Orthodontic practices near Fence
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Fence, 21 practices within 10 and 105 practices within 20. The closest is Queensgate Dental Practice in Burnley, 2.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Dental PracticeBurnley | 2.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 2.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Briercliffe Road Dental PracticeBurnley | 2.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 2.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Northwest Dental AcademyBurnley | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| The Bridge Dental PracticeBurnley | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (52 reviews) |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 2.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| Lyndhurst Dental PracticeBurnley | 3.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fence with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burnley, 2.1 miles south-east; the next are Barrowford (2.4 miles north-east) and Nelson (2.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley | 6 | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Barrowford | 1 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Nelson | 1 | 2.5 miles east |
| Colne | 2 | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Chatburn | 1 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Accrington | 5 | 6.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fence
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Renovo Dental in Chatburn (5.0 from 385 reviews), 5.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-west |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fence at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Pendle |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,583 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 396 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 315th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Marsden Heights Community College — 2.0 miles Shuttleworth College — 2.6 miles Burnley High School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,080 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queensgate Dental Practice, Burnley — 2 miles Barrowford Dental Practice, Barrowford — 2 miles Oakland Family Dental & Orthodontics, Nelson — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 105 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 Fence
Fence is 2.1 miles from Queensgate Dental Practice in Burnley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 105.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smyli Orthodontics (4.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Fence list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Fence are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Colne Dental Care, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fence
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The local picture in Fence
Fence is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 16.6% of Fence's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,583 residents in Fence's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Fence has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% 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 Fence attend schools such as Marsden Heights Community College (2.0 miles) and Shuttleworth College (2.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Fence falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fence is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 18 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Fence
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fence. The nearest recorded are Queensgate Dental Practice in Burnley, about 2 miles away; Barrowford Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; and Oakland Family Dental & Orthodontics in Nelson, about 2 miles away.
Fence at a glance
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Wheatley Lane, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fence
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fence helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fence
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Fence. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Fence sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.6% of Fence's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fence, 6.1% of the 1,583 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Fence has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% 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 Fence attend schools such as Marsden Heights Community College (2.0 miles) and Shuttleworth College (2.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Fence falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fence is about 18 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fence
The orthodontic landscape in Fence offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fence
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fence — 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 Fence. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fence
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fence
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fence often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fence?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fence is Queensgate Dental Practice in Burnley, about 2.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Barrowford Dental Practice (2.4 miles) and Briercliffe Road Dental Practice (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fence?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Fence, 21 practices within 10 miles and 105 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fence?
The nearest practice to Fence that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Colne Dental Care, about 4.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Abbey Street Dental Practice (6.5 miles) and Park House Dental (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fence, Lancashire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fence, Lancashire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.