Orthodontic practices near L17
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of L17, 48 practices within 10 and 106 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| Riverside Turret OrthodonticsToxteth | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.2 (19 reviews) |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 2.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (330 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeToxteth | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 2.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| The Liverpool Brace PlaceLiverpool | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (157 reviews) |
| Liverpool University Dental HospitalLiverpool | 2.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (152 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to L17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley Hill, 1.4 miles north-east; the next are Toxteth (1.5 miles north-west) and Liverpool (2.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Toxteth | 2 | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Liverpool | 3 | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Huyton | 1 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Childwall | 1 | 2.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of L17
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), 2.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 4.9 (35 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 4.8 (330 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| The Orthodontic PracticeToxteth | 4.8 (189 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from L17
L17 is 1.4 miles from Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 48 practices, and within 20 there are 106.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Liverpool Smile Studio (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Smile (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around L17 list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around L17 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Practice in Toxteth, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 2 miles away.
L17 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 | 10.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,169 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.8% aged 16 to 24 and 41.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,326 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bellerive FCJ Catholic College — 0.5 miles Liverpool College — 0.7 miles St Hilda's Church of England High School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 18,201 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 — 1 miles Riverside Turret Orthodontics, Toxteth — 2 miles Liverpool Smile Studio, Liverpool — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 106 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | L8, L15, L7, L70, L18, L69, L19, L6 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in L17
Patients in the L17 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for L17 is Sefton Park.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near L17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to L17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to L17 is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Riverside Turret Orthodontics (1.5 miles) and Liverpool Smile Studio (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near L17?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of L17, 48 practices within 10 miles and 106 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near L17?
The nearest practice to L17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Practice in Toxteth, about 2.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Liverpool Brace Place (2.3 miles) and The Abbey by Duthie Dental (2.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the L17 postcode district?
Places in or next to L17 include Sefton Park, Fulwood Park, Otterspool, St Michael's Hamlet, Dingle, Aigburth, Princes Park and Grassendale Park.
How do I find an orthodontist near the L17 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Sefton Park, Liverpool, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near L17?
Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).
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.