--- title: "The Waterside Dental Clinic | Orthodontist in Preston" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-waterside-dental-clinic description: "The Waterside Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Preston. Rated 4.9/5 from 150 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Waterside Dental Clinic 16-17, Riversway Business Village, Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2YP, UK, [Preston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/preston) PR2 2YP 4.9 (150 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign [01772 349349](tel:01772 349349) [Visit Website](https://waterside.dental) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16240650595624245477&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice The Waterside Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Preston, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. This is one of 14 practices on our Preston register. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. 150 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. Across the practices we list in Preston, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. Other practices nearby include Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk in Preston (under a mile away), Lane Ends Dental Practice in Preston (about 1 mile away), and Fishergate Hill Dental in Preston (about 1 mile away). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice offers Invisalign and Clear Aligners. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. You'll find the practice at 16-17, Riversway Business Village, Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2YP, UK, PR2 2YP. ## The Waterside Dental Clinic at a Glance | Address | 16-17, Riversway Business Village, Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2YP, UK, Preston, PR2 2YP | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 150 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk, Preston — 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 The Waterside Dental Clinic Around The Waterside Dental Clinic the 2021 Census counts 1,742 residents, with 4.3% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is Ashton Community Science College, 0.6 miles away. The Waterside Dental Clinic is one of 13 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 12 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 2 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,742 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 42.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Ashton Community Science College (0.6 miles); Penwortham Priory Academy (0.7 miles); Penwortham Girls' High School (1.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (6 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 12 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 2 miles) | | Residents in PR2 | 10,779 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in PR2 | 27.9% | | Residents per square kilometre in PR2 | 3,755 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the PR2 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/pr2) ## NHS Orthodontics in Preston 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. The Waterside Dental Clinic is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The Waterside Dental Clinic offer NHS treatment? The Waterside Dental Clinic offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does The Waterside Dental Clinic offer? The Waterside Dental Clinic offers Invisalign and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does The Waterside Dental Clinic offer payment plans? The Waterside Dental Clinic is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does The Waterside Dental Clinic offer a free consultation? The Waterside Dental Clinic is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is The Waterside Dental Clinic run by a specialist orthodontist? The Waterside Dental Clinic is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does The Waterside Dental Clinic use digital scanning? The Waterside Dental Clinic is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is The Waterside Dental Clinic located? The Waterside Dental Clinic is located in Preston. How many orthodontists are there in Preston? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Preston, of which The Waterside Dental Clinic is one. What other orthodontists are near The Waterside Dental Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk (Preston, under a mile away), Lane Ends Dental Practice (Preston, about 1 mile away), and Fishergate Hill Dental (Preston, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Waterside Dental Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Waterside Dental Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Preston View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/preston) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to The Waterside Dental Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk, under a mile away. | Practice | From The Waterside Dental Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/penwortham-dental-tooth-talk), Preston | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (421) | | [Lane Ends Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lane-ends-dental-practice), Preston | 1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (276) | | [Fishergate Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fishergate-hill-dental), Preston | 1.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (104) | | [Holly Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/holly-dental-practice), Preston | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (163) | | [Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/camden-place-dental-practice-implant-centre), Preston | 1.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (217) | | [Preston Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/preston-orthodontics), Preston | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.4 (8) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Waterside Dental Clinic. [Penwortham Dental - Tooth Talk — Preston (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/penwortham-dental-tooth-talk) [Lane Ends Dental Practice — Preston (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lane-ends-dental-practice) [Fishergate Hill Dental — Preston (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fishergate-hill-dental) [Holly Dental Practice — Preston (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/holly-dental-practice) [Camden Place Dental Practice & Implant Centre — Preston (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/camden-place-dental-practice-implant-centre) [Preston Orthodontics — Preston (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/preston-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Preston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/preston) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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