NHS Treatment in Great Crosby at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of 1,474 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Liverpool — 3.3 miles; 11 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy — 0.4 miles St Michaels Church of England Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — about 6 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics 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. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 3.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELiverpool | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| Northway Dental PracticeMaghull | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEWallasey | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (300 reviews) |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (361 reviews) |
| Ollie and DarshLiverpool | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (663 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 practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Liverpool, 3.3 miles east; the next are Maghull (3.5 miles east) and Wallasey (4.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 5 | 3.3 miles east |
| Maghull | 1 | 3.5 miles east |
| Wallasey | 1 | 4.6 miles south |
| Toxteth | 1 | 6.7 miles south |
| Old Swan | 1 | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Ormskirk | 1 | 8.1 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 Great Crosby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kamran Rasul - The Dental Clinic in Liverpool (5.0 from 361 reviews), 5.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| West House OrthodonticsPrenton | 4.9 (147 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
| Northway Dental PracticeMaghull | 4.9 (101 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Great Crosby, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Hoseide Dental Practice, 4.3 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Liverpool, 3.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 6 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Great Crosby are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Great Crosby follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Sefton.
NHS vs Private Fees in Great Crosby
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Equivalent private metal braces in Great Crosby typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Great Crosby
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Sefton vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Great Crosby. Great Crosby sits close to the England average for deprivation. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31.2% of local 5-year-olds. 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. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Great Crosby is about 6 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. For NHS dental services, Great Crosby falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Great Crosby's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 14.6% of Great Crosby's population at under 16. 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. DfE figures put 113 schools and 41,789 pupils across Great Crosby's Local Authority. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Crosby is better served than 77% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Great Crosby. The nearest recorded 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. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Waiting Times in Great Crosby
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Sefton vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Great Crosby
Many patients in Great Crosby are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Can Adults Get NHS Braces in Great Crosby?
In practice, NHS orthodontic treatment in Great Crosby is almost exclusively for patients under 18. Adult NHS orthodontic slots are very limited and reserved for exceptional functional cases. Adults seeking orthodontic treatment should plan for private care — no waiting list and full choice of treatment type.
Children's Orthodontics in Great Crosby
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Treatment for Children in Great Crosby
Eligible children under 18 in Great Crosby are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Great Crosby
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 deprived is Great Crosby compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Great Crosby is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Great Crosby rural or urban?
ONS classifies Great Crosby as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is Great Crosby a family area?
14.6% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How's children's dental health in Great Crosby's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What happens if I miss NHS appointments?
NHS orthodontic contracts require reasonable attendance. Repeatedly missing adjustment appointments can lead to treatment being discontinued, as it extends the course and ties up limited NHS capacity. If you're struggling to attend, tell the practice rather than simply not turning up.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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