Orthodontic practices near Preston
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Preston, 30 practices within 10 and 101 practices within 20. The closest is Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, 0.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant CentrePreston | 0.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Preston OrthodonticsPreston | 0.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Fishergate Hill DentalPreston | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Holly Dental PracticePreston | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
| PerfectalignPreston | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (29 reviews) |
| THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| XO DentalPreston | 1.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Preston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 0.3 miles south; the next are Leyland (4.4 miles south) and Longridge (4.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 0.3 miles south |
| Leyland | 4 | 4.4 miles south |
| Longridge | 1 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Kirkham | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
| Chorley | 3 | 7.8 miles south |
| Blackburn | 5 | 8.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Preston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Towngate Dental Practice in Leyland (5.0 from 814 reviews), 4.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 4.7 miles south |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 2.6 miles north |
| Bateman & BestDarwen | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Preston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Preston |
| 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 |
| Population | 313,332 |
| Residents under 16 | 3.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,584 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 0.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 55.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 79.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,754 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 | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 0.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | Eden Boys' School, Preston — 0.6 miles Preston Muslim Girls High School — 0.8 miles Christ The King Catholic High School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 11,357 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 14 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 101 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 Preston
Preston has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 101.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Preston Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Preston list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Preston are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Preston Orthodontics, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Preston
Lancashire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Preston
Orthodontist in Preston: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Preston. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Preston or another part of Lancashire. Preston — one of the UK's larger cities with a population of around 313,332 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Preston
Preston's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Preston. Preston's under-16 share, 3.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.4% of the 1,584 residents in Preston's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Preston is better served than 90% 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 Preston attend schools such as Eden Boys' School, Preston (0.6 miles) and Preston Muslim Girls High School (0.8 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Preston among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Preston is Preston Dental School, Preston, under a mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Preston
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 14 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Preston or nearby searches; 11 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 4 mention fixed braces; 6 include NHS signals and 13 include private treatment signals; 9 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 2, wheelchair access from 3, and evening or weekend availability from 8. Nearby practice records include AJM Dental Group, Bamber Bridge Dental Care, Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre, Fishergate Hill Dental, and Holly Dental Practice. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Ashton-on-Ribble, Bamber Bridge, Cottam, Fulwood, Penwortham, and Ribbleton.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Avenham, Adelphi, Frenchwood, Lower Penwortham, Fishwick, and Maudlands may also help.
Facts about Preston
With a population of roughly 313,332, Preston is one of the UK's larger cities within Lancashire. The nearest other location we cover is Avenham, under 1 km to the north.
All Orthodontic Options in Preston Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Preston has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Avenham, Adelphi and Frenchwood regularly visit orthodontists in Preston.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Preston
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Preston — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Preston
Many people in Preston delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Avenham, Adelphi and Frenchwood regularly visit orthodontists in Preston.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Preston
- 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 Preston
There are 14 orthodontic practices in our database covering Preston. ONS classifies Preston as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Preston. With just 3.3% of residents under 16, Preston skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Preston, 0.4% of the 1,584 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Preston has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Preston are served by secondary schools including Eden Boys' School, Preston (0.6 miles) and Preston Muslim Girls High School (0.8 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Preston sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Preston is under a mile from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Avenham, Adelphi, and Frenchwood regularly make use of Preston's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Preston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Preston
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Preston, Lancashire. This page links onward to Avenham, Adelphi, Frenchwood, Lower Penwortham, Fishwick, and Maudlands for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Preston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Preston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Preston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Preston is Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Preston, about 0.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Preston Orthodontics (0.4 miles) and Fishergate Hill Dental (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Preston?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Preston, 30 practices within 10 miles and 101 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Preston?
The nearest practice to Preston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Preston Orthodontics, about 0.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Holly Dental Practice (0.8 miles) and Perfectalign (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Preston, Lancashire?
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 Preston, Lancashire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.