Orthodontic practices near Talacre
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Talacre; 6 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 5.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 8.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 9.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 9.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Primo DentalWallasey | 9.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (48 reviews) |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Wallasey Village Dental PracticeWallasey | 11.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (592 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Talacre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wirral, 5.7 miles east; the next are Rhyl (7.2 miles west) and Saint Asaph (8.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral | 1 | 5.7 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 7.2 miles west |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Heswall | 1 | 9.5 miles east |
| Wallasey | 4 | 9.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Talacre
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 14.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 14.2 miles east |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 14.0 miles east |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 14.2 miles east |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Talacre at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Flintshire |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 347 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,881 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 203 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 102nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.7 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Kirby Grammar School — 5.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lakeside Orthodontics, Wirral — 6 miles Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 7 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 8 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 53 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 Talacre
From Talacre the nearest practice is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 5.7 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Rez Dental (14.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (5.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Talacre list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Talacre are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Talacre to Lakeside Orthodontics 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 14.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Talacre
County of Flintshire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Talacre
Orthodontist in Talacre: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Talacre? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across County of Flintshire and the surrounding area. Talacre — a small village with a population of around 347 — is covered on this page specifically.
About Talacre
Talacre is home to around 347 people, classing it as a small village within County of Flintshire. Tanlan Banks is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Talacre.
Useful local orthodontic context for Talacre
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Talacre itself. The nearest we do hold are Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 6 miles away; Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 7 miles away; and Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Talacre
By ONS classification, Talacre falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Talacre sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Talacre's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 1,881 residents in Talacre's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Talacre; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Talacre attend schools such as West Kirby Grammar School (5.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Talacre sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Talacre is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Tanlan Banks, Gwespyr, Pen-y-ffordd, Ffynnongroyw, Llanasa, and Trelogan are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Talacre
Many people in Talacre delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Talacre — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Talacre
The orthodontic landscape in Talacre offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Talacre
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Talacre — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Talacre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Talacre
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Talacre, County of Flintshire alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Tanlan Banks, Gwespyr, Pen-y-ffordd, Ffynnongroyw, Llanasa, and Trelogan follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Talacre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Talacre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Talacre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Talacre is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 5.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Bod Heulog Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and Willows Dental and Implant Practice (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Talacre?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Talacre, 6 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wirral, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Talacre?
The nearest practice to Talacre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 5.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Bod Heulog Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and Buckle Advanced Dental Care (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Talacre, County of Flintshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Talacre, County of Flintshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.