Orthodontic practices near L7
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of L7, 50 practices within 10 and 104 practices within 20. The closest is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, 0.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool University Dental HospitalLiverpool | 0.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (152 reviews) |
| Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (330 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic PracticeToxteth | 1.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
| The Liverpool Brace PlaceLiverpool | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (157 reviews) |
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 1.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (447 reviews) |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) |
| Dental on BrunswickLiverpool | 1.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (32 reviews) |
| Ollie and DarshLiverpool | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (663 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to L7 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Liverpool, 0.8 miles west; the next are Toxteth (1.1 miles south-west) and Old Swan (1.6 miles east).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of L7
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Dental on BrunswickLiverpool | 5.0 (32 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
| The Dental HouseOld Swan | 4.8 (2,413 reviews) | 1.6 miles east |
| Ollie and DarshLiverpool | 4.8 (663 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from L7
The nearest practice to L7 is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, 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 50 practices, and within 20 there are 104.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Liverpool Smile Studio (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental House (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around L7 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 L7 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Practice in Toxteth, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, under a mile away.
L7 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,737 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 29.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 51.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,243 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | Archbishop Blanch CofE High School — 0.6 miles The Academy of St Francis of Assisi — 0.8 miles King's Leadership Academy Wavertree — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 26 schools, about 25,684 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 | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — under a mile The Orthodontic Practice, Toxteth — 1 miles The Dental House, Old Swan — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 50 within 10 miles, 104 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | L70, L6, L8, L17, L15, L1, L69, L13 |
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 L7 area
Patients in the L7 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 L7 is Kensington.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near L7
Where is the nearest orthodontist to L7?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to L7 is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, about 0.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Liverpool Smile Studio (1.1 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near L7?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of L7, 50 practices within 10 miles and 104 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near L7?
The nearest practice to L7 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Practice in Toxteth, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Liverpool Brace Place (1.3 miles) and The Dental House (1.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the L7 postcode district?
Places in or next to L7 include Kensington, Princes Park, Toxteth, St Michael's Hamlet, Sefton Park, Dingle, Wavertree and Liverpool.
How do I find an orthodontist near the L7 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Kensington, Liverpool, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near L7?
Yes, patients around Kensington, Liverpool can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.