Orthodontic practices near North Florida
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of North Florida, 45 practices within 10 and 186 practices within 20. The closest is Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St HelensSt Helens | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Boutique Dental 23Ashton in Makerfield | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (136 reviews) |
| Ashton Dental & Implant CentreAshton in Makerfield | 1.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (26 reviews) |
| Ashton Smile ClinicAshton in Makerfield | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (86 reviews) |
| Talking TeethSt Helens | 2.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (21 reviews) |
| Dr R Stecewicz - St Helens Family Dental ClinicSt Helens | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Lowton Dental CentreGolborne | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (57 reviews) |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 3.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (446 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Florida with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Helens, 1.6 miles west; the next are Ashton in Makerfield (1.7 miles north-east) and Golborne (3.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens | 5 | 1.6 miles west |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Golborne | 1 | 3.6 miles east |
| Wigan | 6 | 4.6 miles north |
| Rainford | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| St. Helens, Ryde | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Florida
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan (5.0 from 401 reviews), 4.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 4.6 miles north |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Peelhouse Dental CareWidnes | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Florida at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St. Helens |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,566 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 | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,929 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within St. Helens | 34th closest to an orthodontic practice of 49 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in St. Helens |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Haydock — 0.5 miles The Byrchall High School — 1.4 miles St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 5,891 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 76 schools, 26,828 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, St Helens — 2 miles Boutique Dental 23, Ashton in Makerfield — 2 miles Lowton Dental Centre, Golborne — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 45 within 10 miles, 186 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 North Florida
The nearest practice to North Florida is Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 45 practices, and within 20 there are 186.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around North Florida 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 North Florida are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Florida
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Orthodontist in North Florida: If your search for orthodontic treatment in North Florida keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of St. Helens.
Local treatment availability around North Florida
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Florida itself. The nearest we do hold are Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, about 2 miles away; Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, about 2 miles away; and Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 4 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Haydock, Pewfall, Garswood, New Boston, Stanley Bank, and Ashton in Makerfield can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in North Florida
North Florida is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. North Florida has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,566 residents in North Florida's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across St. Helens. North Florida has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near North Florida attend schools such as Outwood Academy Haydock (0.5 miles) and The Byrchall High School (1.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. North Florida's Local Authority area covers 76 schools and 26,828 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks North Florida among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Florida is about 13 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
A quick look at North Florida
Just under 1 km west, Haydock is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in North Florida
Starting orthodontic treatment in North Florida can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Florida
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving North Florida. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, North Florida sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. North Florida has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,566 residents in North Florida's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across St. Helens. North Florida has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to North Florida are Outwood Academy Haydock (0.5 miles) and The Byrchall High School (1.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 76 schools and 26,828 pupils across North Florida's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks North Florida among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to North Florida is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in North Florida
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, North Florida has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in North Florida
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Florida. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Florida
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare North Florida, St. Helens with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Haydock, Pewfall, Garswood, New Boston, Stanley Bank, and Ashton in Makerfield.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in North Florida
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Florida often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Florida?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Florida is Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, about 1.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Boutique Dental 23 (1.7 miles) and Ashton Dental & Implant Centre (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Florida?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of North Florida, 45 practices within 10 miles and 186 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Florida?
The nearest practice to North Florida that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, about 1.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Boutique Dental 23 (1.7 miles) and Ashton Smile Clinic (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Florida, St. Helens?
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 North Florida, St. Helens?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.