Orthodontic practices near Holme Slack
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Holme Slack, 31 practices within 10 and 103 practices within 20. The closest is THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Preston, 0.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston | 0.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PerfectalignPreston | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (29 reviews) |
| XO DentalPreston | 0.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| Holly Dental PracticePreston | 1.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Sharoe Green Dental PracticePreston | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (557 reviews) |
| Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
| Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant CentrePreston | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (61 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holme Slack with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 0.4 miles west; the next are Longridge (2.9 miles north-east) and Leyland (5.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 0.4 miles west |
| Longridge | 1 | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Leyland | 4 | 5.8 miles south |
| Blackburn | 6 | 7.6 miles east |
| Kirkham | 1 | 7.8 miles west |
| Chorley | 2 | 8.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holme Slack
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), 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Bateman & BestDarwen | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-east |
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 4.9 (671 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holme Slack at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Preston |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,461 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 32.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,718 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 46th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Moor Park High School — 0.8 miles Preston Muslim Girls High School — 1.0 miles Archbishop Temple Church of England High School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 7,615 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Preston — under a mile Grimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 3 miles Lowerbank Dental Practice, Leyland — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 103 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 Holme Slack
The nearest practice to Holme Slack is THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Preston, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 103.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; AP Smilecare (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Holme Slack list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Holme Slack are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Preston, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holme Slack
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Orthodontist in Holme Slack: This page was put together for people in Holme Slack who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Holme Slack or another part of Lancashire.
About Holme Slack
The nearest other location we cover is Ribbleton, around 1 km to the south-east.
Useful local orthodontic context for Holme Slack
There is no orthodontist on our records in Holme Slack itself. The nearest we do hold are THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Preston, under a mile away; Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 3 miles away; and Lowerbank Dental Practice in Leyland, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for Holme Slack
Holme Slack's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Holme Slack's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,461 residents in Holme Slack's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Holme Slack is better served than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Holme Slack are served by secondary schools including Moor Park High School (0.8 miles) and Preston Muslim Girls High School (1.0 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Holme Slack is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Holme Slack is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 2 miles away.
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Holme Slack
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Holme Slack
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Holme Slack
Starting orthodontic treatment in Holme Slack can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Holme Slack
What's available in Holme Slack depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Holme Slack is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Holme Slack falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 16.2% of Holme Slack's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,461 residents in the neighbourhood around Holme Slack, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Holme Slack is better served than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Holme Slack are Moor Park High School (0.8 miles) and Preston Muslim Girls High School (1.0 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Holme Slack's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Holme Slack is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holme Slack. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holme Slack
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holme Slack
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holme Slack often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holme Slack?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holme Slack is THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Preston, about 0.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Perfectalign (0.5 miles) and XO Dental (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holme Slack?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Holme Slack, 31 practices within 10 miles and 103 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holme Slack?
The nearest practice to Holme Slack that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Preston, about 0.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Perfectalign (0.5 miles) and Holly Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holme Slack, 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 Holme Slack, Lancashire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.