Orthodontic practices near Back o' th' Moss
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Back o' th' Moss, 74 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, 1.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Dental PracticeHeywood | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (144 reviews) |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (164 reviews) |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (570 reviews) |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 2.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 2.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| One DentalRochdale | 2.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (561 reviews) |
| Dentist on the RockBury | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Back o' th' Moss with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heywood, 1.1 miles north-east; the next are Bury (2.7 miles west) and Rochdale (2.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heywood | 3 | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Bury | 7 | 2.7 miles west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 2.8 miles east |
| Middleton | 1 | 3.2 miles south |
| Radcliffe | 2 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 4.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Back o' th' Moss
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 4.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 1.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Back o' th' Moss at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rochdale |
| 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 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 77 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Rochdale | 40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 79 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Rochdale |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College — 0.9 miles Newhouse Academy — 1.2 miles Matthew Moss High School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,839 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 38,288 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bamford Dental Practice, Heywood — 1 miles The Dental Centre | Bury, Bury — 3 miles Deeplish Dental Practice, Rochdale — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 74 within 10 miles, 193 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 Back o' th' Moss
Back o' th' Moss is 1.1 miles from Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 74 practices, and within 20 there are 193.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bamford Orthodontic Practice (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inglewood House Dental Practice (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Back o' th' Moss list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Back o' th' Moss are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Back o' th' Moss
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Orthodontist in Back o' th' Moss: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Back o' th' Moss keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Back o' th' Moss or another part of Borough of Rochdale.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Hooley Bridge, Hooley Brow, Bottom o' th' Brow, Crimble, Heywood, and Ashworth if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local snapshot of Back o' th' Moss
Just under 1 km north, Hooley Bridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Back o' th' Moss
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Back o' th' Moss itself. The nearest we do hold are Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, about a mile away; The Dental Centre | Bury, about 3 miles away; and Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 3 miles away.
Back o' th' Moss in context
Back o' th' Moss is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Back o' th' Moss's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Back o' th' Moss, 5.6% of the 1,512 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.4% average across Borough of Rochdale, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Back o' th' Moss has 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Back o' th' Moss are Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College (0.9 miles) and Newhouse Academy (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 38,288 pupils in Back o' th' Moss's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Back o' th' Moss close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Back o' th' Moss is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Back o' th' Moss
The orthodontic landscape in Back o' th' Moss offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Back o' th' Moss 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.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Back o' th' Moss
Many people in Back o' th' Moss delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Back o' th' Moss follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Back o' th' Moss. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Back o' th' Moss
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Back o' th' Moss, Borough of Rochdale. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hooley Bridge, Hooley Brow, Bottom o' th' Brow, Crimble, Heywood, and Ashworth may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Back o' th' Moss
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Back o' th' Moss often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Back o' th' Moss?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Back o' th' Moss is Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bamford Orthodontic Practice (1.1 miles) and Edenfield Dental Care (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Back o' th' Moss?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Back o' th' Moss, 74 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Back o' th' Moss?
The nearest practice to Back o' th' Moss that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, about 2.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Crescent Orthodontics (2.8 miles) and Dentist on the Rock (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Back o' th' Moss, Borough of Rochdale?
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 Back o' th' Moss, Borough of Rochdale?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.