Orthodontic practices near Ince-in-Makerfield
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Ince-in-Makerfield, 45 practices within 10 and 214 practices within 20. The closest is Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, 1.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & SalfordWigan | 1.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (31 reviews) |
| Wigan OrthodonticWigan | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (52 reviews) |
| WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTREWigan | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Market Street Dental PracticeWigan | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (85 reviews) |
| Claremont Dental SurgeryWigan | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (5 reviews) |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| Ashton Dental & Implant CentreAshton in Makerfield | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (26 reviews) |
| Boutique Dental 23Ashton in Makerfield | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (136 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ince-in-Makerfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wigan, 1.0 miles north-east; the next are Ashton in Makerfield (3.0 miles south) and Golborne (4.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan | 6 | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 3.0 miles south |
| Golborne | 1 | 4.1 miles south |
| Standish | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 4.6 miles west |
| Leigh | 2 | 4.8 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 Ince-in-Makerfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan (5.0 from 401 reviews), 2.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 2.4 miles west |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 7.5 miles north |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ince-in-Makerfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 11,185 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,588 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 33.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 632 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Wigan | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hawkley Hall High School — 0.8 miles Dean Trust Rose Bridge — 1.2 miles The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,822 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, Wigan — 1 miles Ashton Dental & Implant Centre, Ashton in Makerfield — 3 miles Lowton Dental Centre, Golborne — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 45 within 10 miles, 214 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 Ince-in-Makerfield
The nearest practice to Ince-in-Makerfield is Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 45 practices, and within 20 there are 214.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Boutique Dental 23 (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Ince-in-Makerfield list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ince-in-Makerfield are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ince-in-Makerfield
Borough of Wigan12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Ince-in-Makerfield
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ince-in-Makerfield, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Borough of Wigan and the surrounding area. Ince-in-Makerfield — a market town with a population of around 11,185 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Lower Ince, Spring View, Higher Ince, Wallgate, Longshoot, and Bamfurlong if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local provider signals in Ince-in-Makerfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ince-in-Makerfield itself. The closest on record are Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, about a mile away; Ashton Dental & Implant Centre in Ashton in Makerfield, about 3 miles away; and Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 4 miles away.
Ince-in-Makerfield at a glance
Around 11,185 people live in Ince-in-Makerfield, which is a market town within Borough of Wigan. Just under 1 km east, Spring View is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Ince-in-Makerfield
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Ince-in-Makerfield sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 21.2% of Ince-in-Makerfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ince-in-Makerfield, 9.3% of the 1,588 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Ince-in-Makerfield has more choice than 81% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ince-in-Makerfield are Hawkley Hall High School (0.8 miles) and Dean Trust Rose Bridge (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 137 schools and 48,586 pupils across Ince-in-Makerfield's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Ince-in-Makerfield sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ince-in-Makerfield is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 16 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ince-in-Makerfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ince-in-Makerfield helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Ince-in-Makerfield
- 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ince-in-Makerfield
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ince-in-Makerfield — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Ince-in-Makerfield Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Ince-in-Makerfield offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ince-in-Makerfield
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ince-in-Makerfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ince-in-Makerfield
These links help widen your research beyond Ince-in-Makerfield, Borough of Wigan if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lower Ince, Spring View, Higher Ince, Wallgate, Longshoot, and Bamfurlong.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ince-in-Makerfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ince-in-Makerfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ince-in-Makerfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ince-in-Makerfield is Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Wigan Orthodontic (1.1 miles) and WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ince-in-Makerfield?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Ince-in-Makerfield, 45 practices within 10 miles and 214 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ince-in-Makerfield?
The nearest practice to Ince-in-Makerfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 1.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Market Street Dental Practice (1.3 miles) and Boutique Dental 23 (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ince-in-Makerfield, Borough of Wigan?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ince-in-Makerfield, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.