Orthodontic practices near Little Marton
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Little Marton, 18 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Access Service in Blackpool, 1.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| EverythingTeethBlackpool | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| ARC Dental SurgeryGreat Marton | 2.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 3.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 3.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Marton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Blackpool, 1.9 miles north-west; the next are Great Marton (2.5 miles west) and Thornton-Cleveleys (3.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 5 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Great Marton | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Kirkham | 1 | 5.1 miles east |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 8.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Marton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys (5.0 from 250 reviews), 3.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 3.2 miles north |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-west |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Marton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blackpool |
| 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,881 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 32.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,114 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Blackpool | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 18 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Blackpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St George's School A Church of England Academy — 1.0 miles Highfield Leadership Academy — 1.7 miles South Shore Academy — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,273 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 49 schools, 19,656 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Access Service, Blackpool — 2 miles ARC Dental Surgery, Great Marton — 2 miles Tower Dental, Thornton-Cleveleys — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 56 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 Marton
Little Marton is 1.9 miles from Dental Access Service in Blackpool, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Lytham Dental Clinic (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Little Marton list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Marton are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Marton
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Local context for Little Marton
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Sandham's Green, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Little Marton
Little Marton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Little Marton's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,881 residents in Little Marton's census neighbourhood, below the 6% average across Blackpool. Little Marton has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Little Marton attend schools such as St George's School A Church of England Academy (1.0 miles) and Highfield Leadership Academy (1.7 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 49 schools and 19,656 pupils in Little Marton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Little Marton's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Marton is about 12 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Local treatment availability around Little Marton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Little Marton. The nearest recorded are Dental Access Service in Blackpool, about 2 miles away; ARC Dental Surgery in Great Marton, about 2 miles away; and Tower Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 3 miles away.
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Little Marton
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Little Marton
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Marton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Marton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Marton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Marton is Dental Access Service in Blackpool, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Whitegate Health Centre (1.9 miles) and Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Marton?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Little Marton, 18 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Marton?
The nearest practice to Little Marton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, about 2.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Bank Dental (3.2 miles) and St Annes Dental Clinic (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Marton, Blackpool?
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 Little Marton, Blackpool?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.