--- title: "Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates | Orthodontist in Blackpool" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/thomas-thomas-dental-associates description: "Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates, orthodontist in Blackpool: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates 129 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool FY3 9BU, UK, [Blackpool](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackpool) FY3 9BU 4.6 (104 reviews) Clear Aligners NHS Braces [01253 392687](tel:01253 392687) [Visit Website](https://thomasdentalblackpool.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6829809533764753378&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates is an orthodontic practice in Blackpool. The practice address is 129 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool FY3 9BU, UK, postcode FY3 9BU. Patients have rated this practice 4.6/5 across 104 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in Blackpool. This practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Other practices nearby include Dental Access Service in Blackpool (under a mile away), Whitegate Health Centre in Blackpool (under a mile away), and Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) in Blackpool (under a mile away). Its 4.6 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.1 across the practices we track in Blackpool. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. This practice lists NHS Braces and Clear Aligners among its available treatments. ## Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates at a Glance | Address | 129 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool FY3 9BU, UK, Blackpool, FY3 9BU | | --- | --- | | 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, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 104 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Dental Access Service, Blackpool — 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 Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,382 residents, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is St Mary's Catholic Academy, 1.1 miles away. Patients here can choose from 8 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 5th of 9 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 14 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,382 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's Catholic Academy (1.1 miles); South Shore Academy (1.2 miles); St George's School A Church of England Academy (1.4 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (1 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 9 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 14 miles) | | Residents in FY3 | 7,713 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in FY3 | 29.2% | | Residents per square kilometre in FY3 | 3,601 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the FY3 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/fy3) ## NHS Orthodontics in Blackpool 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. Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates offer NHS treatment? Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates offer? Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates offers NHS Braces and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates treat children as well as adults? Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Where is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates located? Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates is located in Blackpool. How many orthodontists are there in Blackpool? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Blackpool, of which Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates? 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 Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates? The nearest other practices on our register are Dental Access Service (Blackpool, under a mile away), Whitegate Health Centre (Blackpool, under a mile away), and Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) (Blackpool, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Blackpool View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackpool) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Adult orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk) [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 Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates on our register: 0 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dental Access Service, under a mile away. | Practice | From Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dental Access Service](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-access-service), Blackpool | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.6 (34) | | [Whitegate Health Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitegate-health-centre), Blackpool | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.8 (182) | | [Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ivory-dental-care-parkroad), Blackpool | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.4 (50) | | [ARC Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/arc-dental-surgery), Great Marton | 1.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (219) | | [Tower Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tower-dental), Thornton-Cleveleys | 1.4 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (226) | | [EverythingTeeth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/everythingteeth), Blackpool | 1.9 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.4 (32) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates. [Dental Access Service — Blackpool (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-access-service) [Whitegate Health Centre — Blackpool (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitegate-health-centre) [Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad) — Blackpool (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ivory-dental-care-parkroad) [ARC Dental Surgery — Great Marton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/arc-dental-surgery) [Tower Dental — Thornton-Cleveleys (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tower-dental) [EverythingTeeth — Blackpool (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/everythingteeth) [Compare All Orthodontists in Blackpool](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackpool) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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