Orthodontic practices near The Bell
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of The Bell, 30 practices within 10 and 194 practices within 20. The closest is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, 0.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 0.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| Market Street Dental PracticeWigan | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (85 reviews) |
| Wigan OrthodonticWigan | 2.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (52 reviews) |
| WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTREWigan | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Claremont Dental SurgeryWigan | 2.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (5 reviews) |
| Circ DentalStandish | 3.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (166 reviews) |
| Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & SalfordWigan | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Bell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wigan, 0.5 miles south-east; the next are Skelmersdale (1.7 miles west) and Standish (3.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan | 6 | 0.5 miles south-east |
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 1.7 miles west |
| Standish | 1 | 3.4 miles north |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Rainford | 1 | 4.8 miles south-west |
| St. Helens, Ryde | 1 | 4.8 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 The Bell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan (5.0 from 401 reviews), 0.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 0.5 miles south-east |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 7.3 miles north |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 3.4 miles north |
| Cottage Dental PracticeOrmskirk | 4.9 (625 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Bell at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester 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 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,602 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,025 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Wigan | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dean Trust Wigan — 0.2 miles St Peter's Catholic High School — 0.4 miles Up Holland High School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,026 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pemberton Dental Practice, Wigan — under a mile St. Raphael's Dental Practice, Skelmersdale — 2 miles Circ Dental, Standish — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 194 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 The Bell
The Bell has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 194.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Circ Dental (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around The Bell list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Bell are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Bell
Borough of Wigan12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in The Bell
Orthodontist in The Bell: Before booking anything in The Bell, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Borough of Wigan and the surrounding area.
Practice data for The Bell
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Bell itself. The nearest recorded are Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, under a mile away; St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 2 miles away; and Circ Dental in Standish, about 3 miles away.
Where The Bell sits locally
Just under 1 km north, Redwood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Redwood, Kitt Green, Lamberhead Green, Orrell Post, Worsley Hall, and Crooke.
Area profile for The Bell
Officially, The Bell is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Bell. Census figures show 19.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,602 residents in the neighbourhood around The Bell, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), The Bell has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in The Bell are served by secondary schools including Dean Trust Wigan (0.2 miles) and St Peter's Catholic High School (0.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 137 schools and 48,586 pupils across The Bell's Local Authority. The Bell falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Bell is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in The Bell Explained
Patients in The Bell have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Bell
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Bell
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Bell helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Bell
Practices serving The Bell differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, The Bell falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.6% of The Bell's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Bell, 7.1% of the 1,602 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Bell has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near The Bell attend schools such as Dean Trust Wigan (0.2 miles) and St Peter's Catholic High School (0.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 137 schools and 48,586 pupils in The Bell's Local Authority area, per DfE data. The Bell's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Bell is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Bell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Bell
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare The Bell, Borough of Wigan with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Redwood, Kitt Green, Lamberhead Green, Orrell Post, Worsley Hall, and Crooke.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Bell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Bell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Bell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Bell is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 0.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St. Raphael's Dental Practice (1.7 miles) and Market Street Dental Practice (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Bell?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of The Bell, 30 practices within 10 miles and 194 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Bell?
The nearest practice to The Bell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 1.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Market Street Dental Practice (2.4 miles) and WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Bell, Borough of Wigan?
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 The Bell, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.