Orthodontic practices near Blackpool
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Blackpool, 18 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool, 0.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 0.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 0.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 0.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 1.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| ARC Dental SurgeryGreat Marton | 1.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| EverythingTeethBlackpool | 2.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackpool with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Blackpool, 0.5 miles east; the next are Thornton-Cleveleys (1.0 miles north) and Great Marton (1.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 5 | 0.5 miles east |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 1.0 miles north |
| Great Marton | 1 | 1.5 miles south |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 4.7 miles south |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 7.0 miles north |
| Kirkham | 1 | 7.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackpool
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys (5.0 from 250 reviews), 3.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-east |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 4.8 miles south |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackpool at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blackpool |
| 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 |
| Population | 145,007 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,314 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 | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 64.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,304 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 29.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Blackpool | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 18 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Blackpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Unity Academy Blackpool — 1.2 miles St Mary's Catholic Academy — 1.3 miles South Shore Academy — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,342 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 49 schools, 19,656 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 5 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 50 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | FY1 |
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 Blackpool
The nearest practice to Blackpool is Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Lytham Dental Clinic (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Blackpool list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Blackpool are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackpool
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Orthodontist in Blackpool: This page was put together for people in Blackpool who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Blackpool. Blackpool — a city with a population of around 145,007 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
Pages for North Shore, Revoe, Hoohill, Layton, Warbreck, and Bispham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local snapshot of Blackpool
With a population of roughly 145,007, Blackpool is a city within Blackpool. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to North Shore, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Blackpool
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 5 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Blackpool or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 include NHS signals and 6 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include Dental Access Service, EverythingTeeth, Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad), Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates, and Whitegate Health Centre.
Area profile for Blackpool
Blackpool 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. 15.1% of Blackpool's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Blackpool, 7.1% of the 1,314 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6% average across Blackpool, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Blackpool has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Blackpool are served by secondary schools including Unity Academy Blackpool (1.2 miles) and St Mary's Catholic Academy (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 49 schools and 19,656 pupils across Blackpool's Local Authority. Blackpool's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackpool is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Blackpool
Many people in Blackpool delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from North Shore, Revoe and Hoohill regularly visit orthodontists in Blackpool.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Blackpool
- 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 Blackpool
There are 5 orthodontic practices in our database covering Blackpool. By ONS classification, Blackpool falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Blackpool sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Blackpool's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,314 residents in Blackpool's census neighbourhood, above the 6% average across Blackpool. Blackpool has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Blackpool are served by secondary schools including Unity Academy Blackpool (1.2 miles) and St Mary's Catholic Academy (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 49 schools and 19,656 pupils across Blackpool's Local Authority. Blackpool's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Blackpool is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 15 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from North Shore, Revoe, and Hoohill regularly make use of Blackpool's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Blackpool
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Blackpool can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from North Shore, Revoe and Hoohill regularly visit orthodontists in Blackpool.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blackpool
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 Blackpool. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackpool
If Blackpool, Blackpool is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as North Shore, Revoe, Hoohill, Layton, Warbreck, and Bispham can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blackpool
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackpool often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackpool?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackpool is Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool, about 0.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (0.8 miles) and Dental Access Service (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackpool?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Blackpool, 18 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackpool?
The nearest practice to Blackpool that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bank Dental (3.0 miles) and St Annes Dental Clinic (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackpool, Blackpool?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blackpool, Blackpool?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.