Orthodontic practices near Crossens
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Crossens, 17 practices within 10 and 108 practices within 20. The closest is Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, 2.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoghton Street Dental PracticeSouthport | 2.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (378 reviews) |
| Southport OrthodonticsSouthport | 2.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Secrets Dental & Medical CentreSouthport | 4.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Martin J Kenyon, Dental SurgeonsLytham St Annes | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (155 reviews) |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (639 reviews) |
| St Annes Private Dental CentreLytham St Annes | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (23 reviews) |
| Fylde Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crossens with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southport, 2.6 miles south-west; the next are Lytham St Annes (4.7 miles north) and Ormskirk (7.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southport | 3 | 2.6 miles south-west |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 4.7 miles north |
| Ormskirk | 2 | 7.5 miles south |
| Kirkham | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Blackpool | 5 | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Formby | 1 | 9.0 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 Crossens
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), 10.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 4.9 (671 reviews) | 10.4 miles east |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crossens at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sefton |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,556 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,087 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Sefton | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 25 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Sefton |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stanley High School — 1.0 miles Meols Cop High School — 2.4 miles Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,699 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 113 schools, 41,789 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hoghton Street Dental Practice, Southport — 3 miles Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons, Lytham St Annes — 5 miles BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK, Ormskirk — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 108 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Crossens
The nearest practice to Crossens is Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 108.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Lytham Dental Clinic (4.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Azure Dental Clinic (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Crossens list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Crossens are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crossens
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Orthodontist in Crossens: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Crossens often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Crossens itself or elsewhere in Sefton.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Banks, Blowick, Pool Hey, Brown Edge, Carr Cross, and Snape Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Crossens at a glance
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Banks, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Crossens
Crossens's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crossens falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,556 residents in Crossens's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Sefton. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Crossens has more choice than 60% 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 Crossens are Stanley High School (1.0 miles) and Meols Cop High School (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Crossens's Local Authority area covers 113 schools and 41,789 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Crossens is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crossens is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 12 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Crossens
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crossens itself. The closest on record are Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, about 3 miles away; Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons in Lytham St Annes, about 5 miles away; and BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crossens
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Crossens has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Crossens — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Crossens itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Crossens 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. Census figures show 21.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,556 residents in Crossens's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Sefton. Crossens has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Crossens attend schools such as Stanley High School (1.0 miles) and Meols Cop High School (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 113 schools and 41,789 pupils in Crossens's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Crossens's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crossens is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 12 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crossens. The nearest we do hold are Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, about 3 miles away; Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons in Lytham St Annes, about 5 miles away; and BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Crossens
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crossens 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Crossens
Every case in Crossens follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crossens. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crossens
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Crossens, Sefton with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Banks, Blowick, Pool Hey, Brown Edge, Carr Cross, and Snape Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crossens
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crossens often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crossens?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crossens is Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, about 2.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Southport Orthodontics (2.6 miles) and Secrets Dental & Medical Centre (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crossens?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Crossens, 17 practices within 10 miles and 108 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crossens?
The nearest practice to Crossens that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, about 2.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Southport Orthodontics (2.6 miles) and Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons (4.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crossens, 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 Crossens, Sefton?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.