Orthodontic practices near Vicarscross
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Vicarscross, 16 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, 0.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Grove Orthodontic ClinicChester | 0.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (6 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile - Dentist in ActonHoole | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (170 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeGuilden Sutton | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (17 reviews) |
| Talking Teeth ChesterChester | 2.2 miles west | – | – | – | 3.2 (49 reviews) |
| Mouth MattersChester | 2.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (235 reviews) |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (75 reviews) |
| Deva Dental ClinicChester | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (49 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Vicarscross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chester, 0.5 miles north; the next are Hoole (1.1 miles west) and Guilden Sutton (1.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 9 | 0.5 miles north |
| Hoole | 1 | 1.1 miles west |
| Guilden Sutton | 1 | 1.1 miles south |
| Ellesmere Port Town | 1 | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Deeside | 2 | 9.1 miles west |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 9.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Vicarscross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool in Widnes (5.0 from 359 reviews), 12.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Orthodontics - LiverpoolWidnes | 5.0 (359 reviews) | 12.3 miles north |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-west |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-west |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 2.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Vicarscross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cheshire West and Chester |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside 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 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,504 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 | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 666 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Cheshire West and Chester | 12th closest to an orthodontic practice of 186 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Cheshire West and Chester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christleton High School — 1.2 miles The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School — 1.8 miles Upton-by-Chester High School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,181 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 176 schools, 54,746 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic, Chester — under a mile Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, Hoole — 1 miles Rock House Dental Practice, Guilden Sutton — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 90 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 Vicarscross
The nearest practice to Vicarscross is Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 90.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Vicarscross list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Vicarscross are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton in Hoole, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Vicarscross
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Teeth straightening options in Vicarscross
Orthodontist in Vicarscross: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Vicarscross? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Vicarscross or another part of Cheshire West and Chester.
Useful local orthodontic context for Vicarscross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Vicarscross itself. The closest on record are Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, under a mile away; Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton, about a mile away; and Rock House Dental Practice in Guilden Sutton, about a mile away.
Area profile for Vicarscross
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Vicarscross sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.6% of Vicarscross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,504 residents in the neighbourhood around Vicarscross, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Cheshire West and Chester. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Vicarscross is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Vicarscross attend schools such as Christleton High School (1.2 miles) and The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.8 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 176 schools and 54,746 pupils in Vicarscross's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Vicarscross sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Vicarscross is about 16 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Guilden Sutton, Christleton, Mickle Trafford, Piper's Ash, Hoole Bank, and Boughton Heath.
Where Vicarscross sits locally
Guilden Sutton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Vicarscross.
The Orthodontic Journey in Vicarscross
Orthodontic treatment in Vicarscross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Vicarscross
- 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
Every case in Vicarscross follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Vicarscross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Vicarscross can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Vicarscross
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Vicarscross — 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 Vicarscross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Vicarscross
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Vicarscross, Cheshire West and Chester within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Guilden Sutton, Christleton, Mickle Trafford, Piper's Ash, Hoole Bank, and Boughton Heath may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Vicarscross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Vicarscross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Vicarscross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Vicarscross is Weston Grove Orthodontic Clinic in Chester, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton (1.1 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Vicarscross?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Vicarscross, 16 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Vicarscross?
The nearest practice to Vicarscross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perfect Smile - Dentist in Acton in Hoole, about 1.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Rock House Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Art of Dental Care Chester (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Vicarscross, Cheshire West and Chester?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Vicarscross, Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.