Orthodontic practices near Otterspool
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Otterspool, 48 practices within 10 and 105 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, 1.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 1.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Riverside Turret OrthodonticsToxteth | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.2 (19 reviews) |
| J Dwyer Sunlight OrthodonticsNew Ferry | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 2.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (330 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeToxteth | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Otterspool with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley Hill, 1.7 miles north-east; the next are Toxteth (1.8 miles north-west) and New Ferry (2.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Toxteth | 2 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| New Ferry | 2 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Liverpool | 12 | 2.5 miles north-west |
| Huyton | 3 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Childwall | 2 | 2.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Otterspool
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 north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-west |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Otterspool 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,352 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 40.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,923 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Liverpool | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 48 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Liverpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Margaret's Church of England Academy — 0.5 miles King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool — 1.0 miles Liverpool College — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 17,725 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Advance Smile, Mossley Hill — 2 miles Riverside Turret Orthodontics, Toxteth — 2 miles J Dwyer Sunlight Orthodontics, New Ferry — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 105 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 Otterspool
Otterspool is 1.7 miles from Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 48 practices, and within 20 there are 105.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Liverpool Smile Studio (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Smile (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Otterspool list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Otterspool are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Practice in Toxteth, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Otterspool
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Orthodontist in Otterspool: This page was put together for people in Otterspool who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Otterspool itself or elsewhere in Liverpool.
Useful local orthodontic context for Otterspool
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Otterspool itself. The nearest recorded are Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, about 2 miles away; Riverside Turret Orthodontics in Toxteth, about 2 miles away; and J Dwyer Sunlight Orthodontics in New Ferry, about 2 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Fulwood Park, Sefton Park, St Michael's Hamlet, Aigburth, Dingle, and Grassendale Park if you are weighing up more than one location.
Otterspool in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Fulwood Park, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Otterspool
By ONS classification, Otterspool falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. 17.7% of Otterspool's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Otterspool, 6.8% of the 1,352 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Liverpool, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, Otterspool is better served than 93% 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 Otterspool attend schools such as St Margaret's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles) and King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool (1.0 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 187 schools and 79,118 pupils in Otterspool's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Otterspool sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Otterspool is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Otterspool
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Otterspool helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Otterspool — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Otterspool Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Otterspool can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Otterspool
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 Otterspool. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Otterspool
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Otterspool, Liverpool alone. Related nearby location pages such as Fulwood Park, Sefton Park, St Michael's Hamlet, Aigburth, Dingle, and Grassendale Park can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Otterspool
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Otterspool often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Otterspool?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Otterspool is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, about 1.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Riverside Turret Orthodontics (1.8 miles) and J Dwyer Sunlight Orthodontics (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Otterspool?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Otterspool, 48 practices within 10 miles and 105 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Otterspool?
The nearest practice to Otterspool that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Practice in Toxteth, about 2.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Abbey by Duthie Dental (2.7 miles) and The Liverpool Brace Place (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Otterspool, Liverpool?
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 Otterspool, Liverpool?
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.