Orthodontic practices near Mythop
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Mythop, 18 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Access Service in Blackpool, 2.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 2.2 miles west | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 2.2 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 2.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 2.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
| ARC Dental SurgeryGreat Marton | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 3.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mythop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Blackpool, 2.2 miles west; the next are Thornton-Cleveleys (2.4 miles north) and Great Marton (3.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 5 | 2.2 miles west |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 2.4 miles north |
| Great Marton | 1 | 3.0 miles west |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Kirkham | 1 | 4.9 miles south-east |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 7.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mythop
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), 2.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 2.6 miles north |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 10.8 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-west |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mythop at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Fylde |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,847 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 109 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 333rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St George's School A Church of England Academy — 1.7 miles Baines School — 1.9 miles St Mary's Catholic Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,173 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Access Service, Blackpool — 2 miles Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre, Thornton-Cleveleys — 2 miles ARC Dental Surgery, Great Marton — 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 Mythop
Mythop is 2.2 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 (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Mythop list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Mythop are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, 2.3 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 Mythop
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Facts about Mythop
Just around 1 km north-west, Staining is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Mythop
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Mythop sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.1% of Mythop's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,847 residents in the neighbourhood around Mythop, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Mythop has more choice than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Mythop are St George's School A Church of England Academy (1.7 miles) and Baines School (1.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Mythop close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Mythop is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Mythop
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mythop itself. The closest on record are Dental Access Service in Blackpool, about 2 miles away; Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 2 miles away; and ARC Dental Surgery in Great Marton, about 3 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Little Marton, Sandham's Green, Staining, Peel Hill, Poulton-le-Fylde, and Hardhorn can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Mythop
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Mythop can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Mythop — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Mythop — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Mythop — 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. 21.1% of Mythop's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Mythop, 7% of the 1,847 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Mythop is better served than 85% 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 Mythop are St George's School A Church of England Academy (1.7 miles) and Baines School (1.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Mythop close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Mythop is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 12 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mythop itself. The nearest we do hold are Dental Access Service in Blackpool, about 2 miles away; Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 2 miles away; and ARC Dental Surgery in Great Marton, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Mythop
Starting orthodontic treatment in Mythop 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Mythop 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 Mythop. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mythop
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mythop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mythop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mythop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mythop is Dental Access Service in Blackpool, about 2.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Whitegate Health Centre (2.2 miles) and Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mythop?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Mythop, 18 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mythop?
The nearest practice to Mythop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, about 2.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Bank Dental (2.6 miles) and St Annes Dental Clinic (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mythop, Lancashire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mythop, Lancashire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.