--- title: "Orthodontists in Wirral | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wirral description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Wirral, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Wirral Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Wirral, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Wirral](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/wirral) ## Compare Orthodontists in Wirral 1 practice is on our register for Wirral. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lakeside Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lakeside-orthodontics) CH48 0QP | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (86 reviews) | 3 miles | ## Wirral at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Wirral | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,796 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England | | Access within Metropolitan Borough of Wirral | 33rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 45 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Metropolitan Borough of Wirral | | Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 6 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Upton Hall School FCJ — 0.6 miles Woodchurch High School — 1.4 miles Ridgeway High School — 1.6 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,782 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 135 schools, 50,765 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 [Arrowe Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/arrowe-hill) [Greasby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/greasby) [Irby Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/irby-hill) [Moreton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/moreton) [Saughall Massie](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saughall-massie) [Frankby](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/frankby) [All Areas in Metropolitan Borough of Wirral](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/metropolitan-borough-of-wirral) 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 Wirral How many orthodontists are there in Wirral? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Wirral, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Wirral offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Wirral: Lakeside Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Wirral has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Lakeside Orthodontics has the highest average rating on our register for Wirral: 4.9 from 86 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Wirral? 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 Wirral | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wirral](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wirral) ## 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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