Orthodontic practices near Blacon
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Blacon, 20 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester, 1.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsChester | 1.2 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Deva Dental ClinicChester | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Mouth MattersChester | 2.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (235 reviews) |
| Talking Teeth ChesterChester | 2.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (49 reviews) |
| Overleigh OrthodonticsChester | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (59 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile - Dentist in ActonHoole | 3.2 miles 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 Blacon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chester, 1.2 miles south; the next are Hoole (3.2 miles east) and Guilden Sutton (4.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 9 | 1.2 miles south |
| Hoole | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Guilden Sutton | 1 | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Ellesmere Port Town | 1 | 4.6 miles north |
| Deeside | 2 | 4.9 miles west |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 6.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blacon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckle Advanced Dental Care in Bebington (5.0 from 144 reviews), 9.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-west |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-west |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 10.3 miles north |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blacon 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 13,495 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,624 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,341 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Cheshire West and Chester | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 186 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Cheshire West and Chester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College — 0.5 miles Upton-by-Chester High School — 2.4 miles Queen's Park High School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,197 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 | Grosvenor Orthodontics, Chester — 1 miles Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, Hoole — 3 miles Rock House Dental Practice, Guilden Sutton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 84 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Johnson & Whitehouse Dental Surgery — under a mile |
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 Blacon
The nearest practice to Blacon is Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Masters Orthodontics (1.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Blacon list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Blacon are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Deva Dental Clinic in Chester, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blacon
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Braces and aligner options in Blacon
Orthodontist in Blacon: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Blacon? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Blacon itself or elsewhere in Cheshire West and Chester. Blacon — a market town with a population of around 13,495 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Blacon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blacon. The closest on record are Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester, about a mile away; Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, about 3 miles away; and Rock House Dental Practice in Guilden Sutton, about 4 miles away.
A quick look at Blacon
Blacon is home to around 13,495 people, classing it as a market town within Cheshire West and Chester. Just around 2 km east, Abbot's Mead is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Blacon in context
ONS classifies Blacon as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Blacon. Census data puts 19.6% of Blacon's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,624 residents in the neighbourhood around Blacon, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Blacon has more choice than 83% 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 Blacon are served by secondary schools including Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (0.5 miles) and Upton-by-Chester High School (2.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 176 schools and 54,746 pupils across Blacon's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Blacon sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Blacon is about 14 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Mollington, Abbot's Mead, Saltney, Curzon Park, Saughall, and Sealand if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Blacon
The orthodontic landscape in Blacon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Blacon — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Blacon directly, though Johnson & Whitehouse Dental Surgery (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Blacon sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Blacon's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Blacon, 7.6% of the 1,624 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Blacon is better served than 83% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Blacon attend schools such as Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (0.5 miles) and Upton-by-Chester High School (2.4 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Blacon's Local Authority has 176 schools educating 54,746 pupils (DfE data). Blacon falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Blacon is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Blacon itself. The nearest recorded are Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester, about a mile away; Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, about 3 miles away; and Rock House Dental Practice in Guilden Sutton, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Blacon
Orthodontic treatment in Blacon is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Blacon
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Blacon — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blacon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blacon
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester alone. This page links onward to Mollington, Abbot's Mead, Saltney, Curzon Park, Saughall, and Sealand for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blacon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blacon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blacon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blacon is Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester, about 1.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Deva Dental Clinic (1.7 miles) and Art of Dental Care Chester (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blacon?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Blacon, 20 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blacon?
The nearest practice to Blacon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Deva Dental Clinic in Chester, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Art of Dental Care Chester (1.8 miles) and Masters Orthodontics (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.