--- title: "Orthodontists in Thornton-Cleveleys | Compare Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornton-cleveleys description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Thornton-Cleveleys, 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 Thornton-Cleveleys Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Thornton-Cleveleys](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/thornton-cleveleys) ## Compare Orthodontists in Thornton-Cleveleys 3 practices are on our register for Thornton-Cleveleys. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bank Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bank-dental) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/poulton-dental-care-implant-centre) FY6 7JL | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Tower Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tower-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (226 reviews) | 3 miles | ## Thornton-Cleveleys at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Wyre | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 31,157 | | Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,621 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 | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,649 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% 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 | 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 | 7.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 15 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Millfield School — 0.8 miles Montgomery Academy — 1.2 miles Hodgson Academy — 2.1 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,574 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 [Anchorsholme](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/anchorsholme) [Norcross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/norcross) [Trunnah](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/trunnah) [Pheasant Wood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pheasant-wood) [Burn Naze](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/burn-naze) [Cleveleys](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cleveleys) [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 Thornton-Cleveleys How many orthodontists are there in Thornton-Cleveleys? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Thornton-Cleveleys, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Thornton-Cleveleys offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Thornton-Cleveleys: Bank Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Thornton-Cleveleys has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Bank Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Thornton-Cleveleys: 5.0 from 250 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Thornton-Cleveleys? 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 Thornton-Cleveleys | Compare Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornton-cleveleys](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornton-cleveleys) ## 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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