Orthodontic practices near Fylde
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Fylde, 29 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, 2.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 2.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
| Lancashire Smiles Dental PracticeKirkham | 4.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (232 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 4.8 miles west | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 4.8 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 4.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fylde with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thornton-Cleveleys, 2.9 miles west; the next are Kirkham (4.0 miles south-east) and Blackpool (4.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 2.9 miles west |
| Kirkham | 1 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Blackpool | 5 | 4.8 miles west |
| Great Marton | 1 | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 6.6 miles south |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 7.5 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 Fylde
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys (5.0 from 250 reviews), 3.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 3.2 miles west |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-west |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fylde at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Fylde |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 76,500 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,422 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% 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 | 415th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hodgson Academy — 2.9 miles Baines School — 3.1 miles Blackpool Aspire Academy — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,121 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre, Thornton-Cleveleys — 3 miles Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham — 4 miles Dental Access Service, Blackpool — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 64 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 Fylde
Fylde is 2.9 miles from Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Lytham Dental Clinic (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Fylde list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fylde are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fylde
Lancashire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Fylde
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fylde, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Lancashire. Fylde — a large town with a population of around 76,500 — is covered on this page specifically.
Fylde in context
ONS classifies Fylde as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Fylde sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.6% of Fylde's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,422 residents in Fylde's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Fylde has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Fylde attend schools such as Hodgson Academy (2.9 miles) and Baines School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fylde close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Fylde is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Fylde
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fylde itself. The nearest we do hold are Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 3 miles away; Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 4 miles away; and Dental Access Service in Blackpool, about 5 miles away.
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About Fylde
Fylde is home to around 76,500 people, classing it as a large town within Lancashire. Just under 1 km west, Great Singleton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fylde
Patients in Fylde have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Fylde — Local Context
Practices serving Fylde differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Fylde sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fylde's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Fylde, 5.9% of the 1,422 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Fylde has more choice 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 Fylde are Hodgson Academy (2.9 miles) and Baines School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fylde close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Fylde is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Fylde itself. The closest on record are Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 3 miles away; Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 4 miles away; and Dental Access Service in Blackpool, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fylde
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fylde helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fylde
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Fylde. Fylde is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Fylde's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,422 residents in Fylde's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Fylde has more choice than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Fylde attend schools such as Hodgson Academy (2.9 miles) and Baines School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fylde sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fylde is about 10 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fylde. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fylde
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fylde often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fylde?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fylde is Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 2.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Bank Dental (3.2 miles) and Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fylde?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Fylde, 29 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fylde?
The nearest practice to Fylde that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 3.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (4.8 miles) and Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fylde, Lancashire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fylde, Lancashire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.