Orthodontic practices near Kings Moss
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Kings Moss, 39 practices within 10 and 175 practices within 20. The closest is Rainford Orthodontics, 1.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainford OrthodonticsRainford | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
| RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESt. Helens, Ryde | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALESkelmersdale | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 3.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (446 reviews) |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St HelensSt Helens | 3.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Dr R Stecewicz - St Helens Family Dental ClinicSt Helens | 3.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kings Moss with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rainford, 1.7 miles west; the next are St. Helens, Ryde (1.7 miles west) and Skelmersdale (2.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rainford | 1 | 1.7 miles west |
| St. Helens, Ryde | 1 | 1.7 miles west |
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 2.3 miles north |
| St Helens | 5 | 3.3 miles south |
| Wigan | 6 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Westhead | 1 | 4.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kings Moss
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), 3.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Cottage Dental PracticeOrmskirk | 4.9 (625 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-west |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 3.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kings Moss at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St. Helens |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,309 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 109 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within St. Helens | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 49 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in St. Helens |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rainford High School — 1.4 miles Up Holland High School — 1.9 miles St Peter's Catholic High School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,546 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 76 schools, 26,828 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Rainford Orthodontics, Rainford — 2 miles RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, St. Helens, Ryde — 2 miles St. Raphael's Dental Practice, Skelmersdale — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 175 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 Kings Moss
The nearest practice to Kings Moss is Rainford Orthodontics, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 175.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kiln Lane Dental (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Kings Moss list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kings Moss are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Rainford Orthodontics, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kings Moss
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Orthodontist in Kings Moss: This page was put together for people in Kings Moss who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Kings Moss and the wider St. Helens area.
Area profile for Kings Moss
By ONS classification, Kings Moss falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Kings Moss sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.4% of Kings Moss's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,309 residents in the neighbourhood around Kings Moss, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across St. Helens. Kings Moss has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Kings Moss are Rainford High School (1.4 miles) and Up Holland High School (1.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 76 schools and 26,828 pupils in Kings Moss's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Kings Moss close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kings Moss is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 11 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Kings Moss
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kings Moss itself. The nearest we do hold are Rainford Orthodontics, about 2 miles away; RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in St. Helens, Ryde, about 2 miles away; and St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 2 miles away.
Local context for Kings Moss
Heading south for around 2 km brings you to Crank, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Crank, East Pimbo, West Pimbo, Higher End, Clinkham Wood, and Digmoor can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kings Moss
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Kings Moss can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kings Moss
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kings Moss
Orthodontic treatment in Kings Moss is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kings Moss
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Kings Moss. Kings Moss is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,309 residents in Kings Moss's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across St. Helens. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Kings Moss has more choice than 83% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Kings Moss are Rainford High School (1.4 miles) and Up Holland High School (1.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Kings Moss's Local Authority area covers 76 schools and 26,828 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Kings Moss is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kings Moss is about 11 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kings Moss. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kings Moss
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Kings Moss, St. Helens alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Crank, East Pimbo, West Pimbo, Higher End, Clinkham Wood, and Digmoor.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kings Moss
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kings Moss often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kings Moss?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kings Moss is Rainford Orthodontics, about 1.7 miles to the west. The next closest are RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.7 miles) and St. Raphael's Dental Practice (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kings Moss?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Kings Moss, 39 practices within 10 miles and 175 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kings Moss?
The nearest practice to Kings Moss that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Rainford Orthodontics, about 1.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.7 miles) and St. Raphael's Dental Practice (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kings Moss, St. Helens?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kings Moss, St. Helens?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.