About This Practice
Thornton Dental is an orthodontic practice in Ince Blundell. The practice address is 4 The Crescent, Thornton, Liverpool L23 4TA, UK. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Thornton Dental is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Ince Blundell. The practice has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 46 reviews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Crosby Dental in Bootle (under a mile away), Saving Faces in Maghull (about 2 miles away), and Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle (about 2 miles away).
Thornton Dental at a Glance
| Address | 4 The Crescent, Thornton, Liverpool L23 4TA, UK, Ince Blundell |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 46 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Crosby Dental, Bootle — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Thornton Dental
Thornton Dental sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,567 residents, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Holy Family Catholic High School (0.1 miles). Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 6 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 6th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 6 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,567 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Family Catholic High School (0.1 miles); Chesterfield High School (0.6 miles); St Michaels Church of England Academy (1.0 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (2 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool (about 6 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Ince Blundell
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 Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.
Thornton Dental 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 Thornton Dental on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Crosby Dental, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Thornton Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Dental, Bootle | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (67) |
| Saving Faces, Maghull | 2.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.7 (147) |
| Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton, Bootle | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (15) |
| Northway Dental Practice, Maghull | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (101) |
| TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Liverpool | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| The Dental Practice, Maghull | 2.5 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) |
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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