--- title: "AP Smilecare | Orthodontist in Blackburn" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ap-smilecare description: "AP Smilecare is an orthodontic practice in Blackburn. Rated 4.6/5 from 299 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # AP Smilecare 109A Preston New Rd, Blackburn BB2 6BJ, UK, [Blackburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackburn) BB2 6BJ 4.6 (299 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces [01254 297000](tel:01254 297000) [Visit Website](https://www.apsmilecare.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1557056846600469573&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:enquiries@apsmilecare.co.uk) ## About This Practice AP Smilecare is an orthodontic practice in Blackburn. Across the practices we list in Blackburn, the review-weighted average rating is 4.5; this practice's 4.6 is in line with that. This practice is reported to offer remote consultations, useful for an initial assessment. Patients have rated this practice 4.6/5 across 299 reviews. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. This is one of 6 practices on our Blackburn register. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. Other practices nearby include Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre in Blackburn (under a mile away), Richmond Terrace Dental Centre in Blackburn (under a mile away), and Blackburn Orthodontics in Blackburn (under a mile away). This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Lingual Braces among its available treatments. The practice address is 109A Preston New Rd, Blackburn BB2 6BJ, UK, postcode BB2 6BJ. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. ## AP Smilecare at a Glance | Address | 109A Preston New Rd, Blackburn BB2 6BJ, UK, Blackburn, BB2 6BJ | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 299 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre, Blackburn — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around AP Smilecare The neighbourhood around AP Smilecare has 1,834 residents and 10% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, 0.2 miles away. AP Smilecare is one of 7 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 7 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 5th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 9 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,834 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 14.2% aged 16 to 24 and 37.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.2 miles); St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (0.6 miles); Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (0.6 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (4 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 9 miles) | | Residents in BB2 | 10,543 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BB2 | 41.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in BB2 | 2,097 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BB2 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bb2) ## NHS Orthodontics in Blackburn 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. AP Smilecare is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does AP Smilecare offer NHS treatment? AP Smilecare offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does AP Smilecare offer? AP Smilecare offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does AP Smilecare offer payment plans? AP Smilecare is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Can I get a remote consultation with AP Smilecare? AP Smilecare is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Where is AP Smilecare located? AP Smilecare is at 109A Preston New Rd, Blackburn BB2 6BJ, UK, Blackburn BB2 6BJ. The nearest other practice on our register is Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre in Blackburn, under a mile away. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at AP Smilecare? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near AP Smilecare? The nearest other practices on our register are Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre (Blackburn, under a mile away), Richmond Terrace Dental Centre (Blackburn, under a mile away), and Blackburn Orthodontics (Blackburn, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at AP Smilecare, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` AP Smilecare on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Blackburn View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackburn) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Lingual braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/lingual-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to AP Smilecare on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From AP Smilecare | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braces-smiles-limefield-dental-specialist-centre), Blackburn | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) | | [Richmond Terrace Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/richmond-terrace-dental-centre), Blackburn | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.0 (248) | | [Blackburn Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blackburn-orthodontics), Blackburn | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (26) | | [Lancashire Dental Accrington Road](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancashire-dental-accrington-road), Blackburn | 1.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (565) | | [Eden Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-studio), Blackburn | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.4 (526) | | [Bateman & Best](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bateman-best), Darwen | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (1,122) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from AP Smilecare. [Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braces-smiles-limefield-dental-specialist-centre) [Richmond Terrace Dental Centre — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/richmond-terrace-dental-centre) [Blackburn Orthodontics — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blackburn-orthodontics) [Lancashire Dental Accrington Road — Blackburn (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancashire-dental-accrington-road) [Eden Dental Studio — Blackburn (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-studio) [Bateman & Best — Darwen (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bateman-best) [Compare All Orthodontists in Blackburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackburn) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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