Orthodontic practices near Salterforth
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Salterforth, 14 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 1.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 3.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 4.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 4.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Queensgate Dental PracticeBurnley | 6.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Briercliffe Road Dental PracticeBurnley | 7.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 7.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Salterforth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 1.3 miles north-west; the next are Colne (3.1 miles south) and Barrowford (4.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Colne | 2 | 3.1 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Nelson | 1 | 4.6 miles south |
| Burnley | 6 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Glusburn | 1 | 7.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Salterforth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Renovo Dental in Chatburn (5.0 from 385 reviews), 7.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 14.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Salterforth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Pendle |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,826 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 183 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 186th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Craven High School — 0.9 miles Colne Park High School — 2.6 miles Colne Primet Academy — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,517 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 1 miles Colne Dental Care, Colne — 3 miles Barrowford Dental Practice, Barrowford — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 78 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 Salterforth
The nearest practice to Salterforth is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 78.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smyli Orthodontics (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (1.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Salterforth list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Salterforth are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Salterforth
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Area profile for Salterforth
Salterforth — smaller rural: 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 17.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Salterforth, 7% of the 1,826 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Salterforth is better served than 60% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Salterforth are served by secondary schools including West Craven High School (0.9 miles) and Colne Park High School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Salterforth close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Salterforth is about 24 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Facts about Salterforth
Just around 1 km east, Kelbrook is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Salterforth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Salterforth itself. The nearest we do hold are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about a mile away; Colne Dental Care, about 3 miles away; and Barrowford Dental Practice, about 4 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Salterforth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Salterforth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Salterforth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Salterforth is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Colne Dental Care (3.1 miles) and Smyli Orthodontics (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Salterforth?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Salterforth, 14 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Salterforth?
The nearest practice to Salterforth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Colne Dental Care (3.1 miles) and The Brace Place (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Salterforth, 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 Salterforth, Lancashire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.