Orthodontic practices near Saltney
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Saltney, 22 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester, 0.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsChester | 0.9 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Overleigh OrthodonticsChester | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (59 reviews) |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 1.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (31 reviews) |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
| Deva Dental ClinicChester | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Mouth MattersChester | 2.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (235 reviews) |
| Talking Teeth ChesterChester | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (49 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saltney with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chester, 0.9 miles north; the next are Hoole (3.3 miles east) and Guilden Sutton (3.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 9 | 0.9 miles north |
| Hoole | 1 | 3.3 miles east |
| Guilden Sutton | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Deeside | 2 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Ellesmere Port Town | 1 | 6.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saltney
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckle Advanced Dental Care in Bebington (5.0 from 144 reviews), 10.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-west |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-west |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 12.4 miles north |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 1.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saltney at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Flintshire |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,622 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 42.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 676 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 93% of towns in Wales |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 92% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Catholic High School, Chester — 1.6 miles Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College — 1.6 miles Queen's Park High School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 3,722 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Grosvenor Orthodontics, Chester — under a mile Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, Hoole — 3 miles Rock House Dental Practice, Guilden Sutton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 71 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CH4, CH70 |
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 Saltney
Saltney has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Overleigh Orthodontics (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Saltney 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 Saltney are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Overleigh Orthodontics in Chester, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saltney
County of Flintshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Saltney
Orthodontist in Saltney: This page was put together for people in Saltney who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across County of Flintshire, not just Saltney.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Curzon Park, Lache, Blacon, Hough Green, Westminster Park, and Roughhill as well as this one.
What local practice data suggests in Saltney
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Saltney itself. The nearest recorded are Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester, under a mile away; Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, about 3 miles away; and Rock House Dental Practice in Guilden Sutton, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in Saltney
Saltney's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Saltney sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Saltney's under-16 share sits at 20.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Saltney, 5.8% of the 1,622 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Saltney is better served than 93% of towns in Wales. Secondary-age pupils near Saltney attend schools such as The Catholic High School, Chester (1.6 miles) and Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Saltney's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Saltney is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Saltney at a glance
Curzon Park is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km east of Saltney.
All Orthodontic Options in Saltney Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Saltney has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Saltney
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Saltney — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Saltney
Starting orthodontic treatment in Saltney can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Saltney
- 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 Saltney
Provision in Saltney varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Saltney is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Saltney sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.5% of Saltney's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Saltney, 5.8% of the 1,622 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Saltney has more choice than 93% of towns in Wales. Families in Saltney are served by secondary schools including The Catholic High School, Chester (1.6 miles) and Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Saltney among Wales's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Saltney is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saltney. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saltney
If Saltney, County of Flintshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Curzon Park, Lache, Blacon, Hough Green, Westminster Park, and Roughhill.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Saltney
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saltney often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saltney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saltney is Grosvenor Orthodontics in Chester, about 0.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Overleigh Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and Art of Dental Care Chester (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saltney?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Saltney, 22 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saltney?
The nearest practice to Saltney that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Overleigh Orthodontics in Chester, about 1.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Art of Dental Care Chester (1.8 miles) and Masters Orthodontics (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saltney, County of Flintshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saltney, County of Flintshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.