Orthodontic practices near Smallwood Hey
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Smallwood Hey, 14 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is The Fleetwood Dental Practice, 4.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fleetwood Dental PracticeFleetwood | 4.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 6.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 6.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 8.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 9.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Ashton Road ClinicLancaster | 9.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 9.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Smallwood Hey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Fleetwood, 4.2 miles west; the next are Thornton-Cleveleys (6.4 miles south-west) and Blackpool (9.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood | 1 | 4.2 miles west |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Blackpool | 5 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Lancaster | 7 | 9.3 miles north-east |
| Kirkham | 1 | 10.5 miles south |
| Great Marton | 1 | 10.6 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 Smallwood Hey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hest Bank Dental Care in Lancaster (5.0 from 388 reviews), 11.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hest Bank Dental CareLancaster | 5.0 (388 reviews) | 11.9 miles north |
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-west |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private)Morecambe | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 10.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Smallwood Hey 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 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,627 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Lancashire | 518th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saint Aidan's Church of England High School — 1.9 miles Fleetwood High School — 4.8 miles Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 820 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Fleetwood Dental Practice, Fleetwood — 4 miles Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre, Thornton-Cleveleys — 6 miles Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad), Blackpool — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 52 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 Smallwood Hey
Smallwood Hey is 4.2 miles from The Fleetwood Dental Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lancaster Smile Clinic (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Malmin Orthodontics (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Smallwood Hey list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Smallwood Hey are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Smallwood Hey
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Smallwood Hey, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Smallwood Hey and the wider Lancashire area.
What official data says about Smallwood Hey
Smallwood Hey is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Smallwood Hey sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.4% of Smallwood Hey's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Smallwood Hey, 7.2% of the 2,627 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Smallwood Hey are Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (1.9 miles) and Fleetwood High School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Smallwood Hey is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Smallwood Hey is about 15 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Practice data for Smallwood Hey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Smallwood Hey itself. The nearest recorded are The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 6 miles away; and Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool, about 9 miles away.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Pilling, Dam Side, Fisher's Row, Scronkey, Stake Pool, and Pilling Lane if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
About Smallwood Hey
Pilling is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Smallwood Hey.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Smallwood Hey
Orthodontic treatment in Smallwood Hey 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Smallwood Hey
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Smallwood Hey runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Smallwood Hey
The orthodontic landscape in Smallwood Hey offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Smallwood Hey
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Smallwood Hey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Smallwood Hey
This part of the page places Smallwood Hey, Lancashire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Pilling, Dam Side, Fisher's Row, Scronkey, Stake Pool, and Pilling Lane can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Smallwood Hey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Smallwood Hey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Smallwood Hey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Smallwood Hey is The Fleetwood Dental Practice, about 4.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre (6.4 miles) and Bank Dental (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Smallwood Hey?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Smallwood Hey, 14 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Smallwood Hey?
The nearest practice to Smallwood Hey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 6.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (9.3 miles) and Marketgate Dental Practice (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Smallwood Hey, Lancashire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Smallwood Hey, Lancashire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.