--- title: "Orthodontists in Skelmersdale, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/skelmersdale description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Skelmersdale, 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 Skelmersdale Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Skelmersdale, Lancashire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Skelmersdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/skelmersdale) ## Compare Orthodontists in Skelmersdale 2 practices are on our register for Skelmersdale. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bright-orthodontics-skelmersdale) WN8 6HD | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [St. Raphael's Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-raphaels-dental-practice) WN8 0AH | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Skelmersdale at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | West Lancashire | | 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 | 38,944 | | Residents under 16 | 20.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,471 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 46% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,546 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 25.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England | | Access within Lancashire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 13 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Lathom High School : A Technology College — 1.2 miles Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School — 1.3 miles Maharishi Free School — 1.5 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,367 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 [Town Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/town-centre) [Digmoor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/digmoor) [Elmers Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/elmers-green) [Tanhouse](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tanhouse) [East Gillibrands](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-gillibrands) [Fosters Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fosters-green) [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 Skelmersdale How many orthodontists are there in Skelmersdale? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Skelmersdale, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Skelmersdale offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Skelmersdale: BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, St. Raphael's Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Skelmersdale has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, St. Raphael's Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Skelmersdale: 4.9 from 429 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Skelmersdale? 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 Skelmersdale, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/skelmersdale](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/skelmersdale) ## 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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