--- title: "Richmond Terrace Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Blackburn" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/richmond-terrace-dental-centre description: "Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Blackburn. Rated 4.0/5 from 248 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Richmond Terrace Dental Centre 21 Richmond Terrace, Blackburn BB1 7BL, UK, [Blackburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackburn) BB1 7BL 4.0 (248 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01254 670105](tel:01254 670105) [Visit Website](https://richmondterracedentalcentre.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=76081520669389998&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:hello@richmondterracedentalcentre.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Blackburn, Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. You'll find the practice at 21 Richmond Terrace, Blackburn BB1 7BL, UK, BB1 7BL. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. 248 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.0/5. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Across the practices we list in Blackburn, the review-weighted average rating is 4.5; this practice's 4.0 is below that. Remote or virtual consultations are reported to be available before an in-person visit. Other practices nearby include Blackburn Orthodontics in Blackburn (under a mile away), AP Smilecare in Blackburn (under a mile away), and Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre in Blackburn (under a mile away). A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. This is one of 6 practices on our Blackburn register. ## Richmond Terrace Dental Centre at a Glance | Address | 21 Richmond Terrace, Blackburn BB1 7BL, UK, Blackburn, BB1 7BL | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | 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) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.0 out of 5 from 248 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Blackburn Orthodontics, Blackburn — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Richmond Terrace Dental Centre Around Richmond Terrace Dental Centre the 2021 Census counts 2,470 residents, with 9.6% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is the closest secondary school, 0.5 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 7th of 7 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 9 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,470 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 14.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.5 miles); Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (0.6 miles); St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (4 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 9 miles) | | Residents in BB1 | 11,003 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BB1 | 28.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in BB1 | 3,209 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BB1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bb1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Blackburn 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Richmond Terrace Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Richmond Terrace Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Richmond Terrace Dental Centre offer? Richmond Terrace Dental Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Richmond Terrace Dental Centre offer payment plans? Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Can I get a remote consultation with Richmond Terrace Dental Centre? Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Does Richmond Terrace Dental Centre offer a free consultation? Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Richmond Terrace Dental Centre use digital scanning? Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Richmond Terrace Dental Centre accessible? Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Richmond Terrace Dental Centre located? Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is located in Blackburn. How many orthodontists are there in Blackburn? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Blackburn, of which Richmond Terrace Dental Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Richmond Terrace Dental Centre? 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. What other orthodontists are near Richmond Terrace Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Blackburn Orthodontics (Blackburn, under a mile away), AP Smilecare (Blackburn, under a mile away), and Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre (Blackburn, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Richmond Terrace Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Richmond Terrace Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Blackburn View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackburn) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Richmond Terrace Dental Centre on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Blackburn Orthodontics, under a mile away. | Practice | From Richmond Terrace Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Blackburn Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blackburn-orthodontics), Blackburn | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (26) | | [AP Smilecare](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ap-smilecare), Blackburn | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (299) | | [Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braces-smiles-limefield-dental-specialist-centre), Blackburn | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) | | [Eden Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-studio), Blackburn | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.4 (526) | | [Lancashire Dental Accrington Road](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancashire-dental-accrington-road), Blackburn | 1.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (565) | | [Bateman & Best](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bateman-best), Darwen | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (1,122) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Richmond Terrace Dental Centre. [Blackburn Orthodontics — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blackburn-orthodontics) [AP Smilecare — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ap-smilecare) [Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist Centre — Blackburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/braces-smiles-limefield-dental-specialist-centre) [Eden Dental Studio — Blackburn (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-studio) [Lancashire Dental Accrington Road — Blackburn (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lancashire-dental-accrington-road) [Bateman & Best — Darwen (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bateman-best) [Compare All Orthodontists in Blackburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackburn) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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