Orthodontic practices near Dam Wood
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Dam Wood, 53 practices within 10 and 109 practices within 20. The closest is Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, 1.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baycliff Dental & Implant SurgeryDeysbrook | 1.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (549 reviews) |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 2.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| Hillside Dental PracticeHuyton | 2.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| Chelwood Dental PracticeChildwall | 3.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (82 reviews) |
| Cromer House Dental PracticeHuyton | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELiverpool | 3.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 3.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 3.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dam Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Deysbrook, 1.2 miles south; the next are Old Swan (2.7 miles south) and Huyton (2.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Deysbrook | 1 | 1.2 miles south |
| Old Swan | 1 | 2.7 miles south |
| Huyton | 3 | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Childwall | 2 | 3.0 miles south |
| Liverpool | 12 | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Maghull | 3 | 3.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dam Wood
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), 5.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-west |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dam Wood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Liverpool |
| 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 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,438 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,677 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Liverpool | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 48 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 | 6.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Liverpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dixons Croxteth Academy — 0.7 miles St John Bosco Arts College — 0.8 miles Kirkby High School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 13,757 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 187 schools, 79,118 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery, Deysbrook — 1 miles The Dental House, Old Swan — 3 miles Hillside Dental Practice, Huyton — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 53 within 10 miles, 109 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 Wood
The nearest practice to Dam Wood is Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 53 practices, and within 20 there are 109.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Saving Faces (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental House (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Dam Wood 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 Dam Wood are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental House in Old Swan, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dam Wood
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Orthodontist in Dam Wood: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Dam Wood? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Dam Wood itself or elsewhere in Liverpool.
The local picture in Dam Wood
Dam Wood 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. 16.6% of Dam Wood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,438 residents in the neighbourhood around Dam Wood, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Liverpool. With 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, Dam Wood is better served than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Dam Wood are Dixons Croxteth Academy (0.7 miles) and St John Bosco Arts College (0.8 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 187 schools and 79,118 pupils in Dam Wood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Dam Wood's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dam Wood is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Dam Wood in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Croxteth, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Craven Wood, Croxteth, Gillmoss, Deysbrook, Sandfield Park, and Southdene if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in Dam Wood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dam Wood. The nearest we do hold are Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, about a mile away; The Dental House in Old Swan, about 3 miles away; and Hillside Dental Practice in Huyton, about 3 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dam Wood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dam Wood helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dam Wood
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Dam Wood. Dam Wood — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,438 residents in the neighbourhood around Dam Wood, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Liverpool. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Dam Wood has more choice than 88% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Dam Wood attend schools such as Dixons Croxteth Academy (0.7 miles) and St John Bosco Arts College (0.8 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 187 schools and 79,118 pupils in Dam Wood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Dam Wood falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dam Wood is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 4 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Dam Wood Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Dam Wood has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Dam Wood
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dam Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dam Wood
This section helps connect Dam Wood, Liverpool to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Craven Wood, Croxteth, Gillmoss, Deysbrook, Sandfield Park, and Southdene can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dam Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dam Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dam Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dam Wood is Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, about 1.2 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dental House (2.7 miles) and Hillside Dental Practice (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dam Wood?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Dam Wood, 53 practices within 10 miles and 109 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dam Wood?
The nearest practice to Dam Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental House in Old Swan, about 2.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Chelwood Dental Practice (3.0 miles) and TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dam Wood, Liverpool?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dam Wood, Liverpool?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.