Orthodontic practices near North Shore
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of North Shore, 18 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Tower Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 0.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 0.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 1.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
| ARC Dental SurgeryGreat Marton | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 2.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Shore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thornton-Cleveleys, 0.4 miles north-east; the next are Blackpool (1.0 miles south-east) and Great Marton (2.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 0.4 miles north-east |
| Blackpool | 5 | 1.0 miles south-east |
| Great Marton | 1 | 2.2 miles south |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 5.4 miles south |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Kirkham | 1 | 8.1 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 North Shore
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-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 2.6 miles north-east |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 13.8 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Shore at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blackpool |
| 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 | 1,402 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.8% aged 16 to 24 and 31.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 59% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,422 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 31.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Blackpool | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 18 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Blackpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Unity Academy Blackpool — 0.6 miles St Mary's Catholic Academy — 1.2 miles Blackpool Aspire Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,342 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 49 schools, 19,656 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Tower Dental, Thornton-Cleveleys — under a mile Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad), Blackpool — 1 miles ARC Dental Surgery, Great Marton — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 50 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 Shore
North Shore has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Tower Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Lytham Dental Clinic (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around North Shore list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 North Shore are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Shore
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Orthodontist in North Shore: People weighing up braces or aligners in North Shore can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in North Shore with the wider Blackpool area.
North Shore in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, North Shore sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.6% of North Shore's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,402 residents in the neighbourhood around North Shore, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6% average across Blackpool. North Shore has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near North Shore attend schools such as Unity Academy Blackpool (0.6 miles) and St Mary's Catholic Academy (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 49 schools and 19,656 pupils in North Shore's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks North Shore among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Shore is about 15 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Blackpool, Warbreck, Hoohill, Layton, Bispham, and Revoe if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local snapshot of North Shore
Just around 1 km south, Blackpool is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around North Shore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in North Shore. The nearest we do hold are Tower Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, under a mile away; Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool, about a mile away; and ARC Dental Surgery in Great Marton, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in North Shore
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in North Shore can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in North Shore
Every mainstream option is available to patients in North Shore — 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 North Shore
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in North Shore helps you ask the right questions. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in North Shore 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 North Shore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Shore
If North Shore, Blackpool is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Blackpool, Warbreck, Hoohill, Layton, Bispham, and Revoe may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Shore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Shore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Shore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Shore is Tower Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 0.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) (1.0 miles) and Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Shore?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of North Shore, 18 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Shore?
The nearest practice to North Shore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bank Dental (2.6 miles) and St Annes Dental Clinic (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Shore, Blackpool?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Shore, Blackpool?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.