Orthodontic practices near Great Crosby
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Great Crosby, 42 practices within 10 and 97 practices within 20. The closest is Crosby Dental in Bootle, 0.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby DentalBootle | 0.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (67 reviews) |
| Thornton DentalInce Blundell | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (46 reviews) |
| Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk BoltonBootle | 2.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Saving FacesMaghull | 3.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (147 reviews) |
| TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELiverpool | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Northway Dental PracticeMaghull | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeMaghull | 3.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Wallasey OrthodonticsWallasey | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Crosby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bootle, 0.4 miles north-east; the next are Ince Blundell (1.2 miles north-east) and Maghull (3.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle | 2 | 0.4 miles north-east |
| Ince Blundell | 1 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Maghull | 3 | 3.0 miles east |
| Liverpool | 12 | 3.3 miles east |
| Wallasey | 4 | 4.6 miles south |
| Formby | 1 | 4.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Crosby
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), 5.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 5.9 miles south |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 5.9 miles south |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 5.7 miles south |
| Dental on BrunswickLiverpool | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 6.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Crosby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sefton |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,592 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Sefton | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 25 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Sefton |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy — 0.4 miles St Michaels Church of England Academy — 0.5 miles Chesterfield High School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 5,908 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 113 schools, 41,789 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crosby Dental, Bootle — under a mile Thornton Dental, Ince Blundell — 1 miles Saving Faces, Maghull — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 97 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | L23 |
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 Great Crosby
Great Crosby has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Crosby Dental in Bootle is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 97.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Saving Faces (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Azure Dental Clinic (4.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Great Crosby list clear aligners, the nearest 3 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 Great Crosby are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Liverpool, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Crosby
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Orthodontist in Great Crosby: Before booking anything in Great Crosby, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Great Crosby and the wider Sefton area.
The local picture in Great Crosby
ONS classifies Great Crosby as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Great Crosby sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Great Crosby, 6% of the 1,474 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Sefton, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Great Crosby has more choice than 77% 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 Great Crosby are served by secondary schools including Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (0.4 miles) and St Michaels Church of England Academy (0.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Crosby's Local Authority has 113 schools educating 41,789 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Great Crosby close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Great Crosby is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 6 miles away.
Great Crosby at a glance
Just around 1 km west, Blundellsands is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Blundellsands, Little Crosby, Waterloo, Bootle, Seaforth, and Ince Blundell if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in Great Crosby
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Great Crosby itself. The nearest we do hold are Crosby Dental in Bootle, under a mile away; Thornton Dental in Ince Blundell, about a mile away; and Saving Faces in Maghull, about 3 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Great Crosby
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Great Crosby has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Great Crosby
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Great Crosby — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Great Crosby
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Great Crosby helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Great Crosby
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Great Crosby
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Great Crosby — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Great Crosby — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Great Crosby's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Great Crosby, 6% of the 1,474 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Sefton, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Crosby is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Great Crosby are Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (0.4 miles) and St Michaels Church of England Academy (0.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 113 schools and 41,789 pupils in Great Crosby's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Great Crosby's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Great Crosby is about 6 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Crosby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Crosby
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Great Crosby, Sefton. Related nearby location pages such as Blundellsands, Little Crosby, Waterloo, Bootle, Seaforth, and Ince Blundell can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Crosby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Crosby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Crosby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Crosby is Crosby Dental in Bootle, about 0.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Thornton Dental (1.2 miles) and Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Crosby?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Great Crosby, 42 practices within 10 miles and 97 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Crosby?
The nearest practice to Great Crosby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Liverpool, about 3.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Northway Dental Practice (3.5 miles) and WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Crosby, Sefton?
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 Great Crosby, Sefton?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.