Orthodontic practices near Newton-with-Scales
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Newton-with-Scales, 36 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Smiles Dental PracticeKirkham | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (232 reviews) |
| The Waterside Dental ClinicPreston | 4.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston | 4.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| Penwortham Dental - Tooth TalkPreston | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (421 reviews) |
| Martin J Kenyon, Dental SurgeonsLytham St Annes | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (155 reviews) |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (61 reviews) |
| Fishergate Hill DentalPreston | 5.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston | 5.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Newton-with-Scales with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kirkham, 1.4 miles north-west; the next are Preston (4.0 miles east) and Lytham St Annes (5.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkham | 1 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Preston | 14 | 4.0 miles east |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Leyland | 4 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 2 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Blackpool | 2 | 8.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Newton-with-Scales
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Towngate Dental Practice in Leyland (5.0 from 814 reviews), 8.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-west |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 5.3 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 7.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Newton-with-Scales 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,507 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 541 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 200th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Carr Hill High School — 1.3 miles Ashton Community Science College — 3.8 miles Hutton Church of England Grammar School — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 790 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham — 1 miles The Waterside Dental Clinic, Preston — 4 miles Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons, Lytham St Annes — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 83 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | PR4 |
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 Newton-with-Scales
Newton-with-Scales is 1.4 miles from Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Waterside Dental Clinic (4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Newton-with-Scales list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Newton-with-Scales are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk in Preston, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Newton-with-Scales
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Orthodontist in Newton-with-Scales: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Newton-with-Scales? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Lancashire.
Newton-with-Scales in context
Officially, Newton-with-Scales is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Newton-with-Scales. Census data puts 15.3% of Newton-with-Scales's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,507 residents in the neighbourhood around Newton-with-Scales, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Newton-with-Scales has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Newton-with-Scales are served by secondary schools including Carr Hill High School (1.3 miles) and Ashton Community Science College (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Newton-with-Scales falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Newton-with-Scales is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Newton-with-Scales in numbers
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Practice signals around Newton-with-Scales
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Newton-with-Scales. The closest on record are Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about a mile away; The Waterside Dental Clinic in Preston, about 4 miles away; and Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons in Lytham St Annes, about 5 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Dowbridge, Salwick, Treales, Freckleton, Bolton Houses, and Kirkham are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Newton-with-Scales
Starting orthodontic treatment in Newton-with-Scales 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Newton-with-Scales runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Newton-with-Scales
The orthodontic landscape in Newton-with-Scales offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Newton-with-Scales
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Newton-with-Scales — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Newton-with-Scales. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Newton-with-Scales
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Frequently Asked Questions in Newton-with-Scales
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Newton-with-Scales often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Newton-with-Scales?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Newton-with-Scales is Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Waterside Dental Clinic (4.0 miles) and Lane Ends Dental Practice (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Newton-with-Scales?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Newton-with-Scales, 36 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Newton-with-Scales?
The nearest practice to Newton-with-Scales that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk in Preston, about 4.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Martin J Kenyon, Dental Surgeons (5.3 miles) and Holly Dental Practice (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Newton-with-Scales, Lancashire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Newton-with-Scales, Lancashire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.