Orthodontic practices near Fosters Green
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Fosters Green, 36 practices within 10 and 162 practices within 20. The closest is BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALESkelmersdale | 0.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| Apex OrthoWesthead | 3.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| Rainford OrthodonticsRainford | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
| RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESt. Helens, Ryde | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Circ DentalStandish | 4.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (166 reviews) |
| Cottage Dental PracticeOrmskirk | 5.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (625 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fosters Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Skelmersdale, 0.9 miles south-west; the next are Westhead (3.1 miles west) and Wigan (3.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Westhead | 1 | 3.1 miles west |
| Wigan | 6 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Rainford | 1 | 4.2 miles south |
| St. Helens, Ryde | 1 | 4.2 miles south |
| Standish | 1 | 4.4 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 Fosters Green
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), 3.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-east |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 4.9 (671 reviews) | 9.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fosters Green 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,877 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,632 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% 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 | 6.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maharishi Free School — 1.2 miles Lathom High School : A Technology College — 1.3 miles Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 3,721 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, Skelmersdale — under a mile Apex Ortho, Westhead — 3 miles Pemberton Dental Practice, Wigan — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 162 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 Fosters Green
The nearest practice to Fosters Green is BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 162.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Circ Dental (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Fosters Green list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 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 Fosters Green are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fosters Green
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Orthodontist in Fosters Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Fosters Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Fosters Green with the wider Lancashire area.
Fosters Green in numbers
Elmers Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Fosters Green.
Fosters Green in context
Fosters Green — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 17% of Fosters Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Fosters Green, 6.7% of the 1,877 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Fosters Green is better served than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Fosters Green are Maharishi Free School (1.2 miles) and Lathom High School : A Technology College (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Fosters Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fosters Green is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Elmers Green, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Town Centre, Digmoor, and Whalleys as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Fosters Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fosters Green. The closest on record are BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, under a mile away; Apex Ortho in Westhead, about 3 miles away; and Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 4 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fosters Green
Many people in Fosters Green delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Fosters Green
Every case in Fosters Green follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fosters Green
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fosters Green can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Fosters Green
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fosters Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fosters Green
These links help widen your research beyond Fosters Green, Lancashire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Elmers Green, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Town Centre, Digmoor, and Whalleys.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fosters Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fosters Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fosters Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fosters Green is BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St. Raphael's Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Apex Ortho (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fosters Green?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Fosters Green, 36 practices within 10 miles and 162 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fosters Green?
The nearest practice to Fosters Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include St. Raphael's Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Rainford Orthodontics (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fosters Green, 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 Fosters Green, Lancashire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.