Orthodontic practices near Skitham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Skitham; 17 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 5.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
| The Fleetwood Dental PracticeFleetwood | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Lancashire Smiles Dental PracticeKirkham | 6.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (232 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 7.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Skitham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thornton-Cleveleys, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Fleetwood (6.8 miles north-west) and Kirkham (6.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Kirkham | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Blackpool | 5 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Preston | 12 | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Great Marton | 1 | 9.3 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 Skitham
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), 5.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-west |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-west |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 10.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Skitham 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,526 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Lancashire | 563rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Garstang Community Academy — 4.2 miles Saint Aidan's Church of England High School — 4.5 miles Hodgson Academy — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre, Thornton-Cleveleys — 5 miles The Fleetwood Dental Practice, Fleetwood — 7 miles Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 59 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 Skitham
From Skitham the nearest practice is Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Skitham list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Skitham are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Skitham to Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Skitham
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Orthodontist in Skitham: This page was put together for people in Skitham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Lancashire.
What local practice data suggests in Skitham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Skitham itself. The nearest we do hold are Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 5 miles away; The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; and Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice in Kirkham, about 7 miles away.
Area profile for Skitham
Skitham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Skitham sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,526 residents in the neighbourhood around Skitham, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. People in Skitham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Skitham are Garstang Community Academy (4.2 miles) and Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (4.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Skitham is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Skitham is about 11 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Moss Edge, Ratten Row, Eagland Hill, Great Eccleston, Copp, and Little Eccleston.
Skitham at a glance
Just under 1 km west, Moss Edge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Skitham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Skitham helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Skitham
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Skitham
Not every practice near Skitham offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Skitham is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Skitham's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,526 residents in the neighbourhood around Skitham, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Skitham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Skitham are Garstang Community Academy (4.2 miles) and Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (4.5 miles). Skitham sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Skitham is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Skitham Explained
Patients in Skitham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Skitham offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Skitham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Skitham
This part of the page places Skitham, Lancashire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Moss Edge, Ratten Row, Eagland Hill, Great Eccleston, Copp, and Little Eccleston follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Skitham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Skitham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Skitham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Skitham is Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Bank Dental (5.5 miles) and The Fleetwood Dental Practice (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Skitham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Skitham, 17 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Thornton-Cleveleys, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Skitham?
The nearest practice to Skitham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 5.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (8.2 miles) and Sharoe Green Dental Practice (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Skitham, Lancashire?
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 Skitham, Lancashire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.