Orthodontic practices near Wavertree
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Wavertree, 53 practices within 10 and 106 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, 0.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 0.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Chelwood Dental PracticeChildwall | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (82 reviews) |
| Liverpool University Dental HospitalLiverpool | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (152 reviews) |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 2.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (330 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeToxteth | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wavertree with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley Hill, 0.9 miles south; the next are Huyton (1.0 miles east) and Old Swan (1.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 0.9 miles south |
| Huyton | 3 | 1.0 miles east |
| Old Swan | 1 | 1.0 miles north |
| Childwall | 2 | 1.3 miles east |
| Liverpool | 13 | 2.0 miles west |
| Toxteth | 2 | 2.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wavertree
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), 2.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 2.9 miles west |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 1.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wavertree at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Liverpool |
| 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 | 14,262 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 33.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,347 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Liverpool | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 48 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Liverpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King's Leadership Academy Wavertree — 0.3 miles The Blue Coat School — 0.5 miles King David High School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 27 schools, about 27,501 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 187 schools, 79,118 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Advance Smile, Mossley Hill — under a mile Fiveways Dental, Huyton — 1 miles The Dental House, Old Swan — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 53 within 10 miles, 106 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | L15 |
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 Wavertree
The nearest practice to Wavertree is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, 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 53 practices, and within 20 there are 106.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Liverpool Smile Studio (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Smile (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Wavertree 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 Wavertree are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental House in Old Swan, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wavertree
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Orthodontist in Wavertree: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Wavertree often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Liverpool. Wavertree — a market town with a population of around 14,262 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Wavertree
With a population of roughly 14,262, Wavertree is a market town within Liverpool. The nearest other location we cover is Oak Hill Park, around 1 km to the north-east.
Practice data for Wavertree
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wavertree itself. The nearest recorded are Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, under a mile away; Fiveways Dental in Huyton, about a mile away; and The Dental House in Old Swan, about a mile away.
What official data says about Wavertree
ONS classifies Wavertree as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wavertree. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around Wavertree, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Liverpool. Wavertree has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. Regionally, 31.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Wavertree attend schools such as King's Leadership Academy Wavertree (0.3 miles) and The Blue Coat School (0.5 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 187 schools and 79,118 pupils across Wavertree's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Wavertree sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wavertree is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Oak Hill Park, Old Swan, Tillerman Court, Childwall, Mossley Hill, and Stoneycroft if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Wavertree
Patients in Wavertree 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Wavertree — Local Context
Practices serving Wavertree differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Wavertree is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Wavertree falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Wavertree's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,525 residents in Wavertree's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Liverpool. Wavertree has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Wavertree are King's Leadership Academy Wavertree (0.3 miles) and The Blue Coat School (0.5 miles). 27 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 187 schools and 79,118 pupils across Wavertree's Local Authority. Wavertree'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 Wavertree is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wavertree itself. The closest on record are Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, under a mile away; Fiveways Dental in Huyton, about a mile away; and The Dental House in Old Swan, about a mile away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wavertree
Orthodontic treatment in Wavertree is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Wavertree follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wavertree. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wavertree
If Wavertree, Liverpool is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Oak Hill Park, Old Swan, Tillerman Court, Childwall, Mossley Hill, and Stoneycroft.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wavertree
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wavertree often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wavertree?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wavertree is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, about 0.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Fiveways Dental (1.0 miles) and The Dental House (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wavertree?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Wavertree, 53 practices within 10 miles and 106 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wavertree?
The nearest practice to Wavertree that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental House in Old Swan, about 1.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Abbey by Duthie Dental (1.3 miles) and Chelwood Dental Practice (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wavertree, Liverpool?
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 Wavertree, Liverpool?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.