Orthodontic practices near FY5
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of FY5, 18 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 2.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (250 reviews) |
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 2.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| The Fleetwood Dental PracticeFleetwood | 3.1 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 4.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 4.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 4.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to FY5 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thornton-Cleveleys, 2.3 miles south-east; the next are Fleetwood (3.1 miles north) and Blackpool (4.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 3.1 miles north |
| Blackpool | 4 | 4.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of FY5
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys (5.0 from 250 reviews), 2.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Tower DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 4.9 (226 reviews) | 3.0 miles south |
| Poulton Dental Care & Implant CentreThornton-Cleveleys | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 4.6 (104 reviews) | 4.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from FY5
The nearest practice to FY5 is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 2.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 4 of the practices around FY5 list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 FY5 are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 15 miles away.
FY5 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,996 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,185 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Millfield School — 1.0 miles Montgomery Academy — 1.5 miles Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,386 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 3 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bank Dental, Thornton-Cleveleys — 2 miles The Fleetwood Dental Practice, Fleetwood — 3 miles Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad), Blackpool — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | FY2, FY6, FY7, FY3, FY1, FY4, FY8, PR9 |
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.
Orthodontic research around FY5
Most FY5 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for FY5 is Thornton-Cleveleys.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near FY5
Where is the nearest orthodontist to FY5?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to FY5 is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 2.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Poulton Dental Care & Implant Centre (2.5 miles) and Tower Dental (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near FY5?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of FY5, 18 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near FY5?
The nearest practice to FY5 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys, about 2.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates (4.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the FY5 postcode district?
Places in or next to FY5 include Thornton-Cleveleys, Anchorsholme, Trunnah, Pheasant Wood, Norcross, Burn Naze, Cleveleys and Bispham.
How do I find an orthodontist near the FY5 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
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.