Orthodontic practices near Alder Root
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Alder Root, 71 practices within 10 and 186 practices within 20. The closest is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 1.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 1.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Blackley Dental PracticeCrumpsall | 3.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (208 reviews) |
| Ashton Primary Care CentreAshton-under-Lyne | 4.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (83 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 4.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alder Root with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 1.2 miles east; the next are Middleton (3.0 miles west) and Crumpsall (3.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 1.2 miles east |
| Middleton | 1 | 3.0 miles west |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 3.9 miles west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Droylsden | 1 | 4.2 miles south |
| Mossley | 2 | 4.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alder Root
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bamford Orthodontic Practice in Heywood (5.0 from 164 reviews), 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 4.3 miles east |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 4.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alder Root at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Oldham |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,789 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14% aged 16 to 24 and 33.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 48.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,604 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy — 0.5 miles The Radclyffe School — 0.7 miles The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 20,392 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 124 schools, 47,369 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic, Chadderton — 1 miles SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 3 miles Blackley Dental Practice, Crumpsall — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 71 within 10 miles, 186 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | OL9 |
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 Alder Root
Alder Root is 1.2 miles from Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 71 practices, and within 20 there are 186.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (1.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Alder Root list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Alder Root are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oldham Orthodontics in Chadderton, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alder Root
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Orthodontist in Alder Root: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Alder Root understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Alder Root and the wider Borough of Oldham area.
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Local treatment availability around Alder Root
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alder Root itself. The nearest recorded are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about a mile away; SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 3 miles away; and Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, about 4 miles away.
Alder Root in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Chadderton, under 1 km to the north.
Alder Root in context
ONS classifies Alder Root as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Alder Root falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. With 23.3% of residents under 16, Alder Root has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Alder Root, 8.7% of the 1,789 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Alder Root has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Alder Root are Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles) and The Radclyffe School (0.7 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Alder Root's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Alder Root sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alder Root is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Alder Root
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Alder Root can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Alder Root offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Alder Root
Many people in Alder Root delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alder Root
Orthodontic practices in and around Alder Root vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Alder Root — 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 shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.3% of Alder Root's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,789 residents in Alder Root's census neighbourhood, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Alder Root is better served than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Alder Root attend schools such as Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles) and The Radclyffe School (0.7 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Alder Root's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Alder Root's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alder Root is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alder Root. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alder Root
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alder Root often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alder Root?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alder Root is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 1.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Oldham Orthodontics (1.3 miles) and Good Dentist (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alder Root?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Alder Root, 71 practices within 10 miles and 186 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alder Root?
The nearest practice to Alder Root that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oldham Orthodontics in Chadderton, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (1.3 miles) and Blackley Dental Practice (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alder Root, Borough of Oldham?
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 Alder Root, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.