Orthodontic practices near Little Budworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Little Budworth; 12 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd) in Northwich, 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd)Northwich | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.5 (34 reviews) |
| Cedar House OrthodonticsNorthwich | 6.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (25 reviews) |
| HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECrewe | 8.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Middlewich Street Dental Practice LtdCrewe | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (177 reviews) |
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Dane Bank House Dental PracticeCrewe | 8.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (34 reviews) |
| Allen House Dental IpswichCrewe | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (506 reviews) |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (739 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Budworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Northwich, 6.0 miles north-east; the next are Crewe (8.4 miles south-east) and Nantwich (8.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Northwich | 2 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Crewe | 6 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Nantwich | 1 | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Chester | 9 | 9.7 miles west |
| Guilden Sutton | 1 | 9.9 miles west |
| Sandbach | 2 | 10.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Budworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheshire Orthodontics in Sandbach (5.0 from 97 reviews), 10.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 10.1 miles east |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 12.2 miles west |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 12.2 miles west |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 12.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Budworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cheshire West and Chester |
| 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,471 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cheshire West and Chester | 148th closest to an orthodontic practice of 186 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Cheshire West and Chester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Winsford Academy — 2.8 miles Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College — 3.3 miles Hartford Church of England High School — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 945 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 176 schools, 54,746 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd), Northwich — 6 miles HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Crewe — 8 miles Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 96 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 Little Budworth
From Little Budworth the nearest practice is Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd) in Northwich, 6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 96.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dane Bank House Dental Practice (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cheshire Orthodontics (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Little Budworth list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Budworth are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd) in Northwich, 6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Budworth to Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd) is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Budworth
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Orthodontist in Little Budworth: This page was put together for people in Little Budworth who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cheshire West and Chester.
Area profile for Little Budworth
Little Budworth 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. Little Budworth's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Little Budworth, 8.2% of the 1,471 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Little Budworth; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Little Budworth attend schools such as The Winsford Academy (2.8 miles) and Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Little Budworth's Local Authority area covers 176 schools and 54,746 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Little Budworth is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Little Budworth is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 22 miles away.
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What we know about practices near Little Budworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Little Budworth itself. The nearest recorded are Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd) in Northwich, about 6 miles away; HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Crewe, about 8 miles away; and Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 8 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Little Budworth Explained
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Little Budworth
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Budworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Budworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Budworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Budworth is Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd) in Northwich, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Cedar House Orthodontics (6.8 miles) and HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Budworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Budworth, 12 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Northwich, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Budworth?
The nearest practice to Little Budworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chester Road Dental Practice (WillsandwillsLtd) in Northwich, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.4 miles) and Middlewich Street Dental Practice Ltd (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Budworth, Cheshire West and Chester?
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 Little Budworth, Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.