Orthodontic practices near DN40
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of DN40; 7 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile LincsCleethorpes | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (58 reviews) |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 8.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULLKingston upon Hull | 9.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 10.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (223 reviews) |
| 543 Dental Centre LimitedSaint Andrews Quay | 10.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,202 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to DN40 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cleethorpes, 7.3 miles south-east; the next are Waltham (8.9 miles south-east) and Kingston upon Hull (9.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Waltham | 1 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Kingston upon Hull | 2 | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Saint Andrews Quay | 1 | 10.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DN40
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is A C Dental Services in Cleethorpes (5.0 from 58 reviews), 7.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| BritasiaDoctors LimitedKingston upon Hull | 4.9 (223 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 4.8 (43 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 4.7 (103 reviews) | 7.9 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 DN40
From DN40 the nearest practice is Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, 7.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around DN40 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around DN40 are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, 7.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from DN40 to Smile Lincs is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
DN40 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North East Lincolnshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,838 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 548 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Immingham — 0.7 miles Healing Academy — 4.1 miles John Whitgift Academy — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 568 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 23,159 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Lincs, Cleethorpes — 7 miles Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 9 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL, Kingston upon Hull — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | DN41, DN39, DN37, DN34, HU12, DN31, DN19, HU9 |
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 DN40 area
Most DN40 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 DN40 is Immingham.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DN40
Where is the nearest orthodontist to DN40?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DN40 is Smile Lincs in Cleethorpes, about 7.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are A C Dental Services (7.5 miles) and Shakespeare House Dental Practice (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near DN40?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of DN40, 7 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cleethorpes, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near DN40?
The nearest practice to DN40 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS HULL (9.7 miles) and BritasiaDoctors Limited (10.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the DN40 postcode district?
Places in or next to DN40 include Immingham, Habrough, Keelby, South Killingholme, Stallingborough, Riby, North Killingholme and East Halton.
How do I find an orthodontist near the DN40 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.
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.