Orthodontic practices near Abram
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Abram, 44 practices within 10 and 227 practices within 20. The closest is Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, 2.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & SalfordWigan | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (31 reviews) |
| Ashton Dental & Implant CentreAshton in Makerfield | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (26 reviews) |
| Ashton Smile ClinicAshton in Makerfield | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (86 reviews) |
| Lowton Dental CentreGolborne | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (57 reviews) |
| Boutique Dental 23Ashton in Makerfield | 2.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (136 reviews) |
| WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTREWigan | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wigan OrthodonticWigan | 3.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (52 reviews) |
| Marcin PiekaraLeigh | 3.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abram with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wigan, 2.3 miles north; the next are Ashton in Makerfield (2.5 miles south-west) and Golborne (2.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan | 6 | 2.3 miles north |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Golborne | 1 | 2.5 miles south |
| Leigh | 2 | 3.1 miles east |
| Tyldesley | 1 | 5.4 miles east |
| St Helens | 4 | 5.9 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 Abram
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan (5.0 from 401 reviews), 4.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Nova Dental StudioWalkden | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abram at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester 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 |
| Population | 10,074 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,379 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 760 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Wigan | 82nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Outwood Academy Hindley — 1.9 miles Golborne High School — 2.0 miles Hawkley Hall High School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,020 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, Wigan — 2 miles Ashton Dental & Implant Centre, Ashton in Makerfield — 2 miles Lowton Dental Centre, Golborne — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 44 within 10 miles, 227 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Abram
Abram is 2.3 miles from Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 44 practices, and within 20 there are 227.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Boutique Dental 23 (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Abram list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 Abram are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashton Smile Clinic in Ashton in Makerfield, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abram
Borough of Wigan12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Abram
Orthodontist in Abram: This page was put together for people in Abram who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Borough of Wigan. Abram — a market town with a population of around 10,074 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Abram
With a population of roughly 10,074, Abram is a market town within Borough of Wigan. The nearest other location we cover is Platt Bridge, around 1 km to the north-west.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Platt Bridge, Bamfurlong, Bickershaw, Bryn Gates, Hindley, and Chapel Fields.
Area profile for Abram
Abram — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 20.7% of Abram's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,379 residents in Abram's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. Abram has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Abram are served by secondary schools including Outwood Academy Hindley (1.9 miles) and Golborne High School (2.0 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 137 schools and 48,586 pupils in Abram's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Abram sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Abram is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Abram
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abram itself. The nearest we do hold are Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, about 2 miles away; Ashton Dental & Implant Centre in Ashton in Makerfield, about 2 miles away; and Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 2 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Abram
Orthodontic treatment in Abram is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Abram — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Abram
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Abram has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Abram
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abram. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Abram
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Abram, Borough of Wigan, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Platt Bridge, Bamfurlong, Bickershaw, Bryn Gates, Hindley, and Chapel Fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Abram
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abram often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abram?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abram is Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & Salford, about 2.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Ashton Dental & Implant Centre (2.5 miles) and Ashton Smile Clinic (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abram?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Abram, 44 practices within 10 miles and 227 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abram?
The nearest practice to Abram that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashton Smile Clinic in Ashton in Makerfield, about 2.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Lowton Dental Centre (2.5 miles) and Boutique Dental 23 (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abram, Borough of Wigan?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abram, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.