Orthodontic practices near Far Moor
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Far Moor, 34 practices within 10 and 192 practices within 20. The closest is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, 0.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 1.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALESkelmersdale | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Rainford OrthodonticsRainford | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
| RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESt. Helens, Ryde | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Claremont Dental SurgeryWigan | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (5 reviews) |
| Market Street Dental PracticeWigan | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (85 reviews) |
| Wigan OrthodonticWigan | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Far Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Skelmersdale, 0.9 miles north-west; the next are Wigan (1.7 miles east) and Rainford (3.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Wigan | 6 | 1.7 miles east |
| Rainford | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| St. Helens, Ryde | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Standish | 1 | 4.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Far Moor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan (5.0 from 401 reviews), 1.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 1.7 miles east |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Cottage Dental PracticeOrmskirk | 4.9 (625 reviews) | 7.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Far Moor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Lancashire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,535 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,118 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Wigan | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Up Holland High School — 0.1 miles St Peter's Catholic High School — 1.1 miles Dean Trust Wigan — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,615 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St. Raphael's Dental Practice, Skelmersdale — under a mile Pemberton Dental Practice, Wigan — 2 miles Rainford Orthodontics, Rainford — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 34 within 10 miles, 192 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 Far Moor
Far Moor has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 192.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Boutique Dental 23 (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Far Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 Far Moor are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, under a mile 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 Far Moor
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Orthodontist in Far Moor: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Far Moor keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Borough of Wigan.
What official data says about Far Moor
Far Moor's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Far Moor falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13% of Far Moor's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Far Moor, 5.6% of the 1,535 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Far Moor has more choice than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Far Moor are Up Holland High School (0.1 miles) and St Peter's Catholic High School (1.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Far Moor's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Far Moor is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 13 miles away.
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Far Moor at a glance
Just under 1 km north, Up Holland is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in Far Moor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Far Moor itself. The nearest recorded are St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, under a mile away; Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 2 miles away; and Rainford Orthodontics, about 3 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Far Moor
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Far Moor has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Far Moor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Far Moor — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Far Moor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Far Moor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Far Moor
Provision in Far Moor varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Far Moor's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Far Moor falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Far Moor has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,535 residents in the neighbourhood around Far Moor, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Far Moor is better served than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Far Moor are Up Holland High School (0.1 miles) and St Peter's Catholic High School (1.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Far Moor sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Far Moor is about 13 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Far Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Far Moor
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Far Moor, Borough of Wigan with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Up Holland, Higher End, Tontine, East Pimbo, Longshaw, and Orrell Post can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Far Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Far Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Far Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Far Moor is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Pemberton Dental Practice (1.7 miles) and BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Far Moor?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Far Moor, 34 practices within 10 miles and 192 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Far Moor?
The nearest practice to Far Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE (2.6 miles) and Rainford Orthodontics (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Far Moor, Borough of Wigan?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Far Moor, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.