Orthodontic practices near Raikes
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Raikes, 18 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 1.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 1.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 1.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 3.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| The Fleetwood Dental PracticeFleetwood | 3.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 4.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 4.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 4.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 4.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Raikes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thornton-Cleveleys, 1.6 miles south; the next are Fleetwood (3.7 miles north) and Blackpool (4.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 1.6 miles south |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 3.7 miles north |
| Blackpool | 5 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Great Marton | 1 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Kirkham | 1 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 8.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Raikes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys (5.0 from 250 reviews), 1.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 1.6 miles south |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 8.3 miles south |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Raikes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,106 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,109 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 239th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Millfield School — 0.5 miles Hodgson Academy — 1.4 miles Montgomery Academy — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,484 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bank Dental, Thornton-Cleveleys — 2 miles The Fleetwood Dental Practice, Fleetwood — 4 miles Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad), Blackpool — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 53 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 Raikes
The nearest practice to Raikes is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Lytham Dental Clinic (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Raikes list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles 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 Raikes are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Raikes
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Orthodontist in Raikes: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Raikes understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Lancashire.
The local picture in Raikes
Raikes is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 17.6% of Raikes's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Raikes, 7.5% of the 2,106 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Raikes is better served than 69% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Raikes are Millfield School (0.5 miles) and Hodgson Academy (1.4 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Raikes among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Raikes is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Raikes
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Raikes. The closest on record are Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 2 miles away; The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool, about 4 miles away.
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Raikes at a glance
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Raikes
Starting orthodontic treatment in Raikes 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Raikes
Not every practice near Raikes offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Raikes is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Raikes's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Raikes, 7.5% of the 2,106 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Raikes has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Raikes attend schools such as Millfield School (0.5 miles) and Hodgson Academy (1.4 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Raikes's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Raikes is about 14 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Raikes
Patients in Raikes have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Raikes — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Raikes — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Raikes is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Raikes falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,106 residents in the neighbourhood around Raikes, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Raikes is better served than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Raikes are served by secondary schools including Millfield School (0.5 miles) and Hodgson Academy (1.4 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Raikes's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Raikes is about 14 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Raikes itself. The nearest we do hold are Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 2 miles away; The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool, about 4 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Raikes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Raikes
This section helps connect Raikes, Lancashire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Stanah, Skippool, Little Poulton, Trunnah, Burn Naze, and Staynall.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Raikes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Raikes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Raikes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Raikes is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 1.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre (1.7 miles) and Tower Dental (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Raikes?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Raikes, 18 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Raikes?
The nearest practice to Raikes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 1.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (4.3 miles) and St Annes Dental Clinic (8.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Raikes, Lancashire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Raikes, Lancashire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.