Orthodontic practices near LN11
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of LN11; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Waltham Dental Practice, 11.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 11.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (28 reviews) |
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 13.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (58 reviews) |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 13.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (43 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 14.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (103 reviews) |
| Smile LincsCleethorpes | 14.0 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Lincoln OrthodonticsLincoln | 24.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (581 reviews) |
| Grin OrthodonticsLincoln | 25.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (65 reviews) |
| TrollDental UK LtdLincoln | 25.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to LN11 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Waltham, 11.2 miles north-west; the next are Cleethorpes (13.5 miles north) and Lincoln (24.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham | 1 | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Cleethorpes | 4 | 13.5 miles north |
| Lincoln | 3 | 24.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of LN11
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), 13.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A C Dental ServicesCleethorpes | 5.0 (58 reviews) | 13.5 miles north |
| Shakespeare House Dental PracticeCleethorpes | 4.8 (43 reviews) | 13.5 miles north |
| The Dental Design StudioCleethorpes | 4.7 (103 reviews) | 14.0 miles north |
| Waltham Dental PracticeWaltham | 4.6 (28 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from LN11
From LN11 the nearest practice is Waltham Dental Practice, 11.2 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. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shakespeare House Dental Practice (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lincoln Orthodontics (24.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around LN11 list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 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 LN11 are commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from LN11 to Waltham 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
LN11 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Lindsey |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lincolnshire 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 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,416 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Louth Academy — 1.0 miles King Edward VI Grammar School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,791 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 21.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Waltham Dental Practice, Waltham — 11 miles A C Dental Services, Cleethorpes — 14 miles Lincoln Orthodontics, Lincoln — 24 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, 5 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | DN36, LN13, DN35, LN9, DN33, PE23, DN32, DN31 |
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 LN11
Most LN11 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 LN11 is Keddington.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LN11
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LN11?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LN11 is Waltham Dental Practice, about 11.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are A C Dental Services (13.5 miles) and Shakespeare House Dental Practice (13.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LN11?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of LN11, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Waltham, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LN11?
The nearest practice to LN11 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Design Studio in Cleethorpes, about 14.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Lincoln Orthodontics (24.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the LN11 postcode district?
Places in or next to LN11 include Keddington, Stewton, Louth, Alvingham, Legbourne, Little Cawthorpe, Yarburgh and Covenham.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LN11 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Keddington, Lincolnshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
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.