Orthodontic practices near Fairhaven
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Fairhaven, 20 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is St Annes Private Dental Centre in Lytham St Annes, 1.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Private Dental CentreLytham St Annes | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
| Fylde Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (33 reviews) |
| Crescent Dental SurgeryLytham St Annes | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (23 reviews) |
| St Annes Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (94 reviews) |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 1.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (639 reviews) |
| Martin J Kenyon, Dental SurgeonsLytham St Annes | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (155 reviews) |
| EverythingTeethBlackpool | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fairhaven with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lytham St Annes, 1.3 miles north-west; the next are Blackpool (3.7 miles north-west) and Great Marton (4.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Blackpool | 5 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Great Marton | 1 | 4.5 miles north-west |
| Kirkham | 1 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Southport | 3 | 6.3 miles south |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 6.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fairhaven
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys (5.0 from 250 reviews), 7.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 7.4 miles north |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-west |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 1.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fairhaven at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Fylde |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,370 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,759 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 186th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lytham St Annes High School — 0.5 miles St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham — 1.9 miles Highfield Leadership Academy — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,405 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Annes Private Dental Centre, Lytham St Annes — 1 miles EverythingTeeth, Blackpool — 4 miles ARC Dental Surgery, Great Marton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 61 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 Fairhaven
Fairhaven is 1.3 miles from St Annes Private Dental Centre in Lytham St Annes, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Lytham Dental Clinic (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Fairhaven list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fairhaven are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Annes Private Dental Centre in Lytham St Annes, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fairhaven
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Orthodontist in Fairhaven: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Fairhaven? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Lancashire and the surrounding area.
What we know about practices near Fairhaven
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fairhaven. The nearest we do hold are St Annes Private Dental Centre in Lytham St Annes, about a mile away; EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, about 4 miles away; and ARC Dental Surgery in Great Marton, about 4 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Lytham St Annes, Ansdell, Hey Houses, Saint Annes on the Sea, Higher Ballam, and Lytham are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Where Fairhaven sits locally
Just under 1 km north, Lytham St Annes is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Fairhaven
Fairhaven is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Fairhaven's under-16 share, 10.6%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,370 residents in Fairhaven's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Fairhaven has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Fairhaven are served by secondary schools including Lytham St Annes High School (0.5 miles) and St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Fairhaven's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fairhaven is about 12 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fairhaven
Patients in Fairhaven have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Fairhaven — Local Context
Practices serving Fairhaven differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Fairhaven sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.6% of residents under 16, Fairhaven skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Fairhaven, 5.2% of the 1,370 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Fairhaven is better served than 72% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Fairhaven are served by secondary schools including Lytham St Annes High School (0.5 miles) and St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Fairhaven among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fairhaven is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 12 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Fairhaven itself. The nearest we do hold are St Annes Private Dental Centre in Lytham St Annes, about a mile away; EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, about 4 miles away; and ARC Dental Surgery in Great Marton, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fairhaven
Orthodontic treatment in Fairhaven is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fairhaven
Provision in Fairhaven varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Fairhaven's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fairhaven falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.6% of Fairhaven's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,370 residents in the neighbourhood around Fairhaven, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Fairhaven is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Fairhaven are served by secondary schools including Lytham St Annes High School (0.5 miles) and St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Fairhaven among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fairhaven is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 12 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fairhaven. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fairhaven
This section helps connect Fairhaven, Lancashire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Lytham St Annes, Ansdell, Hey Houses, Saint Annes on the Sea, Higher Ballam, and Lytham for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fairhaven
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fairhaven often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fairhaven?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fairhaven is St Annes Private Dental Centre in Lytham St Annes, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Fylde Dental Clinic (1.4 miles) and Crescent Dental Surgery (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fairhaven?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Fairhaven, 20 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fairhaven?
The nearest practice to Fairhaven that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Annes Private Dental Centre in Lytham St Annes, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include St Annes Dental Clinic (1.5 miles) and Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fairhaven, Lancashire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fairhaven, Lancashire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.