--- title: "Orthodontists in Blackpool, Blackpool | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackpool description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Blackpool, Blackpool: 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 Blackpool Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Blackpool, Blackpool by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Blackpool](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackpool) ## Compare Orthodontists in Blackpool 5 practices are on our register for Blackpool. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dental Access Service](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-access-service) | Not listed | Private | 3.6 (34 reviews) | Under a mile | | [EverythingTeeth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/everythingteeth) | Retainers | Private | 4.4 (32 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ivory-dental-care-parkroad) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.4 (50 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/thomas-thomas-dental-associates) FY3 9BU | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (104 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Whitegate Health Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitegate-health-centre) | Not listed | Private | 3.8 (182 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Blackpool at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Blackpool | | 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 | 145,007 | | Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,314 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 64.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,304 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 29.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England | | Access within Blackpool | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 18 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Blackpool | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 15 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Unity Academy Blackpool — 1.2 miles St Mary's Catholic Academy — 1.3 miles South Shore Academy — 1.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,342 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 49 schools, 19,656 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 [North Shore](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/north-shore) [Revoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/revoe) [Hoohill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hoohill) [Layton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/layton) [Warbreck](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/warbreck) [Bispham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bispham) [All Areas in Blackpool](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/blackpool) 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 Blackpool How many orthodontists are there in Blackpool? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Blackpool, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Blackpool offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Blackpool: Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Blackpool has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates has the highest average rating on our register for Blackpool: 4.6 from 104 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Blackpool? 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 Blackpool, Blackpool | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackpool](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackpool) ## 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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