Orthodontic practices near Larches
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Larches, 24 practices within 10 and 95 practices within 20. The closest is The Waterside Dental Clinic in Preston, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterside Dental ClinicPreston | 0.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| Penwortham Dental - Tooth TalkPreston | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (421 reviews) |
| Holly Dental PracticePreston | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Fishergate Hill DentalPreston | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
| Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant CentrePreston | 2.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 2.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (61 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Larches with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are Kirkham (5.0 miles west) and Leyland (5.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Kirkham | 1 | 5.0 miles west |
| Leyland | 4 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Longridge | 1 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Lytham St Annes | 2 | 8.8 miles west |
| Chorley | 3 | 9.3 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 Larches
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), 5.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 5.8 miles south |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-east |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 4.9 (671 reviews) | 5.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Larches 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,356 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 30.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,443 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 87th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ashton Community Science College — 0.1 miles Our Lady's Catholic High School — 1.2 miles Penwortham Priory Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 10,877 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Waterside Dental Clinic, Preston — under a mile Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham — 5 miles Lowerbank Dental Practice, Leyland — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 95 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 Larches
Larches has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: The Waterside Dental Clinic in Preston is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 95.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Waterside Dental Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (9.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Larches 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 Larches are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk in Preston, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Larches
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Practice data for Larches
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Larches itself. The nearest we do hold are The Waterside Dental Clinic in Preston, under a mile away; Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 5 miles away; and Lowerbank Dental Practice in Leyland, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Larches
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Larches sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19% of Larches's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,356 residents in the neighbourhood around Larches, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Larches is better served than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Larches are served by secondary schools including Ashton Community Science College (0.1 miles) and Our Lady's Catholic High School (1.2 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Larches falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Larches is about 2 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
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Local snapshot of Larches
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Frequently Asked Questions in Larches
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Larches often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Larches?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Larches is The Waterside Dental Clinic in Preston, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Lane Ends Dental Practice (1.0 miles) and Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Larches?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Larches, 24 practices within 10 miles and 95 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Larches?
The nearest practice to Larches that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk in Preston, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Holly Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Preston Orthodontics (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Larches, Lancashire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Larches, Lancashire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.