--- title: "St. Raphael's Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Skelmersdale" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-raphaels-dental-practice description: "St. Raphael's Dental Practice, orthodontist in Skelmersdale: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # St. Raphael's Dental Practice 65 Ormskirk Rd, Up Holland, Skelmersdale WN8 0AH, UK, [Skelmersdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/skelmersdale) WN8 0AH 4.9 (429 reviews) NHS Braces [01695 627617](tel:01695 627617) [Visit Website](https://www.straphaelsdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=419296269171308933&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:hello@straphaelsdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Patients in Skelmersdale can be seen at St. Raphael's Dental Practice. This is one of 2 practices on our Skelmersdale register. St. Raphael's Dental Practice is located at 65 Ormskirk Rd, Up Holland, Skelmersdale WN8 0AH, UK (WN8 0AH). Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 429 reviews. Other practices nearby include BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE in Skelmersdale (about 2 miles away), Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan (about 2 miles away), and Rainford Orthodontics in Rainford (about 4 miles away). The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. ## St. Raphael's Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 65 Ormskirk Rd, Up Holland, Skelmersdale WN8 0AH, UK, Skelmersdale, WN8 0AH | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 429 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, Skelmersdale — 1.8 miles | | 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 St. Raphael's Dental Practice The neighbourhood around St. Raphael's Dental Practice has 1,451 residents and 7.9% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Up Holland High School, 1.0 miles away. St. Raphael's Dental Practice is one of 3 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 13 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,451 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Up Holland High School (1.0 miles); St Peter's Catholic High School (1.3 miles); Dean Trust Wigan (1.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (1 offer NHS) | | Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool (about 13 miles) | | Residents in WN8 | 9,407 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in WN8 | 34.7% | | Residents per square kilometre in WN8 | 2,715 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the WN8 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/wn8) ## NHS Orthodontics in Skelmersdale 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. St. Raphael's Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does St. Raphael's Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? St. Raphael's Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does St. Raphael's Dental Practice offer? St. Raphael's Dental Practice offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does St. Raphael's Dental Practice offer payment plans? St. Raphael's Dental Practice is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is St. Raphael's Dental Practice run by a specialist orthodontist? St. Raphael's Dental Practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is St. Raphael's Dental Practice located? St. Raphael's Dental Practice is located in Skelmersdale. How many orthodontists are there in Skelmersdale? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Skelmersdale, of which St. Raphael's Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at St. Raphael's Dental Practice? 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 St. Raphael's Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE (Skelmersdale, about 2 miles away), Pemberton Dental Practice (Wigan, about 2 miles away), and Rainford Orthodontics (Rainford, about 4 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at St. Raphael's Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` St. Raphael's Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Skelmersdale View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/skelmersdale) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE, 1.8 miles away. | Practice | From St. Raphael's Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bright-orthodontics-skelmersdale), Skelmersdale | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Pemberton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pemberton-dental-practice), Wigan | 2.2 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (401) | | [Rainford Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rainford-orthodontics), Rainford | 3.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.0 (41) | | [RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rainford-orthodontic-practice), St. Helens, Ryde | 3.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Claremont Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/claremont-dental-surgery), Wigan | 4.1 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (5) | | [Market Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/market-street-dental-practice), Wigan | 4.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (85) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from St. Raphael's Dental Practice. [BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE — Skelmersdale (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bright-orthodontics-skelmersdale) [Pemberton Dental Practice — Wigan (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pemberton-dental-practice) [Rainford Orthodontics — Rainford (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rainford-orthodontics) [RAINFORD ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE — St. Helens, Ryde (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rainford-orthodontic-practice) [Claremont Dental Surgery — Wigan (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/claremont-dental-surgery) [Market Street Dental Practice — Wigan (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/market-street-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Skelmersdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/skelmersdale) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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