Orthodontic practices near Rake Head
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Rake Head, 45 practices within 10 and 174 practices within 20. The closest is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 2.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denpoint Dental CareRawtenstall | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 2.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Rossendale Dental Health CentreRawtenstall | 2.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (161 reviews) |
| Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associatesRamsbottom | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (227 reviews) |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (570 reviews) |
| Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice)Accrington | 5.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (33 reviews) |
| Dentistry 442Rochdale | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (19 reviews) |
| Bamford Dental PracticeHeywood | 5.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (144 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rake Head with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rawtenstall, 2.1 miles west; the next are Ramsbottom (4.4 miles south-west) and Heywood (5.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall | 3 | 2.1 miles west |
| Ramsbottom | 1 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Heywood | 3 | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Accrington | 5 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Bury | 6 | 6.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rake Head
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 7.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 5.4 miles south |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rake Head at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rossendale |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,464 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.7% 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 | 426 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 315th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Valley Leadership Academy — 0.4 miles Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School — 0.4 miles Alder Grange School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,068 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Denpoint Dental Care, Rawtenstall — 2 miles Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, Ramsbottom — 4 miles Edenfield Dental Care, Heywood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 45 within 10 miles, 174 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 Rake Head
The nearest practice to Rake Head is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 45 practices, and within 20 there are 174.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Rossendale Dental Health Centre (2.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Rake Head list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Rake Head are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rake Head
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Orthodontist in Rake Head: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Rake Head keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Rake Head with the wider Lancashire area.
Local orthodontic signals in Rake Head
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Rake Head itself. The closest on record are Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 2 miles away; Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates, about 4 miles away; and Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, about 5 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Glen Top, Hey Head, Waterbarn, Brandwood, Cowpe, and Edgeside are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Rake Head in context
Rake Head — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Rake Head, 8% of the 1,464 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Rake Head has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Rake Head are The Valley Leadership Academy (0.4 miles) and Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School (0.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Rake Head among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Rake Head is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 16 miles away.
Facts about Rake Head
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Orthodontic Treatments in Rake Head
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Rake Head
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Areas We Cover Around Rake Head
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rake Head
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rake Head often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rake Head?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rake Head is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 2.1 miles to the west. The next closest are The Lounge Dental Suite (2.1 miles) and Rossendale Dental Health Centre (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rake Head?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Rake Head, 45 practices within 10 miles and 174 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rake Head?
The nearest practice to Rake Head that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 2.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Rossendale Dental Health Centre (2.4 miles) and Ramsbottom Dental Care - Dr Goosen and associates (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rake Head, Lancashire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Rake Head, Lancashire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.