--- title: "Orthodontists in St Helens, St. Helens | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-helens description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in St Helens, St. Helens: 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 St Helens Compare 5 orthodontic practices in St Helens, St. Helens by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in St Helens](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/st-helens) ## Compare Orthodontists in St Helens 5 practices are on our register for St Helens. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alverna House Dental Practice \| Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alverna-house-dental-practice-dental-implants-and-invisalign-provider-st-helens) WA11 9QA | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (257 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Dr R Stecewicz - St Helens Family Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-r-stecewicz-st-helens-family-dental-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 4.4 (7 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Kiln Lane Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kiln-lane-dental) WA10 6AD | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Laurel Villa Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/laurel-villa-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.1 (65 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Talking Teeth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/talking-teeth) | Not listed | Private | 2.9 (21 reviews) | Under a mile | ## St Helens at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | St. Helens | | 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 | 183,200 | | Residents under 16 | 22.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,699 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13% aged 16 to 24 and 35.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 26.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 421 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England | | Access within St. Helens | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 49 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in St. Helens | | Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 10 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy — 1.1 miles St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy — 1.3 miles Cowley International College — 1.4 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,475 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 76 schools, 26,828 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 [Finger Post](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/finger-post) [Green Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/green-bank) [Gerard's Bridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gerard-s-bridge) [Parr Stocks](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/parr-stocks) [Peasley Cross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/peasley-cross) [Pocket Nook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pocket-nook) [All Areas in St. Helens](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/st.-helens) 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 St Helens How many orthodontists are there in St Helens? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for St Helens, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in St Helens offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in St Helens: Alverna House Dental Practice | Dental Implants and Invisalign Provider St Helens. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in St Helens has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Kiln Lane Dental has the highest average rating on our register for St Helens: 4.9 from 446 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in St Helens? 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 St Helens, St. Helens | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-helens](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-helens) ## 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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