Orthodontic practices near Crooke
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Crooke, 35 practices within 10 and 202 practices within 20. The closest is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, 1.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| Circ DentalStandish | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (166 reviews) |
| Claremont Dental SurgeryWigan | 2.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (5 reviews) |
| Market Street Dental PracticeWigan | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (85 reviews) |
| Wigan OrthodonticWigan | 2.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (52 reviews) |
| WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTREWigan | 2.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & SalfordWigan | 3.3 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crooke with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wigan, 1.7 miles south; the next are Standish (1.9 miles north) and Skelmersdale (2.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan | 6 | 1.7 miles south |
| Standish | 1 | 1.9 miles north |
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 5.3 miles south |
| Chorley | 3 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Rainford | 1 | 6.0 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 Crooke
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), 9.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 1.7 miles south |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 1.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crooke at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester 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 | 24.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,460 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 37.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,646 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Wigan | 70th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St John Fisher Catholic High School — 1.1 miles Dean Trust Wigan — 1.3 miles Shevington High School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,132 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pemberton Dental Practice, Wigan — 2 miles Circ Dental, Standish — 2 miles St. Raphael's Dental Practice, Skelmersdale — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 within 10 miles, 202 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 Crooke
Crooke is 1.7 miles from Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 202.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Circ Dental (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Crooke list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Crooke are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Circ Dental in Standish, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crooke
Borough of Wigan12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Crooke
Orthodontist in Crooke: People weighing up braces or aligners in Crooke can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Crooke or another part of Borough of Wigan.
Continue your local research
Pages for Martland Mill, Shevington, Gathurst, Kitt Green, Lamberhead Green, and Laithwaite follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Where Crooke sits locally
Martland Mill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Crooke.
Local provider signals in Crooke
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crooke itself. The nearest recorded are Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 2 miles away; Circ Dental in Standish, about 2 miles away; and St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 2 miles away.
The local picture in Crooke
Crooke — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With 24.1% of residents under 16, Crooke has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,460 residents in the neighbourhood around Crooke, 9.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Crooke has more choice than 72% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Crooke are St John Fisher Catholic High School (1.1 miles) and Dean Trust Wigan (1.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 137 schools and 48,586 pupils in Crooke's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Crooke's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crooke is about 14 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Crooke
Starting orthodontic treatment in Crooke 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Crooke
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Crooke follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Crooke
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Crooke can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Crooke — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Crooke — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Crooke sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Crooke skews family-heavy: 24.1% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.2% of the 1,460 residents in Crooke's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crooke is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Crooke attend schools such as St John Fisher Catholic High School (1.1 miles) and Dean Trust Wigan (1.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Crooke's Local Authority area covers 137 schools and 48,586 pupils, according to DfE figures. Crooke falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crooke is about 14 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crooke. The closest on record are Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 2 miles away; Circ Dental in Standish, about 2 miles away; and St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 2 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crooke. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crooke
If Crooke, Borough of Wigan is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Martland Mill, Shevington, Gathurst, Kitt Green, Lamberhead Green, and Laithwaite may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crooke
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crooke often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crooke?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crooke is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 1.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Circ Dental (1.9 miles) and Claremont Dental Surgery (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crooke?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Crooke, 35 practices within 10 miles and 202 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crooke?
The nearest practice to Crooke that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Circ Dental in Standish, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Market Street Dental Practice (2.1 miles) and WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crooke, Borough of Wigan?
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 Crooke, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.