Orthodontic practices near Avenham
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Avenham, 30 practices within 10 and 101 practices within 20. The closest is Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, 0.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant CentrePreston | 0.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Preston OrthodonticsPreston | 0.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Fishergate Hill DentalPreston | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Holly Dental PracticePreston | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| PerfectalignPreston | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (29 reviews) |
| THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| XO DentalPreston | 1.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Avenham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 0.3 miles south; the next are Leyland (4.4 miles south) and Longridge (4.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 0.3 miles south |
| Leyland | 4 | 4.4 miles south |
| Longridge | 1 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Kirkham | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
| Chorley | 3 | 7.8 miles south |
| Blackburn | 5 | 8.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Avenham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Towngate Dental Practice in Leyland (5.0 from 814 reviews), 4.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 4.7 miles south |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 2.6 miles north |
| Bateman & BestDarwen | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Avenham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Preston |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 3.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,584 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 0.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 55.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 79.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,754 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 0.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | Eden Boys' School, Preston — 0.6 miles Preston Muslim Girls High School — 0.8 miles Christ The King Catholic High School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 11,357 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre, Preston — under a mile Lowerbank Dental Practice, Leyland — 4 miles Grimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 101 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | PR1 |
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 Avenham
Avenham has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 101.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Preston Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Avenham list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Avenham are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Preston Orthodontics, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Avenham
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Orthodontist in Avenham: Before booking anything in Avenham, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Avenham or another part of Lancashire.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Preston, Adelphi, Frenchwood, Lower Penwortham, Fishwick, and Maudlands.
Local provider signals in Avenham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Avenham itself. The nearest recorded are Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, under a mile away; Lowerbank Dental Practice in Leyland, about 4 miles away; and Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 4 miles away.
Local context for Avenham
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Preston, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Avenham
Avenham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Avenham's under-16 share, 3.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.4% of the 1,584 residents in Avenham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Avenham has more choice than 90% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Avenham are served by secondary schools including Eden Boys' School, Preston (0.6 miles) and Preston Muslim Girls High School (0.8 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Avenham's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Avenham is under a mile from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Orthodontic Treatments in Avenham
The orthodontic landscape in Avenham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Avenham — Local Context
Not every practice near Avenham offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Avenham — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 3.3% of Avenham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,584 residents in the neighbourhood around Avenham, 0.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Avenham is better served than 90% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Avenham are served by secondary schools including Eden Boys' School, Preston (0.6 miles) and Preston Muslim Girls High School (0.8 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Avenham falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Avenham is under a mile from Preston Dental School in Preston. There is no orthodontist on our records in Avenham itself. The closest on record are Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, under a mile away; Lowerbank Dental Practice in Leyland, about 4 miles away; and Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Avenham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Avenham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Avenham
Provision in Avenham varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Avenham — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 3.3% of residents under 16, Avenham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.4% of the 1,584 residents in Avenham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Avenham is better served than 90% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Avenham are served by secondary schools including Eden Boys' School, Preston (0.6 miles) and Preston Muslim Girls High School (0.8 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Avenham among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Avenham is Preston Dental School, Preston, under a mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Avenham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Avenham
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Avenham, Lancashire with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Preston, Adelphi, Frenchwood, Lower Penwortham, Fishwick, and Maudlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Avenham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Avenham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Avenham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Avenham is Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, about 0.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Preston Orthodontics (0.4 miles) and Fishergate Hill Dental (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Avenham?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Avenham, 30 practices within 10 miles and 101 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Avenham?
The nearest practice to Avenham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Preston Orthodontics, about 0.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Holly Dental Practice (0.8 miles) and Perfectalign (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Avenham, Lancashire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Avenham, Lancashire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.