--- title: "Deacon Dental | Orthodontist in Widnes" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/deacon-dental description: "Deacon Dental is an orthodontic practice in Widnes. Rated 4.4/5 from 92 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Deacon Dental 22 Deacon Rd, Widnes WA8 6ED, UK, [Runcorn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/widnes) WA8 6ED 4.4 (92 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [0151 424 2182](tel:0151 424 2182) [Visit Website](https://deacondental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7252092799775216783&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice For patients in Widnes, Deacon Dental is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Widnes, including this one. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. Other practices nearby include Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool in Widnes (under a mile away), Peelhouse Dental Care in Widnes (under a mile away), and EMBRACE OTHODONTICS in Widnes (under a mile away). 92 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.4/5. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. Its 4.4 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Widnes. You'll find the practice at 22 Deacon Rd, Widnes WA8 6ED, UK, WA8 6ED. ## Deacon Dental at a Glance | Address | 22 Deacon Rd, Widnes WA8 6ED, UK, Widnes, WA8 6ED | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 92 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool, Widnes — 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 Deacon Dental Around Deacon Dental the 2021 Census counts 1,851 residents, with 7.3% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Wade Deacon High School (0.5 miles). Patients here can choose from 5 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 5 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 5th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 10 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 37.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Wade Deacon High School (0.5 miles); Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School (0.6 miles); Ormiston Chadwick Academy (1.4 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (2 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 5 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool (about 10 miles) | | Residents in WA8 | 10,802 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in WA8 | 17.9% | | Residents per square kilometre in WA8 | 3,540 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the WA8 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/wa8) ## NHS Orthodontics in Widnes 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. Deacon Dental is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Deacon Dental offer NHS treatment? Deacon Dental offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Deacon Dental offer? Deacon Dental offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Deacon Dental offer a free consultation? Deacon Dental is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Deacon Dental run by a specialist orthodontist? Deacon Dental is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Deacon Dental use digital scanning? Deacon Dental is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is Deacon Dental located? Deacon Dental is located in Runcorn. How many orthodontists are there in Widnes? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Widnes, of which Deacon Dental is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Deacon Dental? 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 Deacon Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool (Widnes, under a mile away), Peelhouse Dental Care (Widnes, under a mile away), and EMBRACE OTHODONTICS (Widnes, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Deacon Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Deacon Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Runcorn View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/widnes) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Deacon Dental on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool, under a mile away. | Practice | From Deacon Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bright-orthodontics-liverpool), Widnes | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (359) | | [Peelhouse Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/peelhouse-dental-care), Widnes | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (178) | | [EMBRACE OTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/embrace-othodontics), Widnes | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Widnes Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/widnes-dental-practice), Widnes | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (87) | | [Halton Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/halton-road-dental-practice), Widnes | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (262) | | [The Dental Academy - Warrington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-academy-warrington), Daresbury | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (153) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Deacon Dental. [Bright Orthodontics - Liverpool — Widnes (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bright-orthodontics-liverpool) [Peelhouse Dental Care — Widnes (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/peelhouse-dental-care) [EMBRACE OTHODONTICS — Widnes (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/embrace-othodontics) [Widnes Dental Practice — Widnes (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/widnes-dental-practice) [Halton Road Dental Practice — Widnes (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/halton-road-dental-practice) [The Dental Academy - Warrington — Daresbury (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-academy-warrington) [Compare All Orthodontists in Widnes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/widnes) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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