Orthodontic practices near Inglewhite
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Inglewhite, 16 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is AJM Dental Group in Preston, 3.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 3.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (61 reviews) |
| Sharoe Green Dental PracticePreston | 4.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (557 reviews) |
| Grimsargh Smile ClinicLongridge | 4.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (151 reviews) |
| Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston | 4.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
| PerfectalignPreston | 4.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (29 reviews) |
| THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston | 4.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| XO DentalPreston | 5.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| Holly Dental PracticePreston | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Inglewhite with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 3.9 miles south; the next are Longridge (4.1 miles south-east) and Kirkham (8.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 3.9 miles south |
| Longridge | 1 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Kirkham | 1 | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Blackburn | 6 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Leyland | 4 | 10.6 miles south |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 2 | 12.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Inglewhite
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), 11.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 11.0 miles south |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 12.3 miles west |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 3.9 miles south |
| Bateman & BestDarwen | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Inglewhite 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 500th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Broughton High School — 3.2 miles Longridge High School — 3.8 miles St Cecilia's RC High School — 3.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | AJM Dental Group, Preston — 4 miles Grimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 4 miles Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 80 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 Inglewhite
Inglewhite is 3.9 miles from AJM Dental Group in Preston, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Grimsargh Smile Clinic (4.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; AP Smilecare (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Inglewhite list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Inglewhite are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Inglewhite
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Orthodontist in Inglewhite: This page was put together for people in Inglewhite who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Inglewhite itself or elsewhere in Lancashire.
The local picture in Inglewhite
Inglewhite is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Inglewhite falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,474 residents in the neighbourhood around Inglewhite, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Inglewhite has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% 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 Inglewhite are Broughton High School (3.2 miles) and Longridge High School (3.8 miles). Inglewhite'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 Inglewhite is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 6 miles away.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Goosnargh, Matshead, Pudding Pie Nook, Cumeragh Village, Bilsborrow, and Haighton Green if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Inglewhite
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Inglewhite itself. The closest on record are AJM Dental Group in Preston, about 4 miles away; Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 4 miles away; and Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 9 miles away.
Inglewhite at a glance
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Inglewhite
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Frequently Asked Questions in Inglewhite
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Inglewhite often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Inglewhite?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Inglewhite is AJM Dental Group in Preston, about 3.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Sharoe Green Dental Practice (4.0 miles) and Grimsargh Smile Clinic (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Inglewhite?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Inglewhite, 16 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Inglewhite?
The nearest practice to Inglewhite that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, about 4.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Perfectalign (4.9 miles) and THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Inglewhite, Lancashire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Inglewhite, Lancashire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.