Orthodontic practices near Backford
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Backford, 21 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic in Ellesmere Port Town, 2.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Dental & Implant ClinicEllesmere Port Town | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Deva Dental ClinicChester | 3.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Mouth MattersChester | 3.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (235 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsChester | 3.4 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Talking Teeth ChesterChester | 3.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.2 (49 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile - Dentist in ActonHoole | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (170 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Backford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ellesmere Port Town, 2.5 miles north; the next are Chester (3.0 miles south) and Hoole (3.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port Town | 1 | 2.5 miles north |
| Chester | 9 | 3.0 miles south |
| Hoole | 1 | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Guilden Sutton | 1 | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Willaston | 1 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Deeside | 2 | 6.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Backford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Abbey by Duthie Dental in Childwall (5.0 from 158 reviews), 10.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 10.7 miles north |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-west |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Backford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cheshire West and Chester |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,772 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.7% aged 16 to 24 and 37% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 114 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Cheshire West and Chester | 70th closest to an orthodontic practice of 186 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Cheshire West and Chester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Whitby High School — 1.7 miles Upton-by-Chester High School — 2.1 miles Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,504 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 176 schools, 54,746 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic, Ellesmere Port Town — 2 miles Deva Dental Clinic, Chester — 3 miles Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, Hoole — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 90 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 Backford
Backford is 2.5 miles from Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic in Ellesmere Port Town, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 90.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Backford list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 Backford are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic in Ellesmere Port Town, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Backford
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Orthodontic treatment options in Backford
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Backford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Backford itself or elsewhere in Cheshire West and Chester.
The local picture in Backford
Backford — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Backford, 4.9% of the 2,772 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Backford has more choice than 77% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Backford are served by secondary schools including The Whitby High School (1.7 miles) and Upton-by-Chester High School (2.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 176 schools and 54,746 pupils across Backford's Local Authority. Backford sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Backford is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 12 miles away.
Practice data for Backford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Backford itself. The closest on record are Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic in Ellesmere Port Town, about 2 miles away; Deva Dental Clinic in Chester, about 3 miles away; and Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, about 4 miles away.
A quick look at Backford
The nearest other location we cover is Mollington, around 2 km to the south-west.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Mollington, Whitbyheath, Little Stanney, Abbot's Mead, Wervin, and Wolverham if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Backford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Backford has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Backford
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Backford practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Backford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Backford helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Backford
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Backford
What's available in Backford depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Backford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.5% of Backford's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,772 residents in the neighbourhood around Backford, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Backford is better served than 77% of towns in England. Regionally, 31.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Backford attend schools such as The Whitby High School (1.7 miles) and Upton-by-Chester High School (2.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 176 schools and 54,746 pupils in Backford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Backford is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Backford is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 12 miles 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 Backford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Backford
This section helps connect Backford, Cheshire West and Chester to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Mollington, Whitbyheath, Little Stanney, Abbot's Mead, Wervin, and Wolverham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Backford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Backford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Backford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Backford is Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic in Ellesmere Port Town, about 2.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Deva Dental Clinic (3.0 miles) and Art of Dental Care Chester (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Backford?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Backford, 21 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Backford?
The nearest practice to Backford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic in Ellesmere Port Town, about 2.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Deva Dental Clinic (3.0 miles) and Art of Dental Care Chester (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Backford, Cheshire West and Chester?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Backford, Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.