Orthodontic practices near L21
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of L21, 43 practices within 10 and 110 practices within 20. The closest is Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, 0.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk BoltonBootle | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Crosby DentalBootle | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (67 reviews) |
| Thornton DentalInce Blundell | 2.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (46 reviews) |
| Saving FacesMaghull | 2.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (147 reviews) |
| TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELiverpool | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Northway Dental PracticeMaghull | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeMaghull | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Wallasey OrthodonticsWallasey | 3.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to L21 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bootle, 0.5 miles south-west; the next are Ince Blundell (2.0 miles north) and Maghull (2.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle | 2 | 0.5 miles south-west |
| Ince Blundell | 1 | 2.0 miles north |
| Maghull | 3 | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Liverpool | 1 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Wallasey | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of L21
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Northway Dental Practice in Maghull (4.9 from 101 reviews), 3.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northway Dental PracticeMaghull | 4.9 (101 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Wallasey OrthodonticsWallasey | 4.9 (73 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Saving FacesMaghull | 4.7 (147 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk BoltonBootle | 4.5 (15 reviews) | 0.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from L21
L21 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 110.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Saving Faces (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around L21 list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around L21 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Liverpool, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 4 miles away.
L21 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sefton |
| 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 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,321 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,020 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Litherland High School — 0.9 miles King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes — 0.9 miles The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 9,171 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 113 schools, 41,789 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton, Bootle — under a mile Thornton Dental, Ince Blundell — 2 miles Saving Faces, Maghull — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 within 10 miles, 110 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | L20, L22, L23, L30, L75, L80, L72, L29 |
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 L21
People searching from L21 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 L21 is Bootle.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near L21
Where is the nearest orthodontist to L21?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to L21 is Bennison Dental - Tooth Talk Bolton in Bootle, about 0.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Crosby Dental (1.8 miles) and Thornton Dental (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near L21?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of L21, 43 practices within 10 miles and 110 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near L21?
The nearest practice to L21 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TURRET ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Liverpool, about 2.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Northway Dental Practice (3.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the L21 postcode district?
Places in or next to L21 include Bootle, Seaforth, Waterloo, Great Crosby, Blundellsands, Seacombe, Liscard and Wallasey.
How do I find an orthodontist near the L21 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Bootle, Sefton, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near L21 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
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.