Orthodontic practices near Sollom
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Sollom; 30 practices within 10 and 123 practices within 20. The closest is Seventy One Dental in Leyland, 5.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 5.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (671 reviews) |
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (814 reviews) |
| Lotus Dental PracticeLeyland | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (227 reviews) |
| Lowerbank Dental PracticeLeyland | 6.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (130 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRKOrmskirk | 6.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cottage Dental PracticeOrmskirk | 6.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (625 reviews) |
| Hoghton Street Dental PracticeSouthport | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (378 reviews) |
| Southport OrthodonticsSouthport | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sollom with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leyland, 5.8 miles east; the next are Ormskirk (6.7 miles south) and Southport (7.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leyland | 4 | 5.8 miles east |
| Ormskirk | 2 | 6.7 miles south |
| Southport | 3 | 7.1 miles west |
| Westhead | 1 | 7.2 miles south |
| Preston | 11 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Lytham St Annes | 2 | 7.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sollom
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), 5.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 5.9 miles east |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 8.5 miles east |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 4.9 (671 reviews) | 5.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sollom at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Lancashire |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,522 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 256 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Lancashire | 575th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tarleton Academy — 1.7 miles Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy — 2.6 miles Burscough Priory Academy — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,632 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Seventy One Dental, Leyland — 6 miles BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK, Ormskirk — 7 miles Hoghton Street Dental Practice, Southport — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 123 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Parbold Dental Practice — 5 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 Sollom
The nearest practice to Sollom is Seventy One Dental in Leyland, 5.8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 123.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cottage Dental Practice (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (7.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Sollom list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Sollom are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Seventy One Dental in Leyland, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sollom to Seventy One Dental is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sollom
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Orthodontist in Sollom: Before booking anything in Sollom, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Lancashire.
Local snapshot of Sollom
Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Tarleton, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Sollom
There is no orthodontist on our records in Sollom itself. The closest on record are Seventy One Dental in Leyland, about 6 miles away; BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK, about 7 miles away; and Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, about 7 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Tarleton, Holmeswood, Rufford, Mere Side, Becconsall, and Hesketh Bank.
Sollom in context
Officially, Sollom is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Sollom falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.2% of Sollom's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,522 residents in the neighbourhood around Sollom, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Sollom has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 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 Sollom are Tarleton Academy (1.7 miles) and Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Sollom sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sollom is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 9 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Sollom
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sollom helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Sollom
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Sollom — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Sollom
The orthodontic landscape in Sollom offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Sollom — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Sollom itself; the nearest dentist, Parbold Dental Practice, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Sollom's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Sollom. 15.2% of Sollom's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,522 residents in Sollom's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Sollom has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Sollom are served by secondary schools including Tarleton Academy (1.7 miles) and Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Sollom sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sollom is about 9 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. There is no orthodontist on our records in Sollom itself. The closest on record are Seventy One Dental in Leyland, about 6 miles away; BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK, about 7 miles away; and Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sollom. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sollom
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Sollom, Lancashire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Tarleton, Holmeswood, Rufford, Mere Side, Becconsall, and Hesketh Bank may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Sollom
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sollom often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sollom?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sollom is Seventy One Dental in Leyland, about 5.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Towngate Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Lotus Dental Practice (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sollom?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sollom, 30 practices within 10 miles and 123 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Leyland, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sollom?
The nearest practice to Sollom that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Seventy One Dental in Leyland, about 5.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Towngate Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Lotus Dental Practice (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sollom, Lancashire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sollom, Lancashire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.