Orthodontic practices near Nutgrove
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Nutgrove, 63 practices within 10 and 150 practices within 20. The closest is Laurel Villa Dental in St Helens, 1.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Villa DentalSt Helens | 1.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.1 (65 reviews) |
| Dr R Stecewicz - St Helens Family Dental ClinicSt Helens | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 2.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (446 reviews) |
| Talking TeethSt Helens | 2.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (21 reviews) |
| Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St HelensSt Helens | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hillside Dental PracticeHuyton | 3.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| Cromer House Dental PracticeHuyton | 3.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Peelhouse Dental CareWidnes | 4.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nutgrove with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Helens, 1.1 miles north; the next are Huyton (3.2 miles west) and Widnes (4.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens | 5 | 1.1 miles north |
| Huyton | 3 | 3.2 miles west |
| Widnes | 6 | 4.3 miles south |
| Deysbrook | 1 | 5.0 miles west |
| Rainford | 1 | 5.1 miles north |
| St. Helens, Ryde | 1 | 5.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nutgrove
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool in Widnes (5.0 from 359 reviews), 4.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Orthodontics - LiverpoolWidnes | 5.0 (359 reviews) | 4.6 miles south |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 2.2 miles north |
| Halton Road Dental PracticeWidnes | 4.9 (262 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nutgrove 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 24.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,825 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 42.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,164 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within St. Helens | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 49 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in St. Helens |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sutton Academy — 1.2 miles Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy — 1.3 miles Rainhill High School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,864 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 | Laurel Villa Dental, St Helens — 1 miles Hillside Dental Practice, Huyton — 3 miles Peelhouse Dental Care, Widnes — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 63 within 10 miles, 150 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 Nutgrove
The nearest practice to Nutgrove is Laurel Villa Dental in St Helens, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 63 practices, and within 20 there are 150.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kiln Lane Dental (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental House (6.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Nutgrove list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Nutgrove 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, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nutgrove
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Orthodontist in Nutgrove: This page was put together for people in Nutgrove who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across St. Helens and the surrounding area.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Sutton Heath, Thatto Heath, Grange Park, Portico, Rainhill, and Ravenhead as well as this one.
Nutgrove in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Nutgrove sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 24.4% of residents under 16, Nutgrove has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 2,825 residents in Nutgrove's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across St. Helens. Nutgrove has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 31.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Nutgrove attend schools such as The Sutton Academy (1.2 miles) and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (1.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 76 schools and 26,828 pupils in Nutgrove's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Nutgrove sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nutgrove is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 9 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Nutgrove
There is no orthodontist on our records in Nutgrove itself. The nearest recorded are Laurel Villa Dental in St Helens, about a mile away; Hillside Dental Practice in Huyton, about 3 miles away; and Peelhouse Dental Care in Widnes, about 4 miles away.
About Nutgrove
The nearest other location we cover is Sutton Heath, under 1 km to the east.
The Orthodontic Journey in Nutgrove
Starting orthodontic treatment in Nutgrove can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Nutgrove
What's available in Nutgrove depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Nutgrove falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Nutgrove falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. With 24.4% of residents under 16, Nutgrove has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 2,825 residents in the neighbourhood around Nutgrove, 8.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across St. Helens. Nutgrove has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Nutgrove are served by secondary schools including The Sutton Academy (1.2 miles) and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (1.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 76 schools and 26,828 pupils in Nutgrove's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Nutgrove's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nutgrove is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 9 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Nutgrove Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Nutgrove can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Nutgrove — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Nutgrove — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Nutgrove is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Nutgrove sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 24.4% of residents under 16, Nutgrove has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 2,825 residents in Nutgrove's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across St. Helens. Nutgrove has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Nutgrove attend schools such as The Sutton Academy (1.2 miles) and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (1.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 76 schools and 26,828 pupils across Nutgrove's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Nutgrove is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Nutgrove is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Nutgrove. The closest on record are Laurel Villa Dental in St Helens, about a mile away; Hillside Dental Practice in Huyton, about 3 miles away; and Peelhouse Dental Care in Widnes, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nutgrove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nutgrove
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Nutgrove, St. Helens alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Sutton Heath, Thatto Heath, Grange Park, Portico, Rainhill, and Ravenhead follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nutgrove
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nutgrove often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nutgrove?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nutgrove is Laurel Villa Dental in St Helens, about 1.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Dr R Stecewicz - St Helens Family Dental Clinic (1.9 miles) and Kiln Lane Dental (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nutgrove?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Nutgrove, 63 practices within 10 miles and 150 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nutgrove?
The nearest practice to Nutgrove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, about 3.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Deacon Dental (4.4 miles) and EMBRACE OTHODONTICS (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nutgrove, St. Helens?
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 Nutgrove, St. Helens?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.