Orthodontic practices near Walthew Green
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Walthew Green, 32 practices within 10 and 184 practices within 20. The closest is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Raphael's Dental PracticeSkelmersdale | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (429 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALESkelmersdale | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 2.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (401 reviews) |
| Circ DentalStandish | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (166 reviews) |
| Claremont Dental SurgeryWigan | 3.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (5 reviews) |
| Market Street Dental PracticeWigan | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (85 reviews) |
| Wigan OrthodonticWigan | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (52 reviews) |
| WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTREWigan | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Walthew Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Skelmersdale, 1.4 miles south; the next are Wigan (2.4 miles south-east) and Standish (3.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale | 2 | 1.4 miles south |
| Wigan | 6 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Standish | 1 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Westhead | 1 | 4.7 miles west |
| Rainford | 1 | 4.9 miles south-west |
| St. Helens, Ryde | 1 | 4.9 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 Walthew Green
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), 9.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towngate Dental PracticeLeyland | 5.0 (814 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Axis Podiatry LtdChorley | 5.0 (216 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Walthew Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Lancashire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,227 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 235 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 | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 200th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Peter's Catholic High School — 1.5 miles Dean Trust Wigan — 1.9 miles Shevington High School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 7,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St. Raphael's Dental Practice, Skelmersdale — 1 miles Pemberton Dental Practice, Wigan — 2 miles Circ Dental, Standish — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 184 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 Walthew Green
The nearest practice to Walthew Green is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 184.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Circ Dental (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Chorley Orthodontics (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Walthew Green list clear aligners, the nearest 3 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 Walthew Green are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Walthew Green
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Orthodontist in Walthew Green: Before booking anything in Walthew Green, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Lancashire and the surrounding area.
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Practice data for Walthew Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Walthew Green. The closest on record are St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about a mile away; Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 2 miles away; and Circ Dental in Standish, about 3 miles away.
Walthew Green in context
Walthew Green is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 15% of Walthew Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,227 residents in the neighbourhood around Walthew Green, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Walthew Green has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Walthew Green are served by secondary schools including St Peter's Catholic High School (1.5 miles) and Dean Trust Wigan (1.9 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Walthew Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Walthew Green is about 14 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
Where Walthew Green sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Roby Mill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Walthew Green
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Walthew Green helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Walthew Green
Practices serving Walthew Green differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Walthew Green as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Walthew Green sits within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Walthew Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,227 residents in Walthew Green's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Walthew Green has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Walthew Green attend schools such as St Peter's Catholic High School (1.5 miles) and Dean Trust Wigan (1.9 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Walthew Green sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Walthew Green is about 14 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Walthew Green
The orthodontic landscape in Walthew Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Walthew Green — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Walthew Green — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Walthew Green — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15% of Walthew Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,227 residents in the neighbourhood around Walthew Green, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Lancashire. Walthew Green has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Walthew Green are served by secondary schools including St Peter's Catholic High School (1.5 miles) and Dean Trust Wigan (1.9 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Walthew Green sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Walthew Green is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 14 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Walthew Green itself. The nearest recorded are St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about a mile away; Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan, about 2 miles away; and Circ Dental in Standish, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Walthew Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Walthew Green
These links help widen your research beyond Walthew Green, Lancashire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Roby Mill, Appley Bridge, Gathurst, Shevington Vale, Orrell Post, and Far Moor.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Walthew Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Walthew Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Walthew Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Walthew Green is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE (2.3 miles) and Pemberton Dental Practice (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Walthew Green?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Walthew Green, 32 practices within 10 miles and 184 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Walthew Green?
The nearest practice to Walthew Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St. Raphael's Dental Practice in Skelmersdale, about 1.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE (2.3 miles) and Circ Dental (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Walthew Green, Lancashire?
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 Walthew Green, Lancashire?
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.