Orthodontic practices near Frankby
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Frankby, 28 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 2.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 2.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Primo DentalWallasey | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (48 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 3.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| West House OrthodonticsPrenton | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
| Wallasey Village Dental PracticeWallasey | 4.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (592 reviews) |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Wallasey OrthodonticsWallasey | 5.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEWallasey | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frankby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wirral, 2.0 miles west; the next are Wallasey (2.6 miles north-east) and Heswall (3.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral | 1 | 2.0 miles west |
| Wallasey | 4 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Heswall | 1 | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Prenton | 1 | 4.2 miles east |
| Bebington | 1 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| New Ferry | 2 | 6.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Frankby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frankby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wirral |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 310 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,321 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 557 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Metropolitan Borough of Wirral | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 45 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Metropolitan Borough of Wirral |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hilbre High School — 0.8 miles Calday Grange Grammar School — 1.0 miles West Kirby Grammar School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,004 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 135 schools, 50,765 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lakeside Orthodontics, Wirral — 2 miles Primo Dental, Wallasey — 3 miles The Sandstone Dental Practice, Heswall — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 80 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 Frankby
The nearest practice to Frankby is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Rez Dental (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Frankby list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Frankby are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frankby
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Local orthodontic treatment in Frankby
Orthodontist in Frankby: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Frankby keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Frankby — a small village with a population of around 310 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Frankby
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Frankby. The nearest we do hold are Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 2 miles away; Primo Dental in Wallasey, about 3 miles away; and The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, about 4 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Greasby, Irby Hill, Caldy, Saughall Massie, Thurstaston, and Wirral if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local snapshot of Frankby
With a population of roughly 310, Frankby is a small village within Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Greasby is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km east of Frankby.
Frankby in context
Frankby is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Frankby skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Frankby, 4% of the 1,321 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Frankby is better served than 60% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Frankby attend schools such as Hilbre High School (0.8 miles) and Calday Grange Grammar School (1.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 135 schools and 50,765 pupils in Frankby's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Frankby among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Frankby is about 8 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Frankby
Patients in Frankby have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Frankby — Local Context
Practices serving Frankby differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Frankby is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Frankby skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,321 residents in the neighbourhood around Frankby, 4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Frankby is better served than 60% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Frankby are served by secondary schools including Hilbre High School (0.8 miles) and Calday Grange Grammar School (1.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Frankby's Local Authority area covers 135 schools and 50,765 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Frankby sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Frankby is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 8 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Frankby. The closest on record are Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 2 miles away; Primo Dental in Wallasey, about 3 miles away; and The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, about 4 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Frankby
Starting orthodontic treatment in Frankby can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Frankby
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Frankby
Provision in Frankby varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Frankby sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Frankby skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Frankby, 4% of the 1,321 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Frankby has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Frankby are served by secondary schools including Hilbre High School (0.8 miles) and Calday Grange Grammar School (1.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 135 schools and 50,765 pupils in Frankby's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Frankby falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Frankby is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frankby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frankby
These links help widen your research beyond Frankby, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Greasby, Irby Hill, Caldy, Saughall Massie, Thurstaston, and Wirral.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frankby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frankby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frankby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frankby is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 2.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Primo Dental (2.6 miles) and The Sandstone Dental Practice (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frankby?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Frankby, 28 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frankby?
The nearest practice to Frankby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 2.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include West House Orthodontics (4.2 miles) and Buckle Advanced Dental Care (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frankby, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
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 Frankby, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.