Bright Orthodontics - Skelmersdale is an NHS dental practice located at 73 Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale. CQC inspection data is not currently available for this practice. Bright Orthodontics - Skelmersdale is currently accepting new NHS patients. Contact the practice directly to register.

Location & Alternatives

Bright Orthodontics - Skelmersdale is located in SKELMERSDALE. There are 5 other NHS dental practices within a short distance, giving patients in the area a good range of options to choose from. Of the 5 practices nearby, 5 are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Visiting This Practice

Bright Orthodontics - Skelmersdale is open Monday to Friday. The practice offers early morning appointments from 8:30am, which can be convenient for working patients. Extended evening hours until 7:00pm are also available. The practice provides wheelchair access, step-free access, accessible toilets, a hearing loop, and free parking, making it accessible for patients with mobility needs or disabilities.

How to Register

To register with Bright Orthodontics - Skelmersdale, you can contact the practice directly by phone or email. Unlike GP surgeries, NHS dental practices do not have geographical catchment areas, so you can register with any practice that has availability — you do not need to live nearby. When you first visit, bring a form of ID and any relevant medical history. Your first appointment will usually be a check-up and assessment (Band 1), during which the dentist will examine your teeth and discuss any treatment needed.

NHS Dental Costs

NHS dental treatment in England uses a simple three-band pricing system. Band 1 covers examinations, diagnosis, and preventive care such as scale and polish, and costs £27.40. Band 2 includes everything in Band 1 plus additional treatment such as fillings, root canal treatment, and extractions, at a cost of £75.30. Band 3 covers more complex work including crowns, dentures, and bridges, costing £326.70. Orthodontic treatment (braces) is also available at this practice. NHS orthodontic treatment for under-18s is free if clinically necessary; for adults, the cost is a Band 3 charge of £326.70. Many groups are entitled to free NHS dental treatment, including children under 18, those under 19 in full-time education, pregnant women, new mothers (within 12 months of birth), and people receiving certain benefits such as Universal Credit, Income Support, or Pension Credit. If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask the practice or check the NHS website.