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Find Orthodontic Options Around L70

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the L70 postcode district and the Kensington, Liverpool area around it. It brings together practical treatment guidance, linked location pages, and a route into a clinician-reviewed online assessment. A short photo assessment gives you an early steer before committing to an appointment.

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Orthodontic practices near L70

On our practice register: 28 practices within 5 miles of L70, 51 practices within 10 and 104 practices within 20. The closest is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, 0.5 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Liverpool University Dental HospitalLiverpool0.5 miles north-west–––4.1 (152 reviews)
Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool0.8 miles south-west––✓4.8 (330 reviews)
The Orthodontic PracticeToxteth0.8 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (189 reviews)
The Liverpool Brace PlaceLiverpool1.0 miles west✓✓✓4.1 (157 reviews)
Dr Rez DentalLiverpool1.4 miles west––✓5.0 (447 reviews)
Ollie and DarshLiverpool1.4 miles west✓–✓4.8 (663 reviews)
Smileworks LiverpoolLiverpool1.4 miles west–✓✓4.9 (1,807 reviews)
Riverside Turret OrthodonticsToxteth1.4 miles south-west–––3.2 (19 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to L70 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Liverpool, 0.5 miles north-west; the next are Toxteth (0.8 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Liverpool60.5 miles north-west
Toxteth20.8 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 L70

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), 1.4 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Dr Rez DentalLiverpool5.0 (447 reviews)1.4 miles west
Smileworks LiverpoolLiverpool4.9 (1,807 reviews)1.4 miles west
Ollie and DarshLiverpool4.8 (663 reviews)1.4 miles west
Liverpool Smile StudioLiverpool4.8 (330 reviews)0.8 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 L70

The nearest practice to L70 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 51 practices, and within 20 there are 104.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Liverpool Smile Studio (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around L70 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 L70 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Orthodontic Practice in Toxteth, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, under a mile away.

L70 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaLiverpool
NHS dental servicesNHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents13,814 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally3.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally52.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car55.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre7,486 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalLiverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — under a mile
Nearest secondary schoolsArchbishop Blanch CofE High School — 0.7 miles
LIPA School — 0.9 miles
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi — 1.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles24 schools, about 23,171 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area187 schools, 79,118 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay31.2% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesLiverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — under a mile
The Orthodontic Practice, Toxteth — under a mile
The Dental House, Old Swan — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles51 within 10 miles, 104 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsL7, L6, L8, L1, L69, L3, L5, L17

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.

Teeth straightening near L70

People searching from L70 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.

The nearest town page for L70 is Kensington.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near L70

Where is the nearest orthodontist to L70?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to L70 is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Liverpool Smile Studio (0.8 miles) and The Orthodontic Practice (0.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near L70?

Our register has 28 practices within 5 miles of L70, 51 practices within 10 miles and 104 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near L70?

The nearest practice to L70 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Orthodontic Practice in Toxteth, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Liverpool Brace Place (1.0 miles) and Ollie and Darsh (1.4 miles).

Which places are in or near the L70 postcode district?

Places in or next to L70 include Kensington, Princes Park, Toxteth, Liverpool, Dingle, St Michael's Hamlet, Sefton Park and Kirkdale.

How do I find an orthodontist near the L70 postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering Kensington, Liverpool, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.

Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near L70?

Yes — availability isn't limited by postcode, and patients around Kensington, Liverpool can start an assessment today.

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.

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