Orthodontic practices near LA22
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of LA22; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Sandes Avenue Dental Practice in Kendal, 11.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 11.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (263 reviews) |
| Kendal Dental CareKendal | 11.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Ghyllmount DentalPenrith | 18.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (312 reviews) |
| Oxford Place DentalBarrow in Furness | 22.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSCockermouth | 22.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | CrownsBarrow in Furness | 23.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,932 reviews) |
| Teckkam Dental CareBarrow in Furness | 23.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (245 reviews) |
| Kings OrthodonticsBarrow in Furness | 23.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (47 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to LA22 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kendal, 11.8 miles south-east; the next are Penrith (18.6 miles north-east) and Barrow in Furness (22.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal | 2 | 11.8 miles south-east |
| Penrith | 1 | 18.6 miles north-east |
| Barrow in Furness | 4 | 22.3 miles south-west |
| Cockermouth | 1 | 22.6 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 LA22
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ghyllmount Dental in Penrith (4.9 from 312 reviews), 18.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ghyllmount DentalPenrith | 4.9 (312 reviews) | 18.6 miles north-east |
| Sandes Avenue Dental PracticeKendal | 4.9 (263 reviews) | 11.8 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 LA22
The nearest practice to LA22 is Sandes Avenue Dental Practice in Kendal, 11.8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 4 of the practices around LA22 list clear aligners, the nearest 11.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around LA22 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, 22.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from LA22 to Sandes Avenue Dental Practice 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 310 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
LA22 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,836 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lakes School — 3.5 miles John Ruskin School — 5.1 miles |
| 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 | Sandes Avenue Dental Practice, Kendal — 12 miles Ghyllmount Dental, Penrith — 19 miles Oxford Place Dental, Barrow in Furness — 22 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, 3 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | LA23, LA21, CA12, LA11, LA12, LA20, LA8, LA17 |
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 LA22
People searching from LA22 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 LA22 is Clappersgate.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LA22
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LA22?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LA22 is Sandes Avenue Dental Practice in Kendal, about 11.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Kendal Dental Care (11.9 miles) and Ghyllmount Dental (18.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LA22?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of LA22, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kendal, 11.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LA22?
The nearest practice to LA22 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oxford Place Dental in Barrow in Furness, about 22.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include DERWENT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (22.6 miles) and Barrow Dental Aesthetics and Implant Clinic | Cumbria | Dental Implants | Full Arch Implants | Veneers | Invisalign | Crowns (23.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the LA22 postcode district?
Places in or next to LA22 include Clappersgate, Rydal, Waterhead, Ambleside, Outgate, High Wray, Colthouse and Hawkshead.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LA22 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Clappersgate, Cumbria, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near LA22 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
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.