Orthodontic practices near Old Boston
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Old Boston, 43 practices within 10 and 197 practices within 20. The closest is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, 1.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique Dental 23Ashton in Makerfield | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (136 reviews) |
| Ashton Smile ClinicAshton in Makerfield | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (86 reviews) |
| Ashton Dental & Implant CentreAshton in Makerfield | 1.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (26 reviews) |
| Lowton Dental CentreGolborne | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (57 reviews) |
| Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St HelensSt Helens | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Talking TeethSt Helens | 3.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (21 reviews) |
| Dr R Stecewicz - St Helens Family Dental ClinicSt Helens | 4.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (7 reviews) |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 4.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Boston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashton in Makerfield, 1.2 miles north; the next are Golborne (2.4 miles east) and St Helens (2.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 1.2 miles north |
| Golborne | 1 | 2.4 miles east |
| St Helens | 5 | 2.8 miles west |
| Wigan | 6 | 4.8 miles north |
| Leigh | 2 | 5.2 miles east |
| Warrington | 8 | 5.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Boston
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), 4.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 4.8 miles north |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 4.9 miles west |
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Peelhouse Dental CareWidnes | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Boston 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,420 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 387 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within St. Helens | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 49 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in St. Helens |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hope Academy — 0.8 miles The Byrchall High School — 0.8 miles St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,035 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 | Boutique Dental 23, Ashton in Makerfield — 1 miles Lowton Dental Centre, Golborne — 2 miles Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, St Helens — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 within 10 miles, 197 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 Old Boston
The nearest practice to Old Boston is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 197.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Boutique Dental 23 (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Old Boston list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Boston are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Boston
St. Helens12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Old Boston
Orthodontist in Old Boston: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Old Boston understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across St. Helens.
Practice signals around Old Boston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Old Boston itself. The nearest recorded are Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, about a mile away; Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 2 miles away; and Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens, about 3 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for New Boston, Ashton Heath, Ashton in Makerfield, Earlestown, North Florida, and Vulcan Village if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Old Boston
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Old Boston sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,420 residents in Old Boston's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across St. Helens. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Boston is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Old Boston are Hope Academy (0.8 miles) and The Byrchall High School (0.8 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 76 schools and 26,828 pupils in Old Boston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Old Boston falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Old Boston is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Old Boston sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is New Boston, under 1 km to the west.
Orthodontic Treatments in Old Boston
The orthodontic landscape in Old Boston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Old Boston offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Old Boston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Old Boston 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Old Boston
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Boston
Orthodontic practices in and around Old Boston vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Old Boston is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Old Boston falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17% of Old Boston's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,420 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Boston, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across St. Helens. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Old Boston has more choice than 72% 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 Old Boston attend schools such as Hope Academy (0.8 miles) and The Byrchall High School (0.8 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 76 schools and 26,828 pupils across Old Boston's Local Authority. Old Boston's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Boston is about 14 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Boston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Boston
This section helps connect Old Boston, St. Helens to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering New Boston, Ashton Heath, Ashton in Makerfield, Earlestown, North Florida, and Vulcan Village may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Old Boston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Boston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Boston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Boston is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, about 1.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Ashton Smile Clinic (1.2 miles) and Ashton Dental & Implant Centre (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Boston?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Old Boston, 43 practices within 10 miles and 197 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Boston?
The nearest practice to Old Boston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Boutique Dental 23 in Ashton in Makerfield, about 1.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ashton Smile Clinic (1.2 miles) and Lowton Dental Centre (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Boston, St. Helens?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Boston, St. Helens?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.