Orthodontic practices near L12
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of L12, 54 practices within 10 and 110 practices within 20. The closest is Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, 0.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baycliff Dental & Implant SurgeryDeysbrook | 0.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (549 reviews) |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| Chelwood Dental PracticeChildwall | 2.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (82 reviews) |
| Hillside Dental PracticeHuyton | 2.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 2.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| Cromer House Dental PracticeHuyton | 2.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to L12 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Deysbrook, 0.6 miles east; the next are Old Swan (1.6 miles south-west) and Childwall (2.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Deysbrook | 1 | 0.6 miles east |
| Old Swan | 1 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Childwall | 2 | 2.0 miles south |
| Huyton | 3 | 2.5 miles east |
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 3.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of L12
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Abbey by Duthie Dental in Childwall (5.0 from 158 reviews), 2.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 4.9 (35 reviews) | 3.3 miles south |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Baycliff Dental & Implant SurgeryDeysbrook | 4.8 (549 reviews) | 0.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from L12
The nearest practice to L12 is Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 54 practices, and within 20 there are 110.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental House (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around L12 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around L12 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental House in Old Swan, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 3 miles away.
L12 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Liverpool |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,845 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,913 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Broughton Hall Catholic High School — 0.8 miles Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School — 0.8 miles St Edward's College — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 16,705 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 187 schools, 79,118 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery, Deysbrook — under a mile The Dental House, Old Swan — 2 miles Chelwood Dental Practice, Childwall — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 54 within 10 miles, 110 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | L14, L11, L13, L28, L16, L32, L15, L67 |
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.
Teeth straightening near L12
People searching from L12 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 L12 is Sandfield Park.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near L12
Where is the nearest orthodontist to L12?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to L12 is Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are The Dental House (1.6 miles) and Chelwood Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near L12?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of L12, 54 practices within 10 miles and 110 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near L12?
The nearest practice to L12 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental House in Old Swan, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Chelwood Dental Practice (2.0 miles) and The Abbey by Duthie Dental (2.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the L12 postcode district?
Places in or next to L12 include Sandfield Park, West Derby, Knotty Ash, Croxteth, Dovecot, Mill Yard, Dam Wood and Deysbrook.
How do I find an orthodontist near the L12 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Sandfield Park, Liverpool, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near L12?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including Sandfield Park, Liverpool, subject to clinical suitability.
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.