Apex Ortho
27 Lyelake Ln, Westhead, Ormskirk L40 6JW, UK, Skelmersdale L40 6JW
3.0 (2 reviews)
About This Practice
Apex Ortho is an orthodontic practice based in Westhead, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Apex Ortho is located at 27 Lyelake Ln, Westhead, Ormskirk L40 6JW, UK (L40 6JW). The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Cottage Dental Practice in Ormskirk (about 2 miles away), BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK in Ormskirk (about 2 miles away), and BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE in Skelmersdale (about 2 miles away). The practice has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Treatments offered include Retainers. This is a private orthodontic practice. Apex Ortho is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Westhead.
Apex Ortho at a Glance
| Address | 27 Lyelake Ln, Westhead, Ormskirk L40 6JW, UK, Westhead, L40 6JW |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| 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) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Retainers |
| Public rating | 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Cottage Dental Practice, Ormskirk — 2.1 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Apex Ortho
The neighbourhood around Apex Ortho has 2,158 residents and 5.7% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Ormskirk School, 1.7 miles away. Apex Ortho is one of 4 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 12 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,158 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ormskirk School (1.7 miles); Lathom High School : A Technology College (1.8 miles); Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School (1.8 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (2 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool (about 12 miles) |
| Residents in L40 | 9,616 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in L40 | 13.2% |
| Residents per square kilometre in L40 | 791 |
NHS Orthodontics in Westhead
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Apex Ortho is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Apex Ortho on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Cottage Dental Practice, 2.1 miles away.
| Practice | From Apex Ortho | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Dental Practice, Ormskirk | 2.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (625) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK, Ormskirk | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, Skelmersdale | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rainford Orthodontics, Rainford | 4.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.0 (41) |
| RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, St. Helens, Ryde | 4.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| St. Raphael's Dental Practice, Skelmersdale | 4.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (429) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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