Orthodontic practices near Lunt
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Lunt, 44 practices within 10 and 106 practices within 20. The closest is Thornton Dental in Ince Blundell, 1.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton DentalInce Blundell | 1.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (46 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeMaghull | 1.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Northway Dental PracticeMaghull | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| Saving FacesMaghull | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (147 reviews) |
| Crosby DentalBootle | 2.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (67 reviews) |
| TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELiverpool | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk BoltonBootle | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Azure Dental ClinicFormby | 4.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (382 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lunt with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ince Blundell, 1.3 miles south-west; the next are Maghull (1.3 miles east) and Bootle (2.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ince Blundell | 1 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| Maghull | 3 | 1.3 miles east |
| Bootle | 2 | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Liverpool | 12 | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Formby | 1 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Ormskirk | 2 | 5.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lunt
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 7.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
| Dental on BrunswickLiverpool | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 7.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lunt at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sefton |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,622 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 228 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Sefton | 17th closest to an orthodontic practice of 25 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Sefton |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maghull High School — 1.2 miles Holy Family Catholic High School — 1.3 miles Chesterfield High School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,726 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 113 schools, 41,789 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Practice, Maghull — 1 miles Thornton Dental, Ince Blundell — 1 miles Crosby Dental, Bootle — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 44 within 10 miles, 106 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | L29 |
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 Lunt
The nearest practice to Lunt is Thornton Dental in Ince Blundell, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 44 practices, and within 20 there are 106.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Northway Dental Practice (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Azure Dental Clinic (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Lunt list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lunt are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Northway Dental Practice in Maghull, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lunt
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Orthodontist in Lunt: This page was put together for people in Lunt who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Lunt with the wider Sefton area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Lunt
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lunt. The nearest recorded are The Dental Practice in Maghull, about a mile away; Thornton Dental in Ince Blundell, about a mile away; and Crosby Dental in Bootle, about 2 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Sefton, Homer Green, Lydiate, Maghull, Aintree, and Litherland.
Area profile for Lunt
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Lunt sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lunt, 6.7% of the 1,622 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Sefton, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lunt has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Lunt are Maghull High School (1.2 miles) and Holy Family Catholic High School (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Lunt's Local Authority area covers 113 schools and 41,789 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Lunt sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lunt is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 7 miles away.
Lunt in numbers
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Sefton, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lunt
The orthodontic landscape in Lunt offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lunt
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lunt — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lunt
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lunt can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lunt
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lunt. ONS classifies Lunt as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lunt falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,622 residents in the neighbourhood around Lunt, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Sefton. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Lunt has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lunt attend schools such as Maghull High School (1.2 miles) and Holy Family Catholic High School (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Lunt's Local Authority area covers 113 schools and 41,789 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Lunt sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lunt is about 7 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lunt. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lunt
This part of the page places Lunt, Sefton in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Sefton, Homer Green, Lydiate, Maghull, Aintree, and Litherland follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lunt
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lunt often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lunt?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lunt is Thornton Dental in Ince Blundell, about 1.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Dental Practice (1.3 miles) and Northway Dental Practice (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lunt?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Lunt, 44 practices within 10 miles and 106 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lunt?
The nearest practice to Lunt that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Northway Dental Practice in Maghull, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.1 miles) and BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lunt, Sefton?
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 Lunt, Sefton?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.