Orthodontic practices near Longholme
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Longholme, 49 practices within 10 and 163 practices within 20. The closest is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 0.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denpoint Dental CareRawtenstall | 0.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 0.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Rossendale Dental Health CentreRawtenstall | 0.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (161 reviews) |
| Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice)Accrington | 3.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (33 reviews) |
| Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associatesRamsbottom | 3.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (227 reviews) |
| Abbey Street Dental PracticeAccrington | 4.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Park House DentalAccrington | 5.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (223 reviews) |
| The Douglas Lee Dental PracticeAccrington | 5.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longholme with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rawtenstall, 0.1 miles east; the next are Accrington (3.3 miles north-west) and Ramsbottom (3.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall | 3 | 0.1 miles east |
| Accrington | 5 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Ramsbottom | 1 | 3.9 miles south |
| Bury | 6 | 6.3 miles south |
| Burnley | 5 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Heywood | 3 | 6.7 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 Longholme
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longholme at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rossendale |
| 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 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 33.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 867 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alder Grange School — 0.6 miles All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy — 0.7 miles Haslingden High School and Sixth Form — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,608 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Denpoint Dental Care, Rawtenstall — under a mile Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice), Accrington — 3 miles Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, Ramsbottom — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 49 within 10 miles, 163 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 Longholme
The nearest practice to Longholme is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 49 practices, and within 20 there are 163.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Rossendale Dental Health Centre (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Longholme list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Longholme are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longholme
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Area profile for Longholme
Longholme is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Longholme's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,695 residents in the neighbourhood around Longholme, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Longholme has more choice than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Longholme are Alder Grange School (0.6 miles) and All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Longholme sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Longholme is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 16 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hall Carr, Constable Lee, Higher Constable, Laund, New Hall Hey, and Oakenhead Wood.
Longholme in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Hall Carr, under 1 km to the north.
Practice data for Longholme
There is no orthodontist on our records in Longholme itself. The nearest recorded are Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, under a mile away; Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice) in Accrington, about 3 miles away; and Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, about 4 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Longholme
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Treatment Options in Longholme — Local Context
Practices serving Longholme differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Longholme sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.6% of Longholme's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Longholme, 7.3% of the 2,695 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Longholme has more choice than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Longholme are Alder Grange School (0.6 miles) and All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Longholme among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Longholme is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 16 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Longholme itself. The closest on record are Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, under a mile away; Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice) in Accrington, about 3 miles away; and Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Longholme
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Longholme follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longholme. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longholme
These local links are here for anyone comparing Longholme, Lancashire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Hall Carr, Constable Lee, Higher Constable, Laund, New Hall Hey, and Oakenhead Wood may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longholme
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longholme often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longholme?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longholme is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 0.1 miles to the east. The next closest are The Lounge Dental Suite (0.1 miles) and Rossendale Dental Health Centre (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longholme?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Longholme, 49 practices within 10 miles and 163 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longholme?
The nearest practice to Longholme that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 0.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Rossendale Dental Health Centre (0.6 miles) and Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longholme, Lancashire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longholme, Lancashire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.