Orthodontic practices near Dacre Hill
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Dacre Hill, 41 practices within 10 and 100 practices within 20. The closest is West House Orthodontics in Prenton, 1.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West House OrthodonticsPrenton | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
| J Dwyer Sunlight OrthodonticsNew Ferry | 1.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 1.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| Riverside Turret OrthodonticsToxteth | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (19 reviews) |
| Smileworks LiverpoolLiverpool | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,807 reviews) |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 2.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (330 reviews) |
| The Liverpool Brace PlaceLiverpool | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (157 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeToxteth | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dacre Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Prenton, 1.2 miles west; the next are New Ferry (1.3 miles south-east) and Toxteth (1.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Prenton | 1 | 1.2 miles west |
| New Ferry | 2 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Toxteth | 2 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Liverpool | 12 | 2.4 miles north |
| Bebington | 1 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 4.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dacre Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 2.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 2.7 miles north |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 2.7 miles north |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 2.9 miles north |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dacre Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wirral |
| 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 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,630 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 | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,360 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 29.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Metropolitan Borough of Wirral | 22nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 45 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Metropolitan Borough of Wirral |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Prenton High School for Girls — 0.7 miles St John Plessington Catholic College — 0.8 miles Co-op Academy Bebington — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 15,364 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 135 schools, 50,765 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | West House Orthodontics, Prenton — 1 miles J Dwyer Sunlight Orthodontics, New Ferry — 1 miles Riverside Turret Orthodontics, Toxteth — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 100 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — under a mile |
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 Dacre Hill
Dacre Hill is 1.2 miles from West House Orthodontics in Prenton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 100.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Liverpool Smile Studio (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Smile (4.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Dacre Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Dacre Hill are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West House Orthodontics in Prenton, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dacre Hill
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Local orthodontic treatment in Dacre Hill
Orthodontist in Dacre Hill: People weighing up braces or aligners in Dacre Hill can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Dacre Hill and the wider Metropolitan Borough of Wirral area.
Local orthodontic signals in Dacre Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dacre Hill itself. The closest on record are West House Orthodontics in Prenton, about a mile away; J Dwyer Sunlight Orthodontics in New Ferry, about a mile away; and Riverside Turret Orthodontics in Toxteth, about 2 miles away.
What official data says about Dacre Hill
Dacre Hill is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Dacre Hill falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Dacre Hill's under-16 share sits at 19.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,630 residents in the neighbourhood around Dacre Hill, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Dacre Hill has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Dacre Hill attend schools such as Prenton High School for Girls (0.7 miles) and St John Plessington Catholic College (0.8 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Dacre Hill's Local Authority has 135 schools educating 50,765 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Dacre Hill sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dacre Hill is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Dacre Hill in numbers
Just under 1 km east, Rock Ferry is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Egerton Park, Rock Ferry, Rock Park, Woodhey, Birkenhead, and Bebington follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
All Orthodontic Options in Dacre Hill Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dacre Hill 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dacre Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dacre Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dacre Hill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dacre Hill helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dacre Hill
There's no orthodontist on record in Dacre Hill itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Dacre Hill sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.9% of Dacre Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,630 residents in the neighbourhood around Dacre Hill, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Dacre Hill has more choice than 93% of towns in England. Regionally, 31.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Dacre Hill are served by secondary schools including Prenton High School for Girls (0.7 miles) and St John Plessington Catholic College (0.8 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Dacre Hill's Local Authority area covers 135 schools and 50,765 pupils, according to DfE figures. Dacre Hill falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Dacre Hill is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 3 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 Dacre Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dacre Hill
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Dacre Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Egerton Park, Rock Ferry, Rock Park, Woodhey, Birkenhead, and Bebington.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dacre Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dacre Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dacre Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dacre Hill is West House Orthodontics in Prenton, about 1.2 miles to the west. The next closest are J Dwyer Sunlight Orthodontics (1.3 miles) and Sunlight Dental Practice (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dacre Hill?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Dacre Hill, 41 practices within 10 miles and 100 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dacre Hill?
The nearest practice to Dacre Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West House Orthodontics in Prenton, about 1.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include The Liverpool Brace Place (2.5 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dacre Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dacre Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.