Orthodontic practices near Flax Moss
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Flax Moss, 56 practices within 10 and 166 practices within 20. The closest is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 1.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denpoint Dental CareRawtenstall | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Rossendale Dental Health CentreRawtenstall | 2.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (161 reviews) |
| Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associatesRamsbottom | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (227 reviews) |
| Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice)Accrington | 3.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (33 reviews) |
| Abbey Street Dental PracticeAccrington | 4.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Park House DentalAccrington | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (223 reviews) |
| The Douglas Lee Dental PracticeAccrington | 4.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flax Moss with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rawtenstall, 1.9 miles north-east; the next are Ramsbottom (3.1 miles south) and Accrington (3.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall | 3 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Ramsbottom | 1 | 3.1 miles south |
| Accrington | 5 | 3.2 miles north |
| Darwen | 5 | 5.5 miles west |
| Bury | 6 | 5.6 miles south |
| Blackburn | 4 | 6.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flax Moss
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 6.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 6.7 miles south |
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 5.1 miles north |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flax Moss at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rossendale |
| 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 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,460 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,941 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 295th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Haslingden High School and Sixth Form — 0.4 miles All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy — 1.1 miles Alder Grange School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,943 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Denpoint Dental Care, Rawtenstall — 2 miles Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, Ramsbottom — 3 miles Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice), Accrington — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 56 within 10 miles, 166 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 Flax Moss
Flax Moss is 1.9 miles from Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 56 practices, and within 20 there are 166.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Rossendale Dental Health Centre (2.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Flax Moss list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Flax Moss are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Flax Moss
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Flax Moss at a glance
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Local treatment availability around Flax Moss
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Flax Moss. The nearest recorded are Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 2 miles away; Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, about 3 miles away; and Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice) in Accrington, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Flax Moss
By ONS classification, Flax Moss falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Flax Moss falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Flax Moss's under-16 share sits at 17.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,460 residents in Flax Moss's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Flax Moss is better served than 69% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Flax Moss are Haslingden High School and Sixth Form (0.4 miles) and All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Flax Moss falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Flax Moss is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 16 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Flax Moss Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Flax Moss
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Flax Moss
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Frequently Asked Questions in Flax Moss
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flax Moss often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flax Moss?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flax Moss is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 1.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Lounge Dental Suite (1.9 miles) and Rossendale Dental Health Centre (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flax Moss?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Flax Moss, 56 practices within 10 miles and 166 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flax Moss?
The nearest practice to Flax Moss that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 1.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Rossendale Dental Health Centre (2.1 miles) and Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flax Moss, 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 Flax Moss, Lancashire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.