Orthodontic practices near Clock Face
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Clock Face, 46 practices within 10 and 177 practices within 20. The closest is Talking Teeth in St Helens, 2.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talking TeethSt Helens | 2.1 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (21 reviews) |
| Dr R Stecewicz - St Helens Family Dental ClinicSt Helens | 2.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Laurel Villa DentalSt Helens | 2.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (65 reviews) |
| Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St HelensSt Helens | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Peelhouse Dental CareWidnes | 3.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Deacon DentalWidnes | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (92 reviews) |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 3.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (446 reviews) |
| Bright Orthodontics - LiverpoolWidnes | 3.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (359 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clock Face with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Helens, 2.1 miles north; the next are Widnes (3.3 miles south) and Warrington (5.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens | 5 | 2.1 miles north |
| Widnes | 6 | 3.3 miles south |
| Warrington | 8 | 5.0 miles east |
| Huyton | 2 | 5.2 miles west |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Daresbury | 1 | 6.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clock Face
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool in Widnes (5.0 from 359 reviews), 3.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Orthodontics - LiverpoolWidnes | 5.0 (359 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
| Dr Fatima Facial AestheticsWarrington | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Halton Road Dental PracticeWidnes | 4.9 (262 reviews) | 5.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clock Face at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St. Helens |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,461 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,196 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within St. Helens | 45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 49 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in St. Helens |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sutton Academy — 1.0 miles St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy — 1.7 miles Rainhill High School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,576 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 76 schools, 26,828 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Talking Teeth, St Helens — 2 miles Peelhouse Dental Care, Widnes — 3 miles Dr Peter Baldwin, Warrington — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 46 within 10 miles, 177 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 Clock Face
Clock Face is 2.1 miles from Talking Teeth in St Helens, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 46 practices, and within 20 there are 177.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Halton Road Dental Practice (5.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Clock Face list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clock Face are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clock Face
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Orthodontist in Clock Face: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Clock Face often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across St. Helens and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Clock Face
Clock Face is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. With just 12.8% of residents under 16, Clock Face skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,461 residents in the neighbourhood around Clock Face, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across St. Helens. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Clock Face is better served than 81% 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 Clock Face are served by secondary schools including The Sutton Academy (1.0 miles) and St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 76 schools and 26,828 pupils across Clock Face's Local Authority. Clock Face's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Clock Face is about 11 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Marshall's Cross, Sutton Leach, Bold Heath, Peasley Cross, Finger Post, and Ashton's Green as well as this one.
What local practice data suggests in Clock Face
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clock Face. The nearest recorded are Talking Teeth in St Helens, about 2 miles away; Peelhouse Dental Care in Widnes, about 3 miles away; and Dr Peter Baldwin in Warrington, about 5 miles away.
Clock Face in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Marshall's Cross, around 1 km to the north-west.
The Orthodontic Journey in Clock Face
Many people in Clock Face delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Clock Face
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Clock Face
Treatment in Clock Face runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Clock Face
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Clock Face has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Clock Face — Local Context
Provision in Clock Face varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Clock Face 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 Clock Face. Clock Face has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,461 residents in Clock Face's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across St. Helens. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Clock Face is better served than 81% 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 Clock Face attend schools such as The Sutton Academy (1.0 miles) and St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (1.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 76 schools and 26,828 pupils in Clock Face's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Clock Face among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Clock Face is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 11 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clock Face. The nearest recorded are Talking Teeth in St Helens, about 2 miles away; Peelhouse Dental Care in Widnes, about 3 miles away; and Dr Peter Baldwin in Warrington, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clock Face. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clock Face
These local links are here for anyone comparing Clock Face, St. Helens against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Marshall's Cross, Sutton Leach, Bold Heath, Peasley Cross, Finger Post, and Ashton's Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clock Face
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clock Face often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clock Face?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clock Face is Talking Teeth in St Helens, about 2.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Dr R Stecewicz - St Helens Family Dental Clinic (2.6 miles) and Laurel Villa Dental (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clock Face?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Clock Face, 46 practices within 10 miles and 177 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clock Face?
The nearest practice to Clock Face that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, about 2.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Deacon Dental (3.5 miles) and EMBRACE OTHODONTICS (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clock Face, St. Helens?
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 Clock Face, St. Helens?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.