Orthodontic practices near LA20
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of LA20; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 11.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 11.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 12.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) |
| Teckkam Dental CareBarrow in Furness | 12.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| Kings OrthodonticsBarrow in Furness | 12.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (47 reviews) |
| Kendal Dental CareKendal | 18.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 18.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (263 reviews) |
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 21.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (388 reviews) |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 21.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to LA20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barrow in Furness, 11.5 miles south; the next are Kendal (18.8 miles east) and Lancaster (21.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow in Furness | 4 | 11.5 miles south |
| Kendal | 2 | 18.8 miles east |
| Lancaster | 1 | 21.2 miles south-east |
| Morecambe | 1 | 21.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of LA20
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness (5.0 from 18 reviews), 11.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 11.5 miles south |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 4.9 (263 reviews) | 18.8 miles east |
| Teckkam Dental CareBarrow in Furness | 4.9 (245 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from LA20
From LA20 the nearest practice is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 11.5 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. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hest Bank Dental Care (21.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around LA20 list clear aligners, the nearest 11.5 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 LA20 are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, 11.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from LA20 to Oxford Place Dental is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
LA20 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Westmorland and Furness |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,029 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 15 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Schools in council area | 160 schools, 31,227 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oxford Place Dental, Barrow in Furness — 12 miles Kendal Dental Care, Kendal — 19 miles Hest Bank Dental Care, Lancaster — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 6 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | LA17, LA18, LA16, LA15, LA21, LA12, LA19, LA13 |
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 LA20 area
A typical orthodontic search around LA20 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for LA20 is Broughton in Furness.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LA20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LA20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LA20 is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 11.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (12.3 miles) and Teckkam Dental Care (12.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LA20?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of LA20, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barrow in Furness, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LA20?
The nearest practice to LA20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 11.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (12.3 miles) and Bare Dental Clinic (Private) (21.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the LA20 postcode district?
Places in or next to LA20 include Broughton in Furness, Broughton Mills, Bank End, Foxfield, Lady Hall, Ulpha, Grizebeck and Strands.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LA20 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near LA20?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
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.