Orthodontic practices near Acre
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Acre, 44 practices within 10 and 151 practices within 20. The closest is Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice) in Accrington, 1.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice)Accrington | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (33 reviews) |
| Rossendale Dental Health CentreRawtenstall | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (161 reviews) |
| Denpoint Dental CareRawtenstall | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Abbey Street Dental PracticeAccrington | 2.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Park House DentalAccrington | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (223 reviews) |
| The Douglas Lee Dental PracticeAccrington | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 3.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (315 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Accrington, 1.5 miles north-west; the next are Rawtenstall (1.5 miles south-east) and Ramsbottom (5.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington | 5 | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Rawtenstall | 3 | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Ramsbottom | 1 | 5.1 miles south |
| Blackburn | 6 | 5.8 miles west |
| Burnley | 6 | 5.8 miles north-east |
| Darwen | 5 | 6.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acre
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Accrington Dental Suite (5.0 from 315 reviews), 3.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-east |
| STEVENSDENTALBolton | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 8.5 miles south |
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acre at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rossendale |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,559 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 160 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 214th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alder Grange School — 1.6 miles All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy — 1.7 miles The Hollins — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,538 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice), Accrington — 2 miles Rossendale Dental Health Centre, Rawtenstall — 2 miles Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, Ramsbottom — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 44 within 10 miles, 151 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Acre
The nearest practice to Acre is Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice) in Accrington, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 44 practices, and within 20 there are 151.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Rossendale Dental Health Centre (1.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Acre list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Acre are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Rossendale Dental Health Centre in Rawtenstall, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acre
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Orthodontist in Acre: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Acre understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Acre itself or elsewhere in Lancashire.
Acre in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Cribden Side is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Acre in context
Acre's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Acre. Census data puts 15.8% of Acre's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,559 residents in the neighbourhood around Acre, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Acre is better served than 69% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Acre are Alder Grange School (1.6 miles) and All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Acre's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Acre is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 16 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Acre
There is no orthodontist on our records in Acre itself. The nearest we do hold are Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice) in Accrington, about 2 miles away; Rossendale Dental Health Centre in Rawtenstall, about 2 miles away; and Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, about 5 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Cribden Side, Holden Vale, Hud Hey, Rising Bridge, Well Bank, and Haslingden are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Acre
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Acre helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Acre
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Acre. Acre's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Acre sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.8% of Acre's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,559 residents in the neighbourhood around Acre, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Acre has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Acre are served by secondary schools including Alder Grange School (1.6 miles) and All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Acre close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Acre is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Acre Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Acre can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Acre
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acre
This part of the page places Acre, Lancashire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Cribden Side, Holden Vale, Hud Hey, Rising Bridge, Well Bank, and Haslingden for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acre is Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice) in Accrington, about 1.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Rossendale Dental Health Centre (1.5 miles) and Denpoint Dental Care (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acre?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Acre, 44 practices within 10 miles and 151 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acre?
The nearest practice to Acre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Rossendale Dental Health Centre in Rawtenstall, about 1.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Denpoint Dental Care (1.9 miles) and Abbey Street Dental Practice (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acre, Lancashire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acre, Lancashire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.