--- title: "Orthodontists in Ince Blundell, Sefton | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ince-blundell description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Ince Blundell, Sefton: 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 Ince Blundell Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Ince Blundell, Sefton by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Ince Blundell](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ince-blundell) ## Compare Orthodontists in Ince Blundell 1 practice is on our register for Ince Blundell. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Thornton Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/thornton-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.2 (46 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Ince Blundell at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Sefton | | NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 516 | | Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,561 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 126 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England | | Access within Sefton | 21st closest to an orthodontic practice of 25 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Sefton | | Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | St Michaels Church of England Academy — 1.6 miles Holy Family Catholic High School — 1.6 miles Chesterfield High School — 2.2 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,843 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 113 schools, 41,789 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% 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 [Little Crosby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-crosby) [Great Crosby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/great-crosby) [Hightown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hightown) [Great Altcar](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/great-altcar) [Homer Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/homer-green) [Blundellsands](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blundellsands) [All Areas in Sefton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/sefton) 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 Ince Blundell How many orthodontists are there in Ince Blundell? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Ince Blundell. Which orthodontist in Ince Blundell has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Thornton Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Ince Blundell: 4.2 from 46 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Ince Blundell? 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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