Orthodontic practices near Boothstown
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Boothstown, 85 practices within 10 and 203 practices within 20. The closest is Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, 1.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennyblack DentalSwinton | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Astley Dental CentreTyldesley | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Nova Dental StudioWalkden | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Worsley Dental CentreSwinton | 2.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (135 reviews) |
| Greenlane Dental PracticeLeigh | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (137 reviews) |
| Bolton Road Dental CentreFarnworth | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (250 reviews) |
| The Tooth ArtistFarnworth | 3.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEManchester | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Boothstown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swinton, 1.6 miles east; the next are Tyldesley (1.6 miles west) and Walkden (1.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swinton | 3 | 1.6 miles east |
| Tyldesley | 1 | 1.6 miles west |
| Walkden | 1 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Leigh | 2 | 3.1 miles west |
| Farnworth | 3 | 3.3 miles north |
| Manchester | 4 | 3.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Boothstown
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr. in Radcliffe (5.0 from 524 reviews), 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 5.0 (439 reviews) | 3.6 miles east |
| Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Renova DentalEccles | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Boothstown at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Salford |
| 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 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,999 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 36.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,965 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Salford | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 42 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Salford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lowry Academy — 1.7 miles Co-op Academy Walkden — 1.8 miles St Mary's Catholic High School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,484 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 131 schools, 44,488 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pennyblack Dental, Swinton — 2 miles Astley Dental Centre, Tyldesley — 2 miles Nova Dental Studio, Walkden — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 85 within 10 miles, 203 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 Boothstown
Boothstown is 1.6 miles from Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 85 practices, and within 20 there are 203.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Astley Dental Centre (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bolton Road Dental Centre (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Boothstown list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Boothstown are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Boothstown
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Research orthodontic options in Boothstown
Orthodontist in Boothstown: People weighing up braces or aligners in Boothstown can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Boothstown and the wider City and Borough of Salford area.
Practice signals around Boothstown
There is no orthodontist on our records in Boothstown itself. The nearest recorded are Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, about 2 miles away; Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about 2 miles away; and Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about 2 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as New Manchester, Mosley Common, Parr Brow, Ellenbrook, Engine Fold, and Parr Fold may also help.
Area profile for Boothstown
By ONS classification, Boothstown falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.5% of Boothstown's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Boothstown, 7% of the 1,999 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across City and Borough of Salford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Boothstown has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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. The closest secondary schools to Boothstown are The Lowry Academy (1.7 miles) and Co-op Academy Walkden (1.8 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Boothstown's Local Authority area covers 131 schools and 44,488 pupils, according to DfE figures. Boothstown falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Boothstown is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.
Boothstown at a glance
New Manchester is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Boothstown.
All Orthodontic Options in Boothstown Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Boothstown offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Boothstown — Local Context
Not every practice near Boothstown offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Boothstown is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Boothstown, 7% of the 1,999 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across City and Borough of Salford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Boothstown has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Boothstown are served by secondary schools including The Lowry Academy (1.7 miles) and Co-op Academy Walkden (1.8 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Boothstown's Local Authority has 131 schools educating 44,488 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Boothstown among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Boothstown is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Boothstown. The nearest we do hold are Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, about 2 miles away; Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about 2 miles away; and Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Boothstown
Starting orthodontic treatment in Boothstown can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Boothstown
Treatment in Boothstown 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 Boothstown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Boothstown
This part of the page places Boothstown, City and Borough of Salford in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to New Manchester, Mosley Common, Parr Brow, Ellenbrook, Engine Fold, and Parr Fold for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Boothstown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Boothstown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Boothstown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Boothstown is Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, about 1.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Astley Dental Centre (1.6 miles) and Nova Dental Studio (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Boothstown?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Boothstown, 85 practices within 10 miles and 203 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Boothstown?
The nearest practice to Boothstown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, about 1.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Astley Dental Centre (1.6 miles) and Greenlane Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Boothstown, City and Borough of Salford?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Boothstown, City and Borough of Salford?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.