Orthodontic practices near Ackers Crossing
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Ackers Crossing, 36 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Madeleine Storey in Congleton, 2.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Madeleine StoreyCongleton | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Dr John ScholeyCongleton | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (715 reviews) |
| Horizons Dental PracticeBiddulph | 2.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (62 reviews) |
| Congleton Dental Centre LtdCongleton | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (35 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental CareKidsgrove | 2.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
| Kidsgrove Dental & Implant Centre | Dentist Stoke-on-TrentKidsgrove | 3.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (193 reviews) |
| Lawton Dental Care - Alsager DentistAlsager | 3.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ackers Crossing with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Congleton, 2.3 miles north; the next are Biddulph (2.4 miles south-east) and Kidsgrove (2.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton | 4 | 2.3 miles north |
| Biddulph | 1 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Alsager | 1 | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Sandbach | 2 | 5.7 miles west |
| Tunstall | 1 | 6.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ackers Crossing
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheshire Orthodontics in Sandbach (5.0 from 97 reviews), 5.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 5.7 miles west |
| Macclesfield OrthodonticsMacclesfield | 5.0 (86 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-east |
| MAC DentalMacclesfield | 4.9 (2,117 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-east |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 8.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ackers Crossing at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cheshire East |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,400 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Cheshire East | 122nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 271 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Cheshire East |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kidsgrove Secondary School — 2.5 miles Congleton High School — 2.6 miles James Bateman Middle School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 3,089 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 175 schools, 60,416 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Madeleine Storey, Congleton — 2 miles Horizons Dental Practice, Biddulph — 2 miles Synergy Dental Care, Kidsgrove — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 82 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 Ackers Crossing
Ackers Crossing is 2.3 miles from Dr Madeleine Storey in Congleton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral Centre (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Synergy Dental Care (2.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Ackers Crossing list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Ackers Crossing are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral Centre in Congleton, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ackers Crossing
Cheshire East12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Ackers Crossing
Orthodontist in Ackers Crossing: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ackers Crossing can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Ackers Crossing with the wider Cheshire East area.
Facts about Ackers Crossing
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Brownlow Heath, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Astbury, The Bank, Brownlow Heath, Mow Cop, Scholar Green, and Astbury Marsh can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What official data says about Ackers Crossing
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ackers Crossing sits within NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.4% of Ackers Crossing's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,400 residents in Ackers Crossing's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Cheshire East. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ackers Crossing is better served than 69% of towns in England. 31.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ackers Crossing are Kidsgrove Secondary School (2.5 miles) and Congleton High School (2.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Ackers Crossing's Local Authority area covers 175 schools and 60,416 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ackers Crossing's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ackers Crossing is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 23 miles away.
What we know about practices near Ackers Crossing
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ackers Crossing itself. The nearest we do hold are Dr Madeleine Storey in Congleton, about 2 miles away; Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, about 2 miles away; and Synergy Dental Care in Kidsgrove, about 2 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Ackers Crossing Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ackers Crossing has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Ackers Crossing — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Ackers Crossing vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Ackers Crossing is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Ackers Crossing's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,400 residents in the neighbourhood around Ackers Crossing, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Cheshire East. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Ackers Crossing has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 31.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ackers Crossing are Kidsgrove Secondary School (2.5 miles) and Congleton High School (2.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 175 schools and 60,416 pupils in Ackers Crossing's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Ackers Crossing is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ackers Crossing is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 23 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ackers Crossing itself. The closest on record are Dr Madeleine Storey in Congleton, about 2 miles away; Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, about 2 miles away; and Synergy Dental Care in Kidsgrove, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ackers Crossing
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ackers Crossing helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ackers Crossing
Treatment in Ackers Crossing runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ackers Crossing. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ackers Crossing
This section helps connect Ackers Crossing, Cheshire East to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Astbury, The Bank, Brownlow Heath, Mow Cop, Scholar Green, and Astbury Marsh for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ackers Crossing
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ackers Crossing often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ackers Crossing?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ackers Crossing is Dr Madeleine Storey in Congleton, about 2.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Dr John Scholey (2.3 miles) and Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral Centre (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ackers Crossing?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Ackers Crossing, 36 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ackers Crossing?
The nearest practice to Ackers Crossing that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral Centre in Congleton, about 2.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Congleton Dental Centre Ltd (2.4 miles) and Cheshire Orthodontics (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ackers Crossing, Cheshire East?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ackers Crossing, Cheshire East?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.