Orthodontic practices near Land Gate
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Land Gate, 39 practices within 10 and 200 practices within 20. The closest is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, 1.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique Dental 23Ashton in Makerfield | 1.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (136 reviews) |
| Ashton Dental & Implant CentreAshton in Makerfield | 1.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (26 reviews) |
| Ashton Smile ClinicAshton in Makerfield | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (86 reviews) |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 2.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| Wigan OrthodonticWigan | 2.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.1 (52 reviews) |
| WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTREWigan | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Market Street Dental PracticeWigan | 2.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (85 reviews) |
| Claremont Dental SurgeryWigan | 2.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Land Gate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashton in Makerfield, 1.6 miles south; the next are Wigan (2.1 miles north-west) and Golborne (3.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 1.6 miles south |
| Wigan | 6 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Golborne | 1 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 4.0 miles north-west |
| St Helens | 5 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Standish | 1 | 5.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Land Gate
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), 2.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 5.3 miles north |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-west |
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Land Gate 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,708 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.6% aged 16 to 24 and 33.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 700 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% 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 | 65th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hawkley Hall High School — 1.1 miles Cansfield High School — 1.2 miles St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,284 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 | Boutique Dental 23, Ashton in Makerfield — 2 miles Pemberton Dental Practice, Wigan — 2 miles Lowton Dental Centre, Golborne — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 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 Land Gate
Land Gate is 1.6 miles from Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 200.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Boutique Dental 23 (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Land Gate list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Land Gate are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Land Gate
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Orthodontist in Land Gate: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Land Gate keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Borough of Wigan, not just Land Gate.
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Pages for North Ashton, Worsley Mesnes, Downall Green, Pemberton, Garswood, and Ashton in Makerfield follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice signals around Land Gate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Land Gate. The closest on record are Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, about 2 miles away; Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 2 miles away; and Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in Land Gate
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Land Gate sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.8% of Land Gate's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Land Gate, 7.7% of the 1,708 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), Land Gate has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Land Gate are served by secondary schools including Hawkley Hall High School (1.1 miles) and Cansfield High School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Land Gate's Local Authority area covers 137 schools and 48,586 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Land Gate sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Land Gate is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
About Land Gate
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to North Ashton, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Land Gate
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Land Gate helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Land Gate runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Land Gate
The orthodontic landscape in Land Gate offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Land Gate
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Land Gate — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Land Gate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Land Gate
These local links are here for anyone comparing Land Gate, Borough of Wigan against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for North Ashton, Worsley Mesnes, Downall Green, Pemberton, Garswood, and Ashton in Makerfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Land Gate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Land Gate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Land Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Land Gate is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, about 1.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Ashton Dental & Implant Centre (1.6 miles) and Ashton Smile Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Land Gate?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Land Gate, 39 practices within 10 miles and 200 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Land Gate?
The nearest practice to Land Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, about 1.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ashton Smile Clinic (1.7 miles) and WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Land Gate, Borough of Wigan?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Land Gate, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.