Orthodontic practices near The Straits
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of The Straits, 30 practices within 10 and 121 practices within 20. The closest is Lotus Dental Practice in Leyland, 1.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Dental PracticeLeyland | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (227 reviews) |
| Seventy One DentalLeyland | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (671 reviews) |
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (814 reviews) |
| Lowerbank Dental PracticeLeyland | 1.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (130 reviews) |
| Bamber Bridge Dental CarePreston | 3.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (401 reviews) |
| Penwortham Dental - Tooth TalkPreston | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (421 reviews) |
| Fishergate Hill DentalPreston | 3.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant CentrePreston | 3.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Straits with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leyland, 1.0 miles east; the next are Preston (3.1 miles north-east) and Chorley (4.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leyland | 4 | 1.0 miles east |
| Preston | 14 | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Chorley | 3 | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Longridge | 1 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Standish | 1 | 8.2 miles south |
| Kirkham | 1 | 8.3 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 The Straits
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), 1.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 1.1 miles south-east |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 8.2 miles south |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Straits at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Ribble |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,513 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,410 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 143rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Academy@Worden — 0.7 miles Wellfield Academy — 0.9 miles St Mary's Catholic High School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 5,433 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lotus Dental Practice, Leyland — 1 miles Bamber Bridge Dental Care, Preston — 3 miles Southport Road Dental, Chorley — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 121 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 Straits
The Straits is 1 miles from Lotus Dental Practice in Leyland, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 121.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fishergate Hill Dental (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (4.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around The Straits list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Straits are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lotus Dental Practice in Leyland, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Straits
Lancashire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in The Straits
If you are looking for an orthodontist in The Straits, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from The Straits or another part of Lancashire.
A quick look at The Straits
Just under 1 km east, Earnshaw Bridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around The Straits
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Straits. The nearest we do hold are Lotus Dental Practice in Leyland, about a mile away; Bamber Bridge Dental Care in Preston, about 3 miles away; and Southport Road Dental in Chorley, about 5 miles away.
The local picture in The Straits
By ONS classification, The Straits falls under 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 The Straits. The Straits's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Straits, 6.8% of the 1,513 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Lancashire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Straits has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to The Straits are Academy@Worden (0.7 miles) and Wellfield Academy (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. The Straits's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to The Straits is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Earnshaw Bridge, Seven Stars, Lower House, Wade Hall, Golden Hill, and Midge Hall if you are weighing up more than one location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Straits
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Straits helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in The Straits
- 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in The Straits — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Straits
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Straits can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Straits
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Straits — 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 The Straits. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Straits
If The Straits, Lancashire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Earnshaw Bridge, Seven Stars, Lower House, Wade Hall, Golden Hill, and Midge Hall for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Straits
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Straits often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Straits?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Straits is Lotus Dental Practice in Leyland, about 1.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Seventy One Dental (1.1 miles) and Towngate Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Straits?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of The Straits, 30 practices within 10 miles and 121 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Straits?
The nearest practice to The Straits that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lotus Dental Practice in Leyland, about 1.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Seventy One Dental (1.1 miles) and Towngate Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Straits, Lancashire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Straits, Lancashire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.