Orthodontic practices near Fishwick
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Fishwick, 34 practices within 10 and 108 practices within 20. The closest is Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, 0.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant CentrePreston | 0.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Preston OrthodonticsPreston | 0.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Holly Dental PracticePreston | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Fishergate Hill DentalPreston | 1.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PerfectalignPreston | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (29 reviews) |
| XO DentalPreston | 1.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fishwick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 0.9 miles west; the next are Longridge (3.9 miles north-east) and Leyland (4.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 0.9 miles west |
| Longridge | 1 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Leyland | 4 | 4.4 miles south |
| Blackburn | 5 | 7.3 miles east |
| Chorley | 3 | 7.6 miles south |
| Kirkham | 1 | 7.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fishwick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Towngate Dental Practice in Leyland (5.0 from 814 reviews), 4.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 4.8 miles south |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-west |
| Bateman & BestDarwen | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fishwick at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Preston |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,706 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.7% aged 16 to 24 and 39.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,869 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 123rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Eden Boys' School, Preston — 0.2 miles Preston Muslim Girls High School — 0.5 miles Christ The King Catholic High School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 11,357 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre, Preston — under a mile Grimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 4 miles Lowerbank Dental Practice, Leyland — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 34 within 10 miles, 108 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | PR0 |
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 Fishwick
Fishwick has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston 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 108.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Preston Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; AP Smilecare (7.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Fishwick list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fishwick are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Preston Orthodontics, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fishwick
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fishwick, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Fishwick and the wider Lancashire area.
About Fishwick
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Ribbleton, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Fishwick
Fishwick is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Fishwick sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 25.1% of residents under 16, Fishwick has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Fishwick, 9.2% of the 1,706 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Fishwick has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% 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 Fishwick are Eden Boys' School, Preston (0.2 miles) and Preston Muslim Girls High School (0.5 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Fishwick sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Fishwick is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 1 mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Fishwick
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fishwick itself. The nearest we do hold are Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, under a mile away; Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 4 miles away; and Lowerbank Dental Practice in Leyland, about 4 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Frenchwood, Ribbleton, Avenham, Holme Slack, Preston, and Farringdon Park if you are weighing up more than one location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fishwick
The orthodontic landscape in Fishwick offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Fishwick
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Fishwick
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fishwick helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Fishwick
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Fishwick follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fishwick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fishwick
This part of the page places Fishwick, Lancashire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Frenchwood, Ribbleton, Avenham, Holme Slack, Preston, and Farringdon Park may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fishwick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fishwick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fishwick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fishwick is Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, about 0.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Preston Orthodontics (0.9 miles) and Holly Dental Practice (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fishwick?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Fishwick, 34 practices within 10 miles and 108 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fishwick?
The nearest practice to Fishwick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Preston Orthodontics, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Holly Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fishwick, Lancashire?
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 Fishwick, Lancashire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.