Orthodontic practices near Houghton Green
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Houghton Green, 56 practices within 10 and 200 practices within 20. The closest is Birchwood Dental Practice in Warrington, 1.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Dental PracticeWarrington | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (152 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - WARRINGTONWarrington | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dr Peter BaldwinWarrington | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Total Orthodontics BeckenhamWarrington | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (109 reviews) |
| Victoria House Orthodontic PracticeWarrington | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Turret Orthodontics LiverpoolWarrington | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (89 reviews) |
| TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEWarrington | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TURRET ORTHODONTICSWarrington | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Houghton Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Warrington, 1.4 miles east; the next are Golborne (3.9 miles north) and Leigh (5.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington | 10 | 1.4 miles east |
| Golborne | 1 | 3.9 miles north |
| Leigh | 2 | 5.4 miles north |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Daresbury | 1 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| St Helens | 4 | 6.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Houghton Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool in Widnes (5.0 from 359 reviews), 7.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Orthodontics - LiverpoolWidnes | 5.0 (359 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Dr Fatima Facial AestheticsWarrington | 5.0 (17 reviews) | 4.9 miles south |
| Altrincham Dental PracticeAltrincham | 4.9 (370 reviews) | 8.7 miles east |
| Halton Road Dental PracticeWidnes | 4.9 (262 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Houghton Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Warrington |
| 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 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,383 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,905 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Warrington | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 67 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Warrington |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Padgate Academy — 0.7 miles Birchwood Community High School — 1.3 miles Beamont Collegiate Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 5,195 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 32,899 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Birchwood Dental Practice, Warrington — 1 miles Lowton Dental Centre, Golborne — 4 miles Marcin Piekara, Leigh — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 56 within 10 miles, 200 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 Houghton Green
Houghton Green is 1.4 miles from Birchwood Dental Practice in Warrington, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 56 practices, and within 20 there are 200.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Birchwood Dental Practice (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Halton Road Dental Practice (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Houghton Green list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Houghton Green are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Birchwood Dental Practice in Warrington, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Houghton Green
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Orthodontist in Houghton Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Houghton Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Warrington, not just Houghton Green.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Cinnamon Brow, Fearnhead, Bruche, Locking Stumps, Padgate, and Longbarn are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local snapshot of Houghton Green
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Cinnamon Brow, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Houghton Green
Houghton Green — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 18.1% of Houghton Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,383 residents in Houghton Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Warrington. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Houghton Green is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Houghton Green are Padgate Academy (0.7 miles) and Birchwood Community High School (1.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Houghton Green's Local Authority has 90 schools educating 32,899 pupils (DfE data). Houghton Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Houghton Green is about 14 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Practice data for Houghton Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Houghton Green. The closest on record are Birchwood Dental Practice in Warrington, about a mile away; Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 4 miles away; and Marcin Piekara in Leigh, about 5 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Houghton Green
Patients in Houghton Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Houghton Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Houghton Green — 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 Houghton Green
Starting orthodontic treatment in Houghton Green can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Houghton Green — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Houghton Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Houghton Green
If Houghton Green, Warrington is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Cinnamon Brow, Fearnhead, Bruche, Locking Stumps, Padgate, and Longbarn.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Houghton Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Houghton Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Houghton Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Houghton Green is Birchwood Dental Practice in Warrington, about 1.4 miles to the east. The next closest are BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - WARRINGTON (1.4 miles) and Dr Peter Baldwin (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Houghton Green?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Houghton Green, 56 practices within 10 miles and 200 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Houghton Green?
The nearest practice to Houghton Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Birchwood Dental Practice in Warrington, about 1.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - WARRINGTON (1.4 miles) and Turret Orthodontics Liverpool (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Houghton Green, Warrington?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Houghton Green, Warrington?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.