Orthodontic practices near Catterall
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Catterall; 17 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is AJM Dental Group in Preston, 6.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 6.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (61 reviews) |
| Sharoe Green Dental PracticePreston | 6.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (557 reviews) |
| Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston | 6.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
| PerfectalignPreston | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (29 reviews) |
| XO DentalPreston | 7.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| Grimsargh Smile ClinicLongridge | 7.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (151 reviews) |
| Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston | 7.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Catterall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 6.1 miles south; the next are Longridge (7.6 miles south-east) and Kirkham (8.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 6.1 miles south |
| Longridge | 1 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Kirkham | 1 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 9.5 miles west |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 11.0 miles west |
| Lancaster | 6 | 11.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Catterall
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), 9.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 9.7 miles west |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 6.1 miles south |
| Penwortham Dental - Tooth TalkPreston | 4.9 (421 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
| Bamber Bridge Dental CarePreston | 4.9 (401 reviews) | 11.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Catterall at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,029 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,748 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 301 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lancashire | 584th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Garstang Community Academy — 0.7 miles Broughton High School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 750 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | AJM Dental Group, Preston — 6 miles Grimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 8 miles Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 68 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 Catterall
The nearest practice to Catterall is AJM Dental Group in Preston, 6.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Malmin Orthodontics (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Catterall list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 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 Catterall are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Catterall to AJM Dental Group is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Catterall
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Orthodontist in Catterall: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Catterall. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Lancashire. Catterall — a small village with a population of around 2,029 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Catterall
Catterall is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Catterall's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Catterall, 7.8% of the 2,748 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Catterall usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Catterall attend schools such as Garstang Community Academy (0.7 miles) and Broughton High School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Catterall sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Catterall is about 8 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Local orthodontic signals in Catterall
There is no orthodontist on our records in Catterall itself. The nearest we do hold are AJM Dental Group in Preston, about 6 miles away; Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 8 miles away; and Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 8 miles away.
About Catterall
Catterall is home to around 2,029 people, classing it as a small village within Lancashire. The nearest other location we cover is Bruna Hill, around 1 km to the north.
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Related pages for Bruna Hill, Bowgreave, Garstang, Myerscough, Bilsborrow, and Matshead are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The Orthodontic Journey in Catterall
Starting orthodontic treatment in Catterall can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Catterall
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Catterall
Practices serving Catterall differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Catterall — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Catterall, 7.8% of the 2,748 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Catterall; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Catterall are served by secondary schools including Garstang Community Academy (0.7 miles) and Broughton High School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Catterall's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Catterall is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Catterall Explained
Patients in Catterall have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Catterall
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 Catterall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Catterall
If Catterall, Lancashire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Bruna Hill, Bowgreave, Garstang, Myerscough, Bilsborrow, and Matshead for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Catterall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Catterall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catterall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catterall is AJM Dental Group in Preston, about 6.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Sharoe Green Dental Practice (6.4 miles) and Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Catterall?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Catterall, 17 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Preston, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Catterall?
The nearest practice to Catterall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, about 6.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Perfectalign (7.5 miles) and THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Catterall, Lancashire?
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 Catterall, Lancashire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.