--- title: "Orthodontists in Blackburn | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackburn description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen: 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 Blackburn Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Blackburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackburn) ## Compare Orthodontists in Blackburn 6 practices are on our register for Blackburn. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AP Smilecare](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ap-smilecare) BB2 6BJ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (299 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Blackburn Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blackburn-orthodontics) BB1 6BE | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (26 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braces-smiles-limefield-dental-specialist-centre) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (1 review) | Under a mile | | [Eden Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-studio) | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.4 (526 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Lancashire Dental Accrington Road](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancashire-dental-accrington-road) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (565 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Richmond Terrace Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/richmond-terrace-dental-centre) BB1 7BL | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.0 (248 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Blackburn at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Blackburn with Darwen | | 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 | 146,521 | | Residents under 16 | 21.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,653 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 16.5% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 48.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,299 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England | | Access within Blackburn with Darwen | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 56 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.3% here, against 8.4% across neighbourhoods in Blackburn with Darwen | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 9 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School — 0.6 miles Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 0.7 miles St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy — 0.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,066 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 88 schools, 29,935 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 [Grimshaw Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grimshaw-park) [Lower Audley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-audley) [Park Place](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/park-place) [Royshaw Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/royshaw-hill) [Town's Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/town-s-moor) [Bastwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bastwell) [All Areas in Blackburn with Darwen](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/blackburn-with-darwen) 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 Blackburn How many orthodontists are there in Blackburn? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Blackburn, 4 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Blackburn offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Blackburn: AP Smilecare, Blackburn Orthodontics, Eden Dental Studio, Richmond Terrace Dental Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Blackburn has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Lancashire Dental Accrington Road has the highest average rating on our register for Blackburn: 4.8 from 565 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Blackburn | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackburn](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackburn) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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