Andrews Quay12.1 miles north––✓4.9 (327 reviews)
TOTAL ORTHODONTICS - HULLKingston upon Hull13.6 miles north✓–––
Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay13.8 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (590 reviews)

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

Nearest places to DN20 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Scunthorpe, 4.6 miles west; the next are Brough (12.1 miles north) and Saint Andrews Quay (12.1 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Scunthorpe44.6 miles west
Brough112.1 miles north
Saint Andrews Quay212.1 miles north
Kingston upon Hull113.6 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DN20

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bottesford Dental Practice in Scunthorpe (5.0 from 317 reviews), 5.5 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Bottesford Dental PracticeScunthorpe5.0 (317 reviews)5.5 miles west
Scunthorpe OrthodonticsScunthorpe5.0 (59 reviews)6.3 miles west
Night and Day Emergency Dentist HullSaint Andrews Quay4.9 (590 reviews)13.8 miles north
Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough LimitedBrough4.9 (511 reviews)12.1 miles north

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

Getting orthodontic treatment from DN20

DN20 is 4.6 miles from Blyton Dental Scunthorpe, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 22.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Blyton Dental Scunthorpe (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around DN20 list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around DN20 are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bottesford Dental Practice in Scunthorpe, 5.5 miles away.

DN20 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Lincolnshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1612.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents7,122 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car17.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre75 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Vale Academy — 0.4 miles
Sir John Nelthorpe School — 0.8 miles
Frederick Gough School — 5.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 1,505 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area90 schools, 23,998 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesBlyton Dental Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe — 5 miles
Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough Limited, Brough — 12 miles
Beverley House Dental, Saint Andrews Quay — 12 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles4 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsDN38, DN16, DN18, DN15, HU14, LN7, DN39, HU13

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.

Starting your orthodontic search in DN20

Patients in the DN20 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.

The nearest town page for DN20 is Scawby Brook.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DN20

Where is the nearest orthodontist to DN20?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DN20 is Blyton Dental Scunthorpe, about 4.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Bottesford Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and Scunthorpe Orthodontics (6.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near DN20?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of DN20, 4 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near DN20?

The nearest practice to DN20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bottesford Dental Practice in Scunthorpe, about 5.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Scunthorpe Orthodontics (6.3 miles) and Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Brough Limited (12.1 miles).

Which places are in or near the DN20 postcode district?

Places in or next to DN20 include Scawby Brook, Wressle, Scawby, Hibaldstow, Greetwell, Low Santon, Appleby and Horkstow.

How do I find an orthodontist near the DN20 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Scawby Brook, North Lincolnshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.

What affects orthodontic cost near DN20?

The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.

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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