Orthodontic practices near Audenshaw
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Audenshaw, 78 practices within 10 and 161 practices within 20. The closest is Kingswater Dental Practice in Denton, 0.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswater Dental PracticeDenton | 0.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Denton Orthodontics CentreDenton | 0.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (85 reviews) |
| Ashton Primary Care CentreAshton-under-Lyne | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (83 reviews) |
| Thornley Park DentalDenton | 1.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (358 reviews) |
| Walmsley DentalDroylsden | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (347 reviews) |
| Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (25 reviews) |
| Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne | 1.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Northern OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (154 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Audenshaw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Denton, 0.4 miles south; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (1.4 miles north-east) and Droylsden (1.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Denton | 3 | 0.4 miles south |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Droylsden | 1 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Hyde | 1 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 2.7 miles east |
| Stockport | 3 | 3.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Audenshaw
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stylist Dental Clinics in Manchester (5.0 from 1,026 reviews), 5.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) | 5.2 miles west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Holly House Dental PracticeStockport | 4.9 (874 reviews) | 3.1 miles south |
| Heaton Mersey Orthodontic CentreCheadle Heath | 4.9 (431 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Audenshaw at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tameside |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,158 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,590 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Tameside | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 69 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Tameside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Audenshaw School — 0.2 miles Denton Community Academy — 0.8 miles St Thomas More RC College — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 16,687 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 106 schools, 37,051 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kingswater Dental Practice, Denton — under a mile Ashton Primary Care Centre, Ashton-under-Lyne — 1 miles Walmsley Dental, Droylsden — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 78 within 10 miles, 161 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 Audenshaw
The nearest practice to Audenshaw is Kingswater Dental Practice in Denton, 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 78 practices, and within 20 there are 161.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Denton Orthodontics Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Kingswater Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Audenshaw 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 Audenshaw are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Denton Orthodontics Centre, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Audenshaw
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Orthodontist in Audenshaw: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Audenshaw? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Audenshaw or another part of Borough of Tameside.
Practice data for Audenshaw
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Audenshaw itself. The nearest we do hold are Kingswater Dental Practice in Denton, under a mile away; Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, about a mile away; and Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, about 2 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Denton, Guide Bridge, Hooley Hill, Crowhill, Littlemoss, and Ashton-under-Lyne may also help.
Where Audenshaw sits locally
Just under 1 km east, Guide Bridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Audenshaw
ONS classifies Audenshaw as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Audenshaw falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,158 residents in Audenshaw's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.5% average across Borough of Tameside. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Audenshaw has more choice than 88% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Audenshaw attend schools such as Audenshaw School (0.2 miles) and Denton Community Academy (0.8 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Audenshaw's Local Authority has 106 schools educating 37,051 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Audenshaw close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Audenshaw is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Audenshaw
Patients in Audenshaw have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Audenshaw
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Audenshaw
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Audenshaw helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Audenshaw
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Audenshaw. ONS classifies Audenshaw as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 18.7% of Audenshaw's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,158 residents in Audenshaw's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.5% average across Borough of Tameside. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Audenshaw has more choice than 88% 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 Audenshaw are served by secondary schools including Audenshaw School (0.2 miles) and Denton Community Academy (0.8 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Audenshaw's Local Authority has 106 schools educating 37,051 pupils (DfE data). Audenshaw's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Audenshaw is about 5 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Audenshaw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Audenshaw
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Audenshaw, Borough of Tameside within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Denton, Guide Bridge, Hooley Hill, Crowhill, Littlemoss, and Ashton-under-Lyne may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Audenshaw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Audenshaw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Audenshaw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Audenshaw is Kingswater Dental Practice in Denton, about 0.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Denton Orthodontics Centre (0.9 miles) and Ashton Primary Care Centre (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Audenshaw?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Audenshaw, 78 practices within 10 miles and 161 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Audenshaw?
The nearest practice to Audenshaw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Denton Orthodontics Centre, about 0.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Walmsley Dental (1.7 miles) and Links Orthodontics (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Audenshaw, Borough of Tameside?
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 Audenshaw, Borough of Tameside?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.