Orthodontic practices near L15
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of L15, 53 practices within 10 and 106 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 0.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Chelwood Dental PracticeChildwall | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (82 reviews) |
| Liverpool University Dental HospitalLiverpool | 2.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (152 reviews) |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 2.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (330 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeToxteth | 2.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to L15 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley Hill, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are Huyton (1.0 miles east) and Old Swan (1.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Huyton | 1 | 1.0 miles east |
| Old Swan | 1 | 1.2 miles north |
| Childwall | 2 | 1.3 miles east |
| Liverpool | 2 | 2.1 miles west |
| Toxteth | 1 | 2.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of L15
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), 1.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 1.3 miles east |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 4.9 (35 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-east |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) | 1.2 miles north |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 4.8 (330 reviews) | 2.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from L15
The nearest practice to L15 is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, 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 53 practices, and within 20 there are 106.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Liverpool Smile Studio (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Smile (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around L15 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around L15 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental House in Old Swan, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away.
L15 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,148 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 39.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,824 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blue Coat School — 0.3 miles King's Leadership Academy Wavertree — 0.5 miles King David High School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 26 schools, about 26,533 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 | Advance Smile, Mossley Hill — under a mile Fiveways Dental, Huyton — 1 miles The Dental House, Old Swan — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 53 within 10 miles, 106 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | L18, L13, L17, L7, L16, L70, L6, L19 |
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 L15 area
Patients in the L15 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for L15 is Wavertree.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near L15
Where is the nearest orthodontist to L15?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to L15 is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Fiveways Dental (1.0 miles) and The Dental House (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near L15?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of L15, 53 practices within 10 miles and 106 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near L15?
The nearest practice to L15 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental House in Old Swan, about 1.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Abbey by Duthie Dental (1.3 miles) and Chelwood Dental Practice (1.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the L15 postcode district?
Places in or next to L15 include Wavertree, Oak Hill Park, Old Swan, Tillerman Court, Mossley Hill, Childwall, Stoneycroft and Sefton Park.
How do I find an orthodontist near the L15 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Wavertree, Liverpool, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near L15?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.