Orthodontic practices near Waterloo
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Waterloo, 40 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, 1.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk BoltonBootle | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Crosby DentalBootle | 1.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (67 reviews) |
| Thornton DentalInce Blundell | 2.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (46 reviews) |
| WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEWallasey | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Saving FacesMaghull | 3.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (147 reviews) |
| Wallasey OrthodonticsWallasey | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
| TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELiverpool | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wallasey Village Dental PracticeWallasey | 3.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 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 Waterloo with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bootle, 1.0 miles east; the next are Ince Blundell (2.3 miles north-east) and Wallasey (3.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle | 2 | 1.0 miles east |
| Ince Blundell | 1 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Wallasey | 4 | 3.2 miles south |
| Maghull | 3 | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Liverpool | 12 | 3.5 miles east |
| Toxteth | 2 | 5.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waterloo
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), 4.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 4.6 miles south |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 4.4 miles south |
| Dental on BrunswickLiverpool | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 4.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waterloo at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sefton |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,001 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,571 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 37% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 40.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,326 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Sefton | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 25 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Sefton |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy — 1.2 miles Chesterfield High School — 1.8 miles St Michaels Church of England Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 6,693 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 113 schools, 41,789 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton, Bootle — 1 miles Thornton Dental, Ince Blundell — 2 miles WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Wallasey — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 96 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | L22 |
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 Waterloo
Waterloo is 1 miles from Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 96.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Saving Faces (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental House (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Waterloo list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Waterloo are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waterloo
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Orthodontist in Waterloo: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Waterloo? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Sefton and the surrounding area. Waterloo — a small village with a population of around 1,001 — is covered on this page specifically.
About Waterloo
Around 1,001 people live in Waterloo, which is a small village within Sefton. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Bootle, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Waterloo
ONS classifies Waterloo as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Waterloo falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Waterloo has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.9% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Waterloo, 5.4% of the 1,571 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Sefton, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Waterloo has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Waterloo attend schools such as Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (1.2 miles) and Chesterfield High School (1.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 113 schools and 41,789 pupils in Waterloo's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Waterloo 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 Waterloo is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 5 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Bootle, Seaforth, Great Crosby, Blundellsands, Litherland, and Little Crosby if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Waterloo
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Waterloo itself. The closest on record are Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, about a mile away; Thornton Dental in Ince Blundell, about 2 miles away; and WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, about 3 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Waterloo
Many people in Waterloo delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Waterloo runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Waterloo
Patients in Waterloo have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Waterloo
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Waterloo — 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 Waterloo. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waterloo
This part of the page places Waterloo, Sefton in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Bootle, Seaforth, Great Crosby, Blundellsands, Litherland, and Little Crosby.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Waterloo
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waterloo often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waterloo?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waterloo is Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, about 1.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Crosby Dental (1.7 miles) and Thornton Dental (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waterloo?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Waterloo, 40 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waterloo?
The nearest practice to Waterloo that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WALLASEY ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, about 3.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.5 miles) and Northway Dental Practice (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waterloo, Sefton?
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 Waterloo, Sefton?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.