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Braces And Clear Aligners Near PR2

People searching from the PR2 area are usually comparing braces, aligners and where to begin. The aim is to turn a broad postcode search into treatment-specific next steps without a generic enquiry. The first step can be done from home in a few minutes.

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Orthodontic practices near PR2

On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of PR2, 27 practices within 10 and 99 practices within 20. The closest is XO Dental in Preston, 0.4 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
XO DentalPreston0.4 miles east–✓✓4.9 (290 reviews)
Holly Dental PracticePreston0.5 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (163 reviews)
PerfectalignPreston0.6 miles east✓–✓4.0 (29 reviews)
THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEPreston0.7 miles east✓–––
Lifestyle Dental and Implant ClinicPreston0.9 miles north––✓4.9 (121 reviews)
Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston0.9 miles south-west–––4.9 (276 reviews)
Sharoe Green Dental PracticePreston0.9 miles north✓–✓4.8 (557 reviews)
AJM Dental GroupPreston1.3 miles north–––5.0 (61 reviews)

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PR2

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is AJM Dental Group in Preston (5.0 from 61 reviews), 1.3 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
AJM Dental GroupPreston5.0 (61 reviews)1.3 miles north
XO DentalPreston4.9 (290 reviews)0.4 miles east
Lane Ends Dental PracticePreston4.9 (276 reviews)0.9 miles south-west
Holly Dental PracticePreston4.9 (163 reviews)0.5 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from PR2

The nearest practice to PR2 is XO Dental in Preston, 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 27 practices, and within 20 there are 99.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lifestyle Dental and Implant Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around PR2 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 PR2 are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holly Dental Practice in Preston, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 1 mile away.

PR2 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaPreston
NHS dental servicesNHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 1617.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents10,779 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally15.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car27.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,755 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalPreston Dental School, Preston — 1 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsArchbishop Temple Church of England High School — 0.3 miles
Corpus Christi Catholic High School — 0.5 miles
Our Lady's Catholic High School — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles12 schools, about 9,159 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay26.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesXO Dental, Preston — under a mile
Grimsargh Smile Clinic, Longridge — 4 miles
Lowerbank Dental Practice, Leyland — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles27 within 10 miles, 99 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsPR1, PR11, PR0, PR5, PR25, PR3, PR26, PR4

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 PR2 area

Patients in the PR2 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.

The nearest town page for PR2 is Adelphi.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PR2

Where is the nearest orthodontist to PR2?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PR2 is XO Dental in Preston, about 0.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Holly Dental Practice (0.5 miles) and Perfectalign (0.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near PR2?

Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of PR2, 27 practices within 10 miles and 99 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near PR2?

The nearest practice to PR2 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holly Dental Practice in Preston, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Perfectalign (0.6 miles) and THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (0.7 miles).

Which places are in or near the PR2 postcode district?

Places in or next to PR2 include Adelphi, Sharoe Green, Sherwood, Nooklands, Maudlands, Avenham, Preston and Holme Slack.

How do I find an orthodontist near the PR2 postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering Adelphi, Lancashire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.

What affects orthodontic cost near PR2?

Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).

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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