--- title: "Orthodontists in Southport, Sefton | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southport description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Southport, 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 Southport Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Southport, Sefton by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Southport](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/southport) ## Compare Orthodontists in Southport 3 practices are on our register for Southport. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hoghton Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hoghton-street-dental-practice) PR9 0PA | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (378 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Secrets Dental & Medical Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/secrets-dental-medical-centre) PR8 4NT | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.8 (145 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Southport Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southport-orthodontics) PR9 0PA | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.1 (9 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Southport 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 91,703 | | Residents under 16 | 6.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,123 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 32.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 61.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,570 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 35.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England | | Access within Sefton | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 25 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Sefton | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 15 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Meols Cop High School — 1.7 miles Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre — 1.7 miles Stanley High School — 2.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,482 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 [Birkdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birkdale) [Blowick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blowick) [Ainsdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ainsdale) [Pool Hey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pool-hey) [Shirdley Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shirdley-hill) [Brown Edge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brown-edge) [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 Southport How many orthodontists are there in Southport? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Southport, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Southport offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Southport: Hoghton Street Dental Practice, Southport Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Southport has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Hoghton Street Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Southport: 4.8 from 378 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Southport? 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 Southport, Sefton | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southport](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southport) ## 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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