Orthodontic practices near High Moor
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of High Moor, 27 practices within 10 and 176 practices within 20. The closest is Circ Dental in Standish, 3.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circ DentalStandish | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (166 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALESkelmersdale | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 4.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| Apex OrthoWesthead | 4.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (216 reviews) |
| Claremont Dental SurgeryWigan | 5.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (5 reviews) |
| Chorley OrthodonticsChorley | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to High Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Standish, 3.3 miles east; the next are Skelmersdale (3.7 miles south) and Westhead (4.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Standish | 1 | 3.3 miles east |
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Westhead | 1 | 4.9 miles south-west |
| Wigan | 6 | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Chorley | 3 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Ormskirk | 2 | 6.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of High Moor
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), 6.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 3.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
High Moor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Lancashire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,305 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 128 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 455th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shevington High School — 2.7 miles Standish Community High School — 2.8 miles Maharishi Free School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,383 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Circ Dental, Standish — 3 miles BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, Skelmersdale — 4 miles Apex Ortho, Westhead — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 176 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Parbold Dental Practice — 1 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 High Moor
The nearest practice to High Moor is Circ Dental in Standish, 3.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 176.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Circ Dental (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (5.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around High Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around High Moor are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Circ Dental in Standish, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In High Moor
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Orthodontist in High Moor: People exploring braces and clear aligners in High Moor often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Lancashire, not just High Moor.
High Moor at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Hill Dale, around 2 km to the north-west.
Local provider signals in High Moor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in High Moor itself. The nearest recorded are Circ Dental in Standish, about 3 miles away; BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, about 4 miles away; and Apex Ortho in Westhead, about 5 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Pages for Andertons Mill, Hill Dale, Wrightington, Appley Bridge, Bispham Green, and Parbold follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
High Moor in context
Officially, High Moor is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in High Moor falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.6% of High Moor's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,305 residents in the neighbourhood around High Moor, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, High Moor is better served than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in High Moor are served by secondary schools including Shevington High School (2.7 miles) and Standish Community High School (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, High Moor sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, High Moor is about 11 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in High Moor
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in High Moor can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in High Moor — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in High Moor itself; the nearest dentist, Parbold Dental Practice, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. High Moor is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, High Moor falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, High Moor skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,305 residents in the neighbourhood around High Moor, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. High Moor has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to High Moor are Shevington High School (2.7 miles) and Standish Community High School (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, High Moor sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to High Moor is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in High Moor itself. The closest on record are Circ Dental in Standish, about 3 miles away; BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, about 4 miles away; and Apex Ortho in Westhead, about 5 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 High Moor
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in High Moor helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in High Moor
- 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 High Moor
There's no orthodontist on record in High Moor itself; the nearest dentist, Parbold Dental Practice, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Officially, High Moor is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. High Moor sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. High Moor has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.6% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,305 residents in the neighbourhood around High Moor, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, High Moor is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to High Moor are Shevington High School (2.7 miles) and Standish Community High School (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. High Moor's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to High Moor is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 11 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around High Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around High Moor
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare High Moor, Lancashire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Andertons Mill, Hill Dale, Wrightington, Appley Bridge, Bispham Green, and Parbold.
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Frequently Asked Questions in High Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in High Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to High Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to High Moor is Circ Dental in Standish, about 3.3 miles to the east. The next closest are BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE (3.7 miles) and St. Raphael's Dental Practice (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near High Moor?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of High Moor, 27 practices within 10 miles and 176 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near High Moor?
The nearest practice to High Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Circ Dental in Standish, about 3.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE (3.7 miles) and St. Raphael's Dental Practice (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in High Moor, Lancashire?
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 High Moor, Lancashire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.