--- title: "Orthodontists in Longridge, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/longridge description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Longridge, 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 Longridge Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Longridge, Lancashire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Longridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/longridge) ## Compare Orthodontists in Longridge 1 practice is on our register for Longridge. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Grimsargh Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grimsargh-smile-clinic) PR2 5JS | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.6 (151 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Longridge at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Ribble Valley | | 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 7,526 | | Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,523 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 28.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,829 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice | | Access within Lancashire | 304th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 6 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Longridge High School — 0.4 miles St Cecilia's RC High School — 0.4 miles Corpus Christi Catholic High School — 5.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,391 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 [Hothersall](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hothersall) [Ward Green Cross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ward-green-cross) [Grimsargh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grimsargh) [Hesketh Lane](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hesketh-lane) [Chipping](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chipping) [Myerscough Smithy](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/myerscough-smithy) [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 Longridge How many orthodontists are there in Longridge? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Longridge. Which orthodontist in Longridge has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Grimsargh Smile Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for Longridge: 4.6 from 151 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Longridge? 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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