Orthodontic practices near Knotty Ash
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Knotty Ash, 53 practices within 10 and 107 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental House in Old Swan, 0.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| Chelwood Dental PracticeChildwall | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (82 reviews) |
| Baycliff Dental & Implant SurgeryDeysbrook | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (549 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 1.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Cromer House Dental PracticeHuyton | 2.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Hillside Dental PracticeHuyton | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knotty Ash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Swan, 0.7 miles south-west; the next are Childwall (1.1 miles south-east) and Deysbrook (1.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Swan | 1 | 0.7 miles south-west |
| Childwall | 2 | 1.1 miles south-east |
| Deysbrook | 1 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Huyton | 3 | 1.6 miles south |
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 2.2 miles south |
| Liverpool | 13 | 2.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knotty Ash
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 3.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 3.8 miles west |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 3.9 miles west |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 3.8 miles west |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 1.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knotty Ash at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Liverpool |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 14,355 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,417 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 29.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 39.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,066 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 22 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Liverpool | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 48 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Liverpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School — 0.5 miles St Edward's College — 0.5 miles Broughton Hall Catholic High School — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 21 schools, about 22,682 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 187 schools, 79,118 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental House, Old Swan — under a mile Chelwood Dental Practice, Childwall — 1 miles Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery, Deysbrook — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 53 within 10 miles, 107 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 Knotty Ash
The nearest practice to Knotty Ash is The Dental House in Old Swan, 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 53 practices, and within 20 there are 107.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Liverpool Smile Studio (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental House (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Knotty Ash list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Knotty Ash are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental House in Old Swan, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knotty Ash
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Orthodontist in Knotty Ash: This page was put together for people in Knotty Ash who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Liverpool and the surrounding area. Knotty Ash — a market town with a population of around 14,355 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Knotty Ash
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knotty Ash itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental House in Old Swan, under a mile away; Chelwood Dental Practice in Childwall, about a mile away; and Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, about a mile away.
Knotty Ash in context
By ONS classification, Knotty Ash falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Knotty Ash sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Knotty Ash's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,417 residents in the neighbourhood around Knotty Ash, 8.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Liverpool. Knotty Ash has 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. Regionally, 31.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Knotty Ash are served by secondary schools including Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (0.5 miles) and St Edward's College (0.5 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. Knotty Ash's Local Authority area covers 187 schools and 79,118 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Knotty Ash sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Knotty Ash is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Dovecot, Mill Yard, Sandfield Park, Stoneycroft, Oak Hill Park, and Old Swan may also help.
Facts about Knotty Ash
With a population of roughly 14,355, Knotty Ash is a market town within Liverpool. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Dovecot, the closest linked location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Knotty Ash
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Knotty Ash has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Knotty Ash — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Knotty Ash — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Knotty Ash falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. 19.6% of Knotty Ash's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,417 residents in the neighbourhood around Knotty Ash, 8.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Liverpool. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, Knotty Ash is better served than 92% of towns in England. Regionally, 31.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Knotty Ash are Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (0.5 miles) and St Edward's College (0.5 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. Knotty Ash's Local Authority has 187 schools educating 79,118 pupils (DfE data). Knotty Ash's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Knotty Ash is about 3 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. There is no orthodontist on our records in Knotty Ash itself. The closest on record are The Dental House in Old Swan, under a mile away; Chelwood Dental Practice in Childwall, about a mile away; and Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, about a mile away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Knotty Ash
Starting orthodontic treatment in Knotty Ash 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Knotty Ash
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Knotty Ash follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knotty Ash. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knotty Ash
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Knotty Ash, Liverpool with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Dovecot, Mill Yard, Sandfield Park, Stoneycroft, Oak Hill Park, and Old Swan.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knotty Ash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knotty Ash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knotty Ash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knotty Ash is The Dental House in Old Swan, about 0.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Chelwood Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knotty Ash?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Knotty Ash, 53 practices within 10 miles and 107 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knotty Ash?
The nearest practice to Knotty Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental House in Old Swan, about 0.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Chelwood Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and The Abbey by Duthie Dental (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knotty Ash, Liverpool?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Knotty Ash, Liverpool?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.