--- title: "Orthodontists in Westhead, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westhead description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Westhead, 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 Westhead Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Westhead, Lancashire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Westhead](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/westhead) ## Compare Orthodontists in Westhead 1 practice is on our register for Westhead. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Apex Ortho](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/apex-ortho) L40 6JW | Retainers | Private | 3.0 (2 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Westhead 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 795 | | Residents under 16 | 7.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,617 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 53.1% aged 16 to 24 and 11.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 372 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England | | Access within Lancashire | 46th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 12 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Ormskirk School — 1.3 miles Lathom High School : A Technology College — 2.0 miles Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School — 2.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 4,428 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 [Brighouse Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brighouse-green) [Stanley Gate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stanley-gate) [Blaguegate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blaguegate) [Lathom](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lathom) [Scarth Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/scarth-hill) [Bickerstaffe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bickerstaffe) [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 Westhead How many orthodontists are there in Westhead? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Westhead. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Westhead? 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 Westhead, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westhead](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westhead) ## Ready to get your quote? 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