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title: "Orthodontists in Accrington, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/accrington
description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Accrington, Lancashire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre."
updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
---

# Orthodontists in Accrington

Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Accrington, Lancashire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Accrington

5 practices are on our register for Accrington. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Abbey Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/abbey-street-dental-practice) BB5 1EH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (124 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Accrington Dental Suite](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/accrington-dental-suite) BB5 5AB | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (315 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Omnia Dental Care (Baxenden Dental Practice)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/omnia-dental-care-baxenden-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 3.4 (33 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [Park House Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-house-dental) BB5 1DQ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.1 (223 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [The Douglas Lee Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-douglas-lee-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (5 reviews) | Under a mile |

## Accrington at a Glance

| Nation | England |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Hyndburn |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 35,318 |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,718 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 38.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 48.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,997 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn — 0.8 miles The Hollins — 0.9 miles Accrington Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,079 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas

[Barnfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/barnfield)

[Lower Fold](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-fold)

[Scaitcliffe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/scaitcliffe)

[Baxenden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/baxenden)

[Fern Gore](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fern-gore)

[Higher Baxenden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/higher-baxenden)

[All Areas in Lancashire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/lancashire)

Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements.

### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Accrington

How many orthodontists are there in Accrington?

There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Accrington, 2 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Accrington offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Accrington: Abbey Street Dental Practice, Park House Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

Which orthodontist in Accrington has the highest review rating?

Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Accrington Dental Suite has the highest average rating on our register for Accrington: 5.0 from 315 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Accrington?

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.

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Updated 2026-09-15

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