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Orthodontic practices near Haighton Green

On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Haighton Green, 26 practices within 10 and 102 practices within 20. The closest is Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, 1.5 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Grimsargh Smile ClinicLongridge1.5 miles east––✓4.6 (151 reviews)
Sharoe Green Dental PracticePreston2.3 miles south-west✓–✓4.8 (557 reviews)
Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston2.5 miles south-west––✓4.9 (121 reviews)
AJM Dental GroupPreston2.5 miles south-west–––5.0 (61 reviews)
PerfectalignPreston2.5 miles south-west✓–✓4.0 (29 reviews)
THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston2.5 miles south-west✓–––
XO DentalPreston2.7 miles south-west–✓✓4.9 (290 reviews)
Holly Dental PracticePreston3.2 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (163 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Haighton Green with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Longridge, 1.5 miles east; the next are Preston (2.3 miles south-west) and Blackburn (7.7 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Longridge11.5 miles east
Preston142.3 miles south-west
Blackburn67.7 miles south-east
Leyland48.0 miles south
Kirkham18.8 miles west
Darwen210.1 miles south-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Haighton Green

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Towngate Dental Practice in Leyland (5.0 from 814 reviews), 8.3 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland5.0 (814 reviews)8.3 miles south
AJM Dental GroupPreston5.0 (61 reviews)2.5 miles south-west
Bateman & BestDarwen4.9 (1,122 reviews)10.1 miles south-east
Seventy One DentalLeyland4.9 (671 reviews)8.4 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Haighton Green at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaPreston
NHS dental servicesNHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1620.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,799 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre215 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England
Access within Lancashire214th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire
Nearest university dental hospitalPreston Dental School, Preston — 4 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsLongridge High School — 2.4 miles
St Cecilia's RC High School — 2.5 miles
Corpus Christi Catholic High School — 2.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles6 schools, about 5,000 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay26.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesGrimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 2 miles
Sharoe Green Dental Practice, Preston — 2 miles
Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre, Blackburn — 8 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles26 within 10 miles, 102 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 Haighton Green

Haighton Green is 1.5 miles from Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 102.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Grimsargh Smile Clinic (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; AP Smilecare (7.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Haighton Green list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 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 Haighton Green are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 4 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Haighton Green

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Local provider signals in Haighton Green

There is no orthodontist on our records in Haighton Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 2 miles away; Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, about 2 miles away; and Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre in Blackburn, about 8 miles away.

Local context for Haighton Green

The nearest other location we cover is Cumeragh Village, around 1 km to the north.

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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Cumeragh Village, Cow Hill, Goosnargh, Haighton Top, Red Scar, and Grimsargh may also help.

What official data says about Haighton Green

By ONS classification, Haighton Green falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.6% of Haighton Green's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,799 residents in the neighbourhood around Haighton Green, 8.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Haighton Green is better served than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Haighton Green are served by secondary schools including Longridge High School (2.4 miles) and St Cecilia's RC High School (2.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Haighton Green among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Haighton Green is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Haighton Green

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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Haighton Green

Orthodontic practices in and around Haighton Green vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Haighton Green is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Haighton Green's under-16 share sits at 20.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 2,799 residents in Haighton Green's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Haighton Green has more choice than 81% 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 Haighton Green attend schools such as Longridge High School (2.4 miles) and St Cecilia's RC High School (2.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Haighton Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Haighton Green is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 4 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Haighton Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Haighton Green

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Haighton Green often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Haighton Green?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Haighton Green is Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 1.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Sharoe Green Dental Practice (2.3 miles) and Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (2.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Haighton Green?

Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Haighton Green, 26 practices within 10 miles and 102 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Haighton Green?

The nearest practice to Haighton Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, about 2.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Perfectalign (2.5 miles) and THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Haighton Green, Lancashire?

Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Haighton Green, Lancashire?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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TitleHaighton Green, Lancashire Clear Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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