Orthodontic practices near Sherwood
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Sherwood, 27 practices within 10 and 97 practices within 20. The closest is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, 0.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharoe Green Dental PracticePreston | 0.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (557 reviews) |
| Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston | 0.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (121 reviews) |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 0.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (61 reviews) |
| XO DentalPreston | 0.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| PerfectalignPreston | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (29 reviews) |
| THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Holly Dental PracticePreston | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (276 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sherwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Preston, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are Longridge (3.3 miles east) and Leyland (6.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 14 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Longridge | 1 | 3.3 miles east |
| Leyland | 4 | 6.5 miles south |
| Kirkham | 1 | 7.0 miles west |
| Blackburn | 6 | 8.6 miles east |
| Chorley | 3 | 9.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sherwood
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), 6.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 0.8 miles north-west |
| Bateman & BestDarwen | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sherwood 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,146 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 36.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,448 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 32.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% 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 | 4.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Corpus Christi Catholic High School — 0.4 miles Archbishop Temple Church of England High School — 0.5 miles Fulwood Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 7,615 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sharoe Green Dental Practice, Preston — under a mile Grimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 3 miles Lowerbank Dental Practice, Leyland — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 97 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 Sherwood
Sherwood has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Sharoe Green Dental Practice 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 27 practices, and within 20 there are 97.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; AP Smilecare (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Sherwood 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 Sherwood are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sherwood
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Orthodontist in Sherwood: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Sherwood often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Lancashire.
What official data says about Sherwood
ONS classifies Sherwood as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Sherwood sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.2% of Sherwood's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Sherwood, 4.8% of the 1,146 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sherwood is better served than 85% 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 Sherwood are served by secondary schools including Corpus Christi Catholic High School (0.4 miles) and Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (0.5 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Sherwood sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sherwood is about 2 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Sharoe Green, Pudding Pie Nook, Adelphi, Haighton Top, Holme Slack, and Nooklands if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice signals around Sherwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sherwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, under a mile away; Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 3 miles away; and Lowerbank Dental Practice in Leyland, about 6 miles away.
Facts about Sherwood
Just under 1 km west, Sharoe Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Sherwood
The orthodontic landscape in Sherwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Sherwood — Local Context
Provision in Sherwood varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Sherwood is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Sherwood falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. With just 12.2% of residents under 16, Sherwood skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,146 residents in the neighbourhood around Sherwood, 4.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Sherwood has more choice than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Sherwood are served by secondary schools including Corpus Christi Catholic High School (0.4 miles) and Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (0.5 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Sherwood among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sherwood is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 2 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Sherwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, under a mile away; Grimsargh Smile Clinic in Longridge, about 3 miles away; and Lowerbank Dental Practice in Leyland, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sherwood
Orthodontic treatment in Sherwood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Sherwood
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Sherwood
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Sherwood — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sherwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sherwood
These local links are here for anyone comparing Sherwood, Lancashire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Sharoe Green, Pudding Pie Nook, Adelphi, Haighton Top, Holme Slack, and Nooklands may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sherwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sherwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sherwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sherwood is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (0.5 miles) and AJM Dental Group (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sherwood?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Sherwood, 27 practices within 10 miles and 97 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sherwood?
The nearest practice to Sherwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sharoe Green Dental Practice in Preston, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Perfectalign (0.9 miles) and THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (0.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, Lancashire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.