Orthodontic practices near Dam Side
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Dam Side, 14 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is The Fleetwood Dental Practice, 5.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fleetwood Dental PracticeFleetwood | 5.0 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 6.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
| Ashton Road ClinicLancaster | 8.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 8.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| Lancaster Smile ClinicLancaster | 9.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (202 reviews) |
| Malmin OrthodonticsLancaster | 9.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (86 reviews) |
| Marketgate Dental PracticeLancaster | 9.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (405 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dam Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Fleetwood, 5.0 miles west; the next are Thornton-Cleveleys (6.8 miles south-west) and Lancaster (8.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood | 1 | 5.0 miles west |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Lancaster | 7 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Blackpool | 5 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Morecambe | 1 | 10.3 miles north |
| Kirkham | 1 | 10.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dam Side
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster (5.0 from 388 reviews), 11.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 5.0 (388 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 10.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dam Side 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,627 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lancashire | 549th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saint Aidan's Church of England High School — 2.6 miles Fleetwood High School — 5.6 miles Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 820 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Fleetwood Dental Practice, Fleetwood — 5 miles Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre, Thornton-Cleveleys — 7 miles Ashton Road Clinic, Lancaster — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 52 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 Dam Side
The nearest practice to Dam Side is The Fleetwood Dental Practice, 5 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lancaster Smile Clinic (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Malmin Orthodontics (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Dam Side list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dam Side are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 6.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dam Side to The Fleetwood Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dam Side
Lancashire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Dam Side
Orthodontist in Dam Side: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Dam Side. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Dam Side or another part of Lancashire.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Fisher's Row, Pilling, Scronkey, Stake Pool, Smallwood Hey, and Eagland Hill as well as this one.
The local picture in Dam Side
By ONS classification, Dam Side falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dam Side falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,627 residents in the neighbourhood around Dam Side, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. People in Dam Side usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Dam Side attend schools such as Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (2.6 miles) and Fleetwood High School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Dam Side close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dam Side is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 14 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Dam Side
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dam Side itself. The nearest recorded are The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 7 miles away; and Ashton Road Clinic in Lancaster, about 9 miles away.
Facts about Dam Side
Just under 1 km north, Fisher's Row is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Dam Side
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dam Side can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Dam Side
- 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 Dam Side
Practices serving Dam Side differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Dam Side as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 16.4% of Dam Side's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dam Side, 7.2% of the 2,627 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 Dam Side usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Dam Side attend schools such as Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (2.6 miles) and Fleetwood High School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Dam Side is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dam Side is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dam Side
Patients in Dam Side have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Dam Side — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Dam Side. ONS classifies Dam Side as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 16.4% of Dam Side's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dam Side, 7.2% of the 2,627 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 Dam Side; the nearest is about 5 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 Dam Side attend schools such as Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (2.6 miles) and Fleetwood High School (5.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Dam Side is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dam Side is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dam Side itself. The closest on record are The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 7 miles away; and Ashton Road Clinic in Lancaster, about 9 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 Dam Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dam Side
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Dam Side, Lancashire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Fisher's Row, Pilling, Scronkey, Stake Pool, Smallwood Hey, and Eagland Hill may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dam Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dam Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dam Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dam Side is The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 5.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre (6.8 miles) and Bank Dental (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dam Side?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Dam Side, 14 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dam Side?
The nearest practice to Dam Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 6.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Marketgate Dental Practice (9.0 miles) and MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER) (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dam Side, Lancashire?
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 Dam Side, Lancashire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.