Orthodontic practices near Boarshurst
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Boarshurst, 33 practices within 10 and 175 practices within 20. The closest is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 2.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 2.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| STALY Dental - StalybridgeStalybridge | 4.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 4.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne | 5.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Northern OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 5.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Boarshurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley, 1.6 miles south-west; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (2.4 miles south-west) and Chadderton (4.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley | 2 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Chadderton | 4 | 4.5 miles west |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Denton | 3 | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Hyde | 1 | 7.1 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 Boarshurst
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley (5.0 from 30 reviews), 2.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Holly House Dental PracticeStockport | 4.9 (874 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Boarshurst 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,567 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 61 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 64th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saddleworth School — 1.6 miles Mossley Hollins High School — 1.8 miles Co-op Academy Strinesdale — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,099 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 | Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 2 miles Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 2 miles The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 175 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 Boarshurst
The nearest practice to Boarshurst is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 175.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Eagle House Dental (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Boarshurst list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 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 Boarshurst are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Boarshurst
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Boarshurst
Orthodontist in Boarshurst: People weighing up braces or aligners in Boarshurst can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Borough of Oldham.
Boarshurst in context
Boarshurst — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.8% of Boarshurst's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Boarshurst, 7.7% of the 1,567 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Boarshurst has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% 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 Boarshurst are Saddleworth School (1.6 miles) and Mossley Hollins High School (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Boarshurst's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 47,369 pupils (DfE data). Boarshurst's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Boarshurst is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 11 miles away.
Boarshurst in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Bunkers is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Boarshurst
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Boarshurst itself. The nearest we do hold are Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 2 miles away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 2 miles away; and The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 4 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Bunkers, Fur Lane, Heathfields, Lower Arthurs, Saddleworth, and Shaws can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Boarshurst
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Boarshurst has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Boarshurst — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Boarshurst. Boarshurst is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Boarshurst. Census data puts 15.8% of Boarshurst's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,567 residents in the neighbourhood around Boarshurst, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Boarshurst is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Boarshurst attend schools such as Saddleworth School (1.6 miles) and Mossley Hollins High School (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Boarshurst's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 47,369 pupils (DfE data). Boarshurst's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Boarshurst is about 11 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Boarshurst. The closest on record are Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 2 miles away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 2 miles away; and The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 4 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Boarshurst
Many people in Boarshurst delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Boarshurst — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Boarshurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Boarshurst
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Boarshurst, Borough of Oldham within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Bunkers, Fur Lane, Heathfields, Lower Arthurs, Saddleworth, and Shaws may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Boarshurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Boarshurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Boarshurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Boarshurst is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants (2.3 miles) and Mossley Dental Care (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Boarshurst?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Boarshurst, 33 practices within 10 miles and 175 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Boarshurst?
The nearest practice to Boarshurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (4.5 miles) and STALY Dental - Stalybridge (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Boarshurst, Borough of Oldham?
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 Boarshurst, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.