--- title: "Blackburn Orthodontics | Orthodontist in Blackburn" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blackburn-orthodontics description: "Blackburn Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Blackburn. Rated 4.8/5 from 26 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Blackburn Orthodontics 53 James St, Blackburn BB1 6BE, UK, [Preston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackburn) BB1 6BE 4.8 (26 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [01254 261161](tel:01254 261161) [Visit Website](https://blackburnorthodontics.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5454672128051657951&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@blackburnorthodontics.co.uk) ## About This Practice Patients in Blackburn can be seen at Blackburn Orthodontics. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Richmond Terrace Dental Centre in Blackburn (under a mile away), AP Smilecare in Blackburn (under a mile away), and Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre in Blackburn (under a mile away). 26 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.8/5. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, subject to clinical assessment. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Blackburn Orthodontics is located at 53 James St, Blackburn BB1 6BE, UK (BB1 6BE). A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Blackburn Orthodontics is one of 6 orthodontic practices we track in Blackburn. Across the practices we list in Blackburn, the review-weighted average rating is 4.5; this practice's 4.8 is above that. ## Blackburn Orthodontics at a Glance | Address | 53 James St, Blackburn BB1 6BE, UK, Blackburn, BB1 6BE | | --- | --- | | 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 | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Richmond Terrace Dental 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 Blackburn Orthodontics The neighbourhood around Blackburn Orthodontics has 2,470 residents and 9.6% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is the closest secondary school, 0.6 miles from the practice. Blackburn Orthodontics is one of 7 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 3rd of 7 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 9 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,470 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 14.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.6 miles); Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (0.6 miles); St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (0.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (4 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 9 miles) | | Residents in BB1 | 11,003 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BB1 | 28.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in BB1 | 3,209 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BB1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bb1) ## 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. Blackburn Orthodontics is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Blackburn Orthodontics offer NHS treatment? Blackburn Orthodontics offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Blackburn Orthodontics offer? Blackburn Orthodontics offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Blackburn Orthodontics offer a free consultation? Blackburn Orthodontics is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Blackburn Orthodontics run by a specialist orthodontist? Blackburn Orthodontics is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Blackburn Orthodontics located? Blackburn Orthodontics is located in Preston. How many orthodontists are there in Blackburn? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Blackburn, of which Blackburn Orthodontics is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Blackburn Orthodontics? 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 Blackburn Orthodontics? The nearest other practices on our register are Richmond Terrace Dental Centre (Blackburn, under a mile away), AP Smilecare (Blackburn, under a mile away), and Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre (Blackburn, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Blackburn Orthodontics, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Blackburn Orthodontics on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Preston View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackburn) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is Richmond Terrace Dental Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Blackburn Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Richmond Terrace Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/richmond-terrace-dental-centre), Blackburn | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.0 (248) | | [AP Smilecare](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ap-smilecare), Blackburn | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (299) | | [Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braces-smiles-limefield-dental-specialist-centre), Blackburn | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) | | [Eden Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-studio), Blackburn | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.4 (526) | | [Lancashire Dental Accrington Road](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancashire-dental-accrington-road), Blackburn | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (565) | | [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 Blackburn Orthodontics. [Richmond Terrace Dental Centre — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/richmond-terrace-dental-centre) [AP Smilecare — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ap-smilecare) [Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braces-smiles-limefield-dental-specialist-centre) [Eden Dental Studio — Blackburn (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-studio) [Lancashire Dental Accrington Road — Blackburn (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancashire-dental-accrington-road) [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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