Orthodontic practices near L28
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of L28, 55 practices within 10 and 111 practices within 20. The closest is Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, 0.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baycliff Dental & Implant SurgeryDeysbrook | 0.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (549 reviews) |
| Hillside Dental PracticeHuyton | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| Cromer House Dental PracticeHuyton | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Chelwood Dental PracticeChildwall | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.0 (82 reviews) |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| Fiveways DentalHuyton | 2.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (88 reviews) |
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 3.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (158 reviews) |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 3.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 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 L28 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Deysbrook, 0.6 miles west; the next are Huyton (1.4 miles south-east) and Childwall (2.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Deysbrook | 1 | 0.6 miles west |
| Huyton | 3 | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Childwall | 2 | 2.2 miles south |
| Old Swan | 1 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Mossley Hill | 1 | 3.8 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 L28
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), 3.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbey by Duthie DentalChildwall | 5.0 (158 reviews) | 3.0 miles south |
| Advance SmileMossley Hill | 4.9 (35 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Baycliff Dental & Implant SurgeryDeysbrook | 4.8 (549 reviews) | 0.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from L28
The nearest practice to L28 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 55 practices, and within 20 there are 111.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental House (2.5 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around L28 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 L28 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelwood Dental Practice in Childwall, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 5 miles away.
L28 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Knowsley |
| 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 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,181 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 45.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,299 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Broughton Hall Catholic High School — 1.2 miles Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School — 1.3 miles Dixons Croxteth Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 12,453 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 62 schools, 21,717 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 Hillside Dental Practice, Huyton — 1 miles Chelwood Dental Practice, Childwall — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 55 within 10 miles, 111 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | L14, L12, L36, L16, L32, L34, L11, L27 |
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 L28 area
People searching from L28 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 L28 is Stockbridge Village.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near L28
Where is the nearest orthodontist to L28?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to L28 is Baycliff Dental & Implant Surgery in Deysbrook, about 0.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Hillside Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and Cromer House Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near L28?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of L28, 55 practices within 10 miles and 111 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near L28?
The nearest practice to L28 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelwood Dental Practice in Childwall, about 2.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Dental House (2.5 miles) and The Abbey by Duthie Dental (3.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the L28 postcode district?
Places in or next to L28 include Stockbridge Village, Woolfall Heath, Deysbrook, Huyton Farm, Horn Smithies, Craven Wood, Knowsley and Swanside.
How do I find an orthodontist near the L28 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Stockbridge Village, Knowsley, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near L28?
Most treatment takes 12–24 months, with mild cases finishing sooner and complex bite corrections taking longer.
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.