Orthodontic practices near L18
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of L18, 53 practices within 10 and 106 practices within 20. The closest is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, 0.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 0.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (35 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 1.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| Chelwood Dental PracticeChildwall | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (82 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - LIVERPOOLLiverpool | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| Riverside Turret OrthodonticsToxteth | 2.7 miles west | – | – | – | 3.2 (19 reviews) |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 3.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (330 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to L18 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley Hill, 0.6 miles north; the next are Childwall (1.2 miles north-east) and Huyton (1.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 0.6 miles north |
| Childwall | 2 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Huyton | 1 | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Liverpool | 2 | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Old Swan | 1 | 2.3 miles north |
| Toxteth | 1 | 2.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of L18
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), 1.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 4.9 (35 reviews) | 0.6 miles north |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) | 2.3 miles north |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 4.8 (330 reviews) | 3.0 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 L18
L18 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Advance Smile in Mossley Hill is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 53 practices, and within 20 there are 106.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Liverpool Smile Studio (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Advance Smile (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 3 of the practices around L18 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 L18 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Abbey by Duthie Dental in Childwall, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 3 miles away.
L18 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,800 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,869 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Calderstones School — 0.4 miles Liverpool College — 0.7 miles The Blue Coat School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 19,061 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Advance Smile, Mossley Hill — under a mile The Abbey by Duthie Dental, Childwall — 1 miles Fiveways Dental, Huyton — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 53 within 10 miles, 106 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | L15, L19, L16, L17, L13, L25, L14, L7 |
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 L18 area
Patients in the L18 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 L18 is Mossley Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near L18
Where is the nearest orthodontist to L18?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to L18 is Advance Smile in Mossley Hill, about 0.6 miles to the north. The next closest are The Abbey by Duthie Dental (1.2 miles) and Fiveways Dental (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near L18?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of L18, 53 practices within 10 miles and 106 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near L18?
The nearest practice to L18 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Abbey by Duthie Dental in Childwall, about 1.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Chelwood Dental Practice (2.0 miles) and BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - LIVERPOOL (2.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the L18 postcode district?
Places in or next to L18 include Mossley Hill, Calderstones, Aigburth, Cressington Park, Grassendale, Allerton, Childwall and Wavertree.
How do I find an orthodontist near the L18 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Mossley Hill, Liverpool, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near L18?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
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.