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Orthodontic practices near Dunnyshop

On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Dunnyshop, 30 practices within 10 and 130 practices within 20. The closest is Abbey Street Dental Practice in Accrington, 1.1 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Abbey Street Dental PracticeAccrington1.1 miles north-east✓–✓4.9 (124 reviews)
Park House DentalAccrington1.2 miles north-east✓–✓4.1 (223 reviews)
The Douglas Lee Dental PracticeAccrington1.3 miles north-east–––5.0 (5 reviews)
Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice)Accrington1.4 miles east–––3.4 (33 reviews)
Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington1.5 miles north––✓5.0 (315 reviews)
Eden Dental StudioBlackburn3.0 miles west✓–✓4.4 (526 reviews)
Blackburn OrthodonticsBlackburn4.2 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (26 reviews)
Richmond Terrace Dental CentreBlackburn4.3 miles west✓✓✓4.0 (248 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Dunnyshop with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Accrington, 1.1 miles north-east; the next are Blackburn (3.0 miles west) and Rawtenstall (4.3 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Accrington51.1 miles north-east
Blackburn63.0 miles west
Rawtenstall34.3 miles south-east
Darwen54.6 miles south-west
Burnley66.6 miles north-east
Ramsbottom17.0 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dunnyshop

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Accrington Dental Suite (5.0 from 315 reviews), 1.5 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington5.0 (315 reviews)1.5 miles north
Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley5.0 (106 reviews)6.6 miles north-east
STEVENSDENTALBolton5.0 (65 reviews)9.3 miles south
The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall5.0 (28 reviews)4.7 miles south-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Dunnyshop at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaHyndburn
NHS dental servicesNHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1615.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,565 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car22.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre150 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health24.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England
Access within Lancashire161st closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire
Nearest university dental hospitalPreston Dental School, Preston — 13 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsMount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn — 0.3 miles
Rhyddings — 0.5 miles
The Hollins — 1.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles6 schools, about 5,079 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay26.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAbbey Street Dental Practice, Accrington — 1 miles
Eden Dental Studio, Blackburn — 3 miles
Rossendale Dental Health Centre, Rawtenstall — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles30 within 10 miles, 130 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 Dunnyshop

The nearest practice to Dunnyshop is Abbey Street Dental Practice in Accrington, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 130.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Blackburn Orthodontics (4.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Eden Dental Studio (3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Dunnyshop list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Dunnyshop are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Abbey Street Dental Practice in Accrington, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 13 miles away.

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Area profile for Dunnyshop

Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Dunnyshop sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.5% of Dunnyshop's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,565 residents in Dunnyshop's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Dunnyshop has more choice than 90% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Dunnyshop attend schools such as Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn (0.3 miles) and Rhyddings (0.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Dunnyshop among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunnyshop is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Useful local orthodontic context for Dunnyshop

There is no orthodontist on our records in Dunnyshop itself. The nearest recorded are Abbey Street Dental Practice in Accrington, about a mile away; Eden Dental Studio in Blackburn, about 3 miles away; and Rossendale Dental Health Centre in Rawtenstall, about 4 miles away.

Dunnyshop at a glance

Just under 1 km east, Fern Gore is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dunnyshop

Orthodontic treatment in Dunnyshop is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Dunnyshop runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Orthodontic Treatments in Dunnyshop

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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dunnyshop

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dunnyshop — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunnyshop. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Dunnyshop

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunnyshop often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunnyshop?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunnyshop is Abbey Street Dental Practice in Accrington, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Park House Dental (1.2 miles) and The Douglas Lee Dental Practice (1.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Dunnyshop?

Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Dunnyshop, 30 practices within 10 miles and 130 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunnyshop?

The nearest practice to Dunnyshop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Abbey Street Dental Practice in Accrington, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Park House Dental (1.2 miles) and Eden Dental Studio (3.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunnyshop, Lancashire?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dunnyshop, Lancashire?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleDunnyshop, Lancashire Teeth Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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