Orthodontic practices near Old Swan
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Old Swan, 53 practices within 10 and 108 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental House in Old Swan, 0.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 0.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| Chelwood Dental PracticeChildwall | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (82 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 1.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 1.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Baycliff Dental & Implant SurgeryDeysbrook | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (549 reviews) |
| Liverpool University Dental HospitalLiverpool | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (152 reviews) |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 2.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (330 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Swan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Old Swan, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are Childwall (1.1 miles east) and Huyton (1.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Old Swan | 1 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Childwall | 2 | 1.1 miles east |
| Huyton | 3 | 1.1 miles south-east |
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 1.5 miles south |
| Deysbrook | 1 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Liverpool | 13 | 2.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Swan
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 3.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 3.3 miles west |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 1.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Swan at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Liverpool |
| 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 |
| Population | 15,596 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,370 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,432 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 22 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Liverpool | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 48 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Liverpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dixons Broadgreen Academy — 0.3 miles King's Leadership Academy Wavertree — 0.7 miles King David High School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 25 schools, about 26,182 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 187 schools, 79,118 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 53 within 10 miles, 108 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 Swan
The nearest practice to Old Swan is The Dental House in Old Swan, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 53 practices, and within 20 there are 108.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Liverpool Smile Studio (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental House (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Old Swan list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Old Swan are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental House in Old Swan, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Swan
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Orthodontist in Old Swan: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Old Swan, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Liverpool. Old Swan — a market town with a population of around 15,596 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Oak Hill Park, Tillerman Court, Stoneycroft, Childwall, Knotty Ash, and Wavertree as well as this one.
About Old Swan
Old Swan has a population of around 15,596, making it a market town within Liverpool. The nearest other location we cover is Oak Hill Park, under 1 km to the north.
What local practice data suggests in Old Swan
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Old Swan or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include The Dental House.
What official data says about Old Swan
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Old Swan sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Old Swan's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Old Swan, 5.5% of the 1,370 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Liverpool, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (22), Old Swan has more choice than 92% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Old Swan are served by secondary schools including Dixons Broadgreen Academy (0.3 miles) and King's Leadership Academy Wavertree (0.7 miles). 25 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Swan's Local Authority has 187 schools educating 79,118 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Old Swan sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Swan is about 2 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
All Orthodontic Options in Old Swan Explained
Patients in Old Swan have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Oak Hill Park, Tillerman Court and Stoneycroft regularly visit orthodontists in Old Swan.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Old Swan
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Old Swan
Starting orthodontic treatment in Old Swan 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Oak Hill Park, Tillerman Court and Stoneycroft regularly visit orthodontists in Old Swan.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Swan
There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Old Swan. Old Swan — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.1% of Old Swan's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,370 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Swan, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Liverpool. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Swan is better served than 92% 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 Old Swan attend schools such as Dixons Broadgreen Academy (0.3 miles) and King's Leadership Academy Wavertree (0.7 miles). 25 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 187 schools and 79,118 pupils in Old Swan's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Old Swan's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Old Swan is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Oak Hill Park, Tillerman Court, and Stoneycroft regularly make use of Old Swan's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Swan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Swan
If Old Swan, Liverpool is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Oak Hill Park, Tillerman Court, Stoneycroft, Childwall, Knotty Ash, and Wavertree may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Swan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Swan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Swan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Swan is The Dental House in Old Swan, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Chelwood Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Fiveways Dental (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Swan?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Old Swan, 53 practices within 10 miles and 108 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Swan?
The nearest practice to Old Swan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental House in Old Swan, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Chelwood Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and The Abbey by Duthie Dental (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Swan, Liverpool?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Swan, Liverpool?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.