Orthodontic practices near Dunham on the Hill
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Dunham on the Hill, 21 practices within 10 and 104 practices within 20. The closest is Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, 3.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Grove Orthodontic ClinicChester | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.0 (6 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile - Dentist in ActonHoole | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (170 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeGuilden Sutton | 4.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (17 reviews) |
| Whitby Dental & Implant ClinicEllesmere Port Town | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Talking Teeth ChesterChester | 5.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.2 (49 reviews) |
| Deva Dental ClinicChester | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Mouth MattersChester | 5.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (235 reviews) |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dunham on the Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chester, 3.4 miles south-west; the next are Hoole (4.6 miles south-west) and Guilden Sutton (4.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 9 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Hoole | 1 | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Guilden Sutton | 1 | 4.9 miles south-west |
| Ellesmere Port Town | 1 | 5.2 miles west |
| Widnes | 6 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Liverpool | 1 | 8.1 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 Dunham on the Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool in Widnes (5.0 from 359 reviews), 8.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Orthodontics - LiverpoolWidnes | 5.0 (359 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 10.8 miles north |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunham on the Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cheshire West and Chester |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 501 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,014 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Cheshire West and Chester | 98th closest to an orthodontic practice of 186 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Cheshire West and Chester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Helsby High School — 2.6 miles Upton-by-Chester High School — 4.2 miles Christleton High School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,211 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 176 schools, 54,746 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic, Chester — 3 miles Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, Hoole — 5 miles Rock House Dental Practice, Guilden Sutton — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 104 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 Dunham on the Hill
Dunham on the Hill is 3.4 miles from Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 104.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Dunham on the Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dunham on the Hill are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton in Hoole, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunham on the Hill
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Braces and aligner options in Dunham on the Hill
Orthodontist in Dunham on the Hill: Before booking anything in Dunham on the Hill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Dunham on the Hill itself or elsewhere in Cheshire West and Chester. Dunham on the Hill — a small village with a population of around 501 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Dunham on the Hill
By ONS classification, Dunham on the Hill falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dunham on the Hill. Census data puts 16.8% of Dunham on the Hill's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Dunham on the Hill, 7.4% of the 2,014 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Dunham on the Hill has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% 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 Dunham on the Hill are Helsby High School (2.6 miles) and Upton-by-Chester High School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dunham on the Hill's Local Authority area covers 176 schools and 54,746 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Dunham on the Hill is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunham on the Hill is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Dunham on the Hill at a glance
Dunham on the Hill is home to around 501 people, classing it as a small village within Cheshire West and Chester. Heading south-west for around 2 km brings you to Bridge Trafford, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Helsby, Bridge Trafford, Little Barrow, Great Barrow, Wimbolds Trafford, and Alvanley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Dunham on the Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dunham on the Hill itself. The closest on record are Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, about 3 miles away; Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, about 5 miles away; and Rock House Dental Practice in Guilden Sutton, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Dunham on the Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Dunham on the Hill 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 Dunham on the Hill — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Dunham on the Hill — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Dunham on the Hill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Dunham on the Hill's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,014 residents in the neighbourhood around Dunham on the Hill, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester. Dunham on the Hill has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 31.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Dunham on the Hill are served by secondary schools including Helsby High School (2.6 miles) and Upton-by-Chester High School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dunham on the Hill's Local Authority has 176 schools educating 54,746 pupils (DfE data). Dunham on the Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunham on the Hill is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Dunham on the Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, about 3 miles away; Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, about 5 miles away; and Rock House Dental Practice in Guilden Sutton, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dunham on the Hill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dunham on the Hill helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Dunham on the Hill
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Dunham on the Hill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunham on the Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dunham on the Hill
This part of the page places Dunham on the Hill, Cheshire West and Chester in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Helsby, Bridge Trafford, Little Barrow, Great Barrow, Wimbolds Trafford, and Alvanley may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dunham on the Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunham on the Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunham on the Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunham on the Hill is Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, about 3.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton (4.6 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunham on the Hill?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Dunham on the Hill, 21 practices within 10 miles and 104 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunham on the Hill?
The nearest practice to Dunham on the Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton in Hoole, about 4.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Rock House Dental Practice (4.9 miles) and Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunham on the Hill, Cheshire West and Chester?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dunham on the Hill, Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.