Orthodontic practices near CH8
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of CH8; 11 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 6.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 6.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 8.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 8.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 8.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Smilebay In Connah's QuayDeeside | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (95 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CH8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wirral, 6.6 miles north; the next are Heswall (7.0 miles north-east) and Saint Asaph (8.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral | 1 | 6.6 miles north |
| Heswall | 1 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Bebington | 1 | 8.8 miles east |
| Mold | 3 | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Deeside | 1 | 9.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CH8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall (5.0 from 144 reviews), 7.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 8.8 miles east |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 4.9 (86 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
| Smilebay In Connah's QuayDeeside | 4.7 (95 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CH8
The nearest practice to CH8 is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 6.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lakeside Orthodontics (6.6 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around CH8 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around CH8 are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from CH8 to Lakeside Orthodontics is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
CH8 at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Flintshire |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,126 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 202 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 14 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lakeside Orthodontics, Wirral — 7 miles The Sandstone Dental Practice, Heswall — 7 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 68 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CH6, CH48, CH29, CH47, CH31, CH60, CH61, CH7 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Braces and aligners in the CH8 area
A typical orthodontic search around CH8 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CH8 is Holway.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CH8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CH8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CH8 is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 6.6 miles to the north. The next closest are The Sandstone Dental Practice (7.0 miles) and Willows Dental and Implant Practice (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CH8?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of CH8, 11 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wirral, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CH8?
The nearest practice to CH8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 6.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Buckle Advanced Dental Care (8.8 miles) and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (8.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the CH8 postcode district?
Places in or next to CH8 include Holway, Gwibnant, Pantasaph, Calcoed, Llannerch-y-môr, Gorsedd, Saith Ffynnon and Bryn Celyn.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CH8 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Holway, County of Flintshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.