Orthodontic practices near Long Preston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Preston; 2 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 7.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 7.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (385 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 11.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 11.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 12.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 12.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 13.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Queensgate Dental PracticeBurnley | 14.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Preston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 7.8 miles south-east; the next are Chatburn (9.9 miles south-west) and Colne (11.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Chatburn | 1 | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Colne | 2 | 11.9 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 12.0 miles south |
| Nelson | 1 | 12.7 miles south |
| Glusburn | 1 | 13.7 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 Long Preston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Renovo Dental in Chatburn (5.0 from 385 reviews), 9.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 18.5 miles south |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 15.8 miles south |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Preston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 742 |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,252 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 65 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 442nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Settle College — 3.7 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 8 miles Renovo Dental, Chatburn — 10 miles Colne Dental Care, Colne — 12 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 23 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 Long Preston
From Long Preston the nearest practice is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 7.8 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smyli Orthodontics (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Long Preston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Long Preston are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 7.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Preston to Station House Dental Care 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Preston
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Long Preston
Orthodontist in Long Preston: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Long Preston keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Yorkshire. Long Preston — a small village with a population of around 742 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Long Preston
Around 742 people live in Long Preston, which is a small village within North Yorkshire. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Town Head, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Town Head, Bendgate, Mearbeck, Wigglesworth, Halton West, and Hellifield can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Long Preston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Long Preston. The nearest recorded are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 8 miles away; Renovo Dental in Chatburn, about 10 miles away; and Colne Dental Care, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Long Preston
Officially, Long Preston is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 16% of Long Preston's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,252 residents in Long Preston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Preston; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Long Preston attend schools such as Settle College (3.7 miles). Long Preston's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Long Preston among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Long Preston is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 26 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Preston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Long Preston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Long Preston runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Long Preston
The orthodontic landscape in Long Preston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Long Preston — Local Context
What's available in Long Preston depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Long Preston as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Long Preston sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16% of Long Preston's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,252 residents in Long Preston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Long Preston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Long Preston are Settle College (3.7 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Long Preston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Long Preston sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Preston is about 26 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Preston itself. The nearest recorded are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 8 miles away; Renovo Dental in Chatburn, about 10 miles away; and Colne Dental Care, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Preston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Preston
These links help widen your research beyond Long Preston, North Yorkshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Town Head, Bendgate, Mearbeck, Wigglesworth, Halton West, and Hellifield may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Long Preston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Preston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Preston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Preston is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 7.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Renovo Dental (9.9 miles) and Colne Dental Care (11.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Preston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Preston, 2 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnoldswick, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Preston?
The nearest practice to Long Preston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 7.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Colne Dental Care (11.9 miles) and The Brace Place (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Preston, North Yorkshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Long Preston, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.