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Orthodontic practices near Bootle

On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Bootle, 43 practices within 10 and 99 practices within 20. The closest is Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, 0.6 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk BoltonBootle0.6 miles south-east–––4.5 (15 reviews)
Crosby DentalBootle1.6 miles north–––4.3 (67 reviews)
Thornton DentalInce Blundell2.1 miles north–––4.2 (46 reviews)
Saving FacesMaghull2.9 miles north-east–✓✓4.7 (147 reviews)
TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELiverpool3.1 miles east✓–––
Wallasey OrthodonticsWallasey3.4 miles south-west–––4.9 (73 reviews)
WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEWallasey3.4 miles south-west✓–––
Northway Dental PracticeMaghull3.7 miles north-east✓–✓4.9 (101 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Bootle with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bootle, 0.6 miles south-east; the next are Ince Blundell (2.1 miles north) and Maghull (2.9 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bootle20.6 miles south-east
Ince Blundell12.1 miles north
Maghull32.9 miles north-east
Liverpool123.1 miles east
Wallasey43.4 miles south-west
Toxteth25.2 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bootle

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), 4.5 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Dr Rez DentalLiverpool5.0 (447 reviews)4.5 miles south
Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool5.0 (361 reviews)4.4 miles south
Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool5.0 (300 reviews)4.2 miles south
Dental on BrunswickLiverpool5.0 (32 reviews)4.6 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Bootle at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSefton
NHS dental servicesNHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Population57,791
Residents under 1611.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,571 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 37% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car40.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,326 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health30.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England
Access within Sefton8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 25 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Sefton
Nearest university dental hospitalLiverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 5 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSacred Heart Catholic Academy — 1.2 miles
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes — 1.6 miles
Litherland High School — 1.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles10 schools, about 9,171 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area113 schools, 41,789 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay31.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record2
Practices within 10 and 20 miles43 within 10 miles, 99 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsL21

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 Bootle

The nearest practice to Bootle is Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, 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 43 practices, and within 20 there are 99.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Saving Faces (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental House (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Bootle list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 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 Bootle are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Liverpool, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 5 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Bootle

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Orthodontic treatment options in Bootle

Orthodontist in Bootle: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Bootle often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Bootle with the wider Sefton area. Bootle — a large town with a population of around 57,791 — is covered on this page specifically.

Useful local orthodontic context for Bootle

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Bootle or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton and Crosby Dental.

Area profile for Bootle

Officially, Bootle is categorised 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 Bootle. Bootle has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,571 residents in the neighbourhood around Bootle, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Sefton. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Bootle has more choice than 90% 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 Bootle attend schools such as Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (1.2 miles) and King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (1.6 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 113 schools and 41,789 pupils across Bootle's Local Authority. Bootle's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bootle is about 5 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.

Local snapshot of Bootle

Bootle has a population of around 57,791, making it a large town within Sefton. The nearest other location we cover is Seaforth, under 1 km to the north.

Nearby location pages

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Seaforth, Waterloo, Litherland, Great Crosby, Blundellsands, and Little Crosby.

The Orthodontic Journey in Bootle

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bootle helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Seaforth, Waterloo and Litherland regularly visit orthodontists in Bootle.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bootle

We track 2 orthodontic practices serving Bootle and the surrounding area. ONS classifies Bootle as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Bootle sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.9% of Bootle's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Bootle, 5.4% of the 1,571 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Sefton, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bootle is better served than 90% of towns in England. Regionally, 31.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bootle are Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (1.2 miles) and King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (1.6 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 113 schools and 41,789 pupils in Bootle's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Bootle's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bootle is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Seaforth, Waterloo, and Litherland regularly make use of Bootle's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.

All Orthodontic Options in Bootle Explained

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bootle 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 Seaforth, Waterloo and Litherland regularly visit orthodontists in Bootle.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bootle

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bootle — 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 Bootle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Bootle

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bootle often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bootle?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bootle is Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, about 0.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Crosby Dental (1.6 miles) and Thornton Dental (2.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Bootle?

Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Bootle, 43 practices within 10 miles and 99 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bootle?

The nearest practice to Bootle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Liverpool, about 3.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.4 miles) and Northway Dental Practice (3.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bootle, Sefton?

A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bootle, Sefton?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleBootle, Sefton Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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