Orthodontic practices near Catforth
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Catforth, 29 practices within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is AJM Dental Group in Preston, 3.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 3.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (61 reviews) |
| Lancashire Smiles Dental PracticeKirkham | 3.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (232 reviews) |
| Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston | 4.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
| Sharoe Green Dental PracticePreston | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (557 reviews) |
| Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston | 4.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| The Waterside Dental ClinicPreston | 4.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| XO DentalPreston | 5.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| Holly Dental PracticePreston | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Catforth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 3.8 miles south-east; the next are Kirkham (3.9 miles south-west) and Longridge (7.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Kirkham | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Longridge | 1 | 7.3 miles east |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 7.8 miles west |
| Lytham St Annes | 2 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Blackpool | 5 | 9.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Catforth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Towngate Dental Practice in Leyland (5.0 from 814 reviews), 9.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 8.0 miles west |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 4.9 (671 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Catforth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Preston |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,121 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 493rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Broughton High School — 3.1 miles Carr Hill High School — 3.9 miles Fulwood Academy — 4.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | AJM Dental Group, Preston — 4 miles Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham — 4 miles Grimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 76 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 Catforth
The nearest practice to Catforth is AJM Dental Group in Preston, 3.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 76.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (4.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Catforth list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Catforth are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Catforth
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Orthodontist in Catforth: This page was put together for people in Catforth 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 Lancashire.
Local provider signals in Catforth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Catforth itself. The nearest we do hold are AJM Dental Group in Preston, about 4 miles away; Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 4 miles away; and Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 7 miles away.
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Related pages for Lewth, Woodsfold, Black Pole, Blackleach, Inskip, and Swillbrook are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Catforth in numbers
Lewth is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Catforth.
Catforth in context
Catforth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Catforth falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 17% of Catforth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,121 residents in the neighbourhood around Catforth, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Catforth has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Catforth are Broughton High School (3.1 miles) and Carr Hill High School (3.9 miles). Catforth's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Catforth is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 6 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Catforth
Patients in Catforth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Catforth — Local Context
Not every practice near Catforth offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Catforth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Catforth. Catforth's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,121 residents in the neighbourhood around Catforth, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Catforth is better served than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Catforth are served by secondary schools including Broughton High School (3.1 miles) and Carr Hill High School (3.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Catforth sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Catforth is about 6 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Catforth itself. The nearest recorded are AJM Dental Group in Preston, about 4 miles away; Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 4 miles away; and Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Catforth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Catforth helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Catforth
Orthodontic practices in and around Catforth vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Catforth is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Catforth. Catforth's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,121 residents in the neighbourhood around Catforth, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Catforth is better served than 64% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Catforth are served by secondary schools including Broughton High School (3.1 miles) and Carr Hill High School (3.9 miles). Catforth falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Catforth is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 6 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 Catforth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Catforth
This section helps connect Catforth, Lancashire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Lewth, Woodsfold, Black Pole, Blackleach, Inskip, and Swillbrook.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Catforth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Catforth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catforth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catforth is AJM Dental Group in Preston, about 3.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice (3.9 miles) and Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Catforth?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Catforth, 29 practices within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Catforth?
The nearest practice to Catforth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Holly Dental Practice (5.2 miles) and Perfectalign (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Catforth, Lancashire?
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 Catforth, Lancashire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.