Orthodontic practices near Birkenhead
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Birkenhead, 41 practices within 10 and 102 practices within 20. The closest is Smileworks Liverpool, 1.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smileworks LiverpoolLiverpool | 1.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,807 reviews) |
| Dental on BrunswickLiverpool | 1.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (361 reviews) |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Liverpool | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryLiverpool | 1.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (157 reviews) |
| The Liverpool Brace PlaceLiverpool | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (157 reviews) |
| Easy DentalLiverpool | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (192 reviews) |
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (447 reviews) |
| Ollie and DarshLiverpool | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (663 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Birkenhead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Liverpool, 1.2 miles north-east; the next are Toxteth (1.5 miles east) and Prenton (1.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 12 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Toxteth | 2 | 1.5 miles east |
| Prenton | 1 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| New Ferry | 2 | 2.5 miles south |
| Wallasey | 4 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 4.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Birkenhead
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 1.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-east |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Birkenhead at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wirral |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 325,264 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,633 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 51.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,790 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 31.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Metropolitan Borough of Wirral | 22nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 45 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Metropolitan Borough of Wirral |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Birkenhead Park School — 1.3 miles Liverpool Life Sciences UTC — 1.3 miles The Studio School Liverpool — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 23 schools, about 22,352 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 135 schools, 50,765 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smileworks Liverpool, Liverpool — 1 miles Riverside Turret Orthodontics, Toxteth — 2 miles West House Orthodontics, Prenton — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 102 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CH25 |
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 Birkenhead
Birkenhead is 1.2 miles from Smileworks Liverpool, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 102.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Rez Dental (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Smile (4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Birkenhead list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Birkenhead are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kamran Rasul - The Dental Clinic in Liverpool, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Birkenhead
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Orthodontic services in Birkenhead
Orthodontist in Birkenhead: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Birkenhead understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Birkenhead or another part of Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Birkenhead — one of the UK's larger cities with a population of around 325,264 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Dacre Hill, Devonshire Park, Egerton Park, Rock Ferry, Rock Park, and Seacombe.
What we know about practices near Birkenhead
There is no orthodontist on our records in Birkenhead itself. The nearest recorded are Smileworks Liverpool, about a mile away; Riverside Turret Orthodontics in Toxteth, about 2 miles away; and West House Orthodontics in Prenton, about 2 miles away.
Facts about Birkenhead
Birkenhead has a population of around 325,264, making it one of the UK's larger cities within Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Just around 2 km south-west, Devonshire Park is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Birkenhead in context
By ONS classification, Birkenhead falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Birkenhead falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Birkenhead's under-16 share sits at 20.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Birkenhead, 5.6% of the 1,633 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Birkenhead has 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Birkenhead are served by secondary schools including Birkenhead Park School (1.3 miles) and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (1.3 miles). 23 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 135 schools and 50,765 pupils in Birkenhead's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Birkenhead falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Birkenhead is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Birkenhead
Starting orthodontic treatment in Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Birkenhead. Birkenhead is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Birkenhead sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.6% of Birkenhead's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,633 residents in the neighbourhood around Birkenhead, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Birkenhead is better served than 94% 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 Birkenhead attend schools such as Birkenhead Park School (1.3 miles) and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (1.3 miles). 23 secondary schools are within three miles. Birkenhead's Local Authority has 135 schools educating 50,765 pupils (DfE data). Birkenhead falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Birkenhead is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Birkenhead
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Birkenhead has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Birkenhead
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Birkenhead — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Birkenhead. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Birkenhead
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Birkenhead, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral alone. Nearby pages covering Dacre Hill, Devonshire Park, Egerton Park, Rock Ferry, Rock Park, and Seacombe may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Birkenhead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Birkenhead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Birkenhead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Birkenhead is Smileworks Liverpool, about 1.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dental on Brunswick (1.3 miles) and Kamran Rasul - The Dental Clinic (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Birkenhead?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Birkenhead, 41 practices within 10 miles and 102 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Birkenhead?
The nearest practice to Birkenhead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kamran Rasul - The Dental Clinic in Liverpool, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Liverpool Brace Place (1.4 miles) and Ollie and Darsh (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Birkenhead, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
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 Birkenhead, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.