Orthodontic practices near South Shore
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of South Shore, 18 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, 0.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EverythingTeethBlackpool | 0.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| ARC Dental SurgeryGreat Marton | 0.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Crescent Dental SurgeryLytham St Annes | 2.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 2.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (23 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Shore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Blackpool, 0.7 miles east; the next are Great Marton (0.7 miles north-east) and Lytham St Annes (2.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 5 | 0.7 miles east |
| Great Marton | 1 | 0.7 miles north-east |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 3.1 miles north |
| Kirkham | 1 | 7.8 miles east |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 9.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Shore
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), 4.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-east |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 14.0 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-east |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Shore at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blackpool |
| 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,344 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,574 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 31.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Blackpool | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 18 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Blackpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Armfield Academy — 0.5 miles South Shore Academy — 0.8 miles Highfield Leadership Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,560 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 49 schools, 19,656 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | EverythingTeeth, Blackpool — under a mile ARC Dental Surgery, Great Marton — under a mile Crescent Dental Surgery, Lytham St Annes — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 47 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 South Shore
South Shore has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: EverythingTeeth in Blackpool is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Lytham Dental Clinic (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around South Shore list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 South Shore are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, 1.9 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 South Shore
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Orthodontist in South Shore: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in South Shore. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Blackpool.
What official data says about South Shore
South Shore's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in South Shore. 14.2% of South Shore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,344 residents in South Shore's census neighbourhood, close to the 6% average across Blackpool. South Shore has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to South Shore are Armfield Academy (0.5 miles) and South Shore Academy (0.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. South Shore's Local Authority area covers 49 schools and 19,656 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks South Shore among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Shore is about 15 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Facts about South Shore
Squires Gate is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-east of South Shore.
What we know about practices near South Shore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in South Shore. The closest on record are EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, under a mile away; ARC Dental Surgery in Great Marton, under a mile away; and Crescent Dental Surgery in Lytham St Annes, about 3 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Squires Gate, Revoe, Hawes Side, Blackpool, Marton Fold, and Common Edge.
All Orthodontic Options in South Shore Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, South Shore has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in South Shore
Every mainstream option is available to patients in South Shore — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in South Shore
Orthodontic treatment in South Shore is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in South Shore
No orthodontic practice covers South Shore directly, though Bupa Dental Care (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, South Shore is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, South Shore falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.2% of South Shore's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around South Shore, 5.9% of the 1,344 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6% average across Blackpool, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, South Shore is better served than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to South Shore are Armfield Academy (0.5 miles) and South Shore Academy (0.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 49 schools and 19,656 pupils in South Shore's Local Authority area, per DfE data. South Shore's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Shore is about 15 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Shore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Shore
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to South Shore, Blackpool alone. This page links onward to Squires Gate, Revoe, Hawes Side, Blackpool, Marton Fold, and Common Edge for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in South Shore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Shore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Shore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Shore is EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, about 0.7 miles to the east. The next closest are ARC Dental Surgery (0.7 miles) and Dental Access Service (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Shore?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of South Shore, 18 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Shore?
The nearest practice to South Shore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, about 1.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include St Annes Dental Clinic (2.9 miles) and St Annes Private Dental Centre (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Shore, Blackpool?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in South Shore, Blackpool?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.