Orthodontic practices near Bottoms
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Bottoms, 52 practices within 10 and 166 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, 0.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 0.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 0.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| STALY Dental - StalybridgeStalybridge | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne | 2.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Northern OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (154 reviews) |
| Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (25 reviews) |
| Ashton Primary Care CentreAshton-under-Lyne | 2.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (83 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bottoms with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley, 0.5 miles north; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (0.6 miles north-west) and Stalybridge (1.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley | 2 | 0.5 miles north |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Chadderton | 4 | 3.4 miles west |
| Denton | 3 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Hyde | 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 Bottoms
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Bridge Dental Care in Marple (5.0 from 133 reviews), 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Dental CareMarple | 5.0 (133 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 0.5 miles north |
| North West OrthodonticsMarple | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Holly House Dental PracticeStockport | 4.9 (874 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bottoms 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 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,448 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,651 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% 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 Tameside | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 69 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Tameside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mossley Hollins High School — 0.8 miles St Damian's RC Science College — 1.5 miles Dixons Pennine Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,842 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 | Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants, Mossley — under a mile Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — under a mile STALY Dental - Stalybridge, Stalybridge — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 52 within 10 miles, 166 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 Bottoms
The nearest practice to Bottoms is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, 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 52 practices, and within 20 there are 166.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Eagle House Dental (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (3.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Bottoms list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bottoms are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.4 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 Bottoms
Borough of Tameside12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Bottoms
Orthodontist in Bottoms: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Bottoms often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Borough of Tameside.
What official data says about Bottoms
Bottoms 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 data puts 18.6% of Bottoms's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,448 residents in the neighbourhood around Bottoms, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.5% average across Borough of Tameside. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Bottoms has more choice 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. Families in Bottoms are served by secondary schools including Mossley Hollins High School (0.8 miles) and St Damian's RC Science College (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 106 schools and 37,051 pupils across Bottoms's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Bottoms close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bottoms is about 9 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
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About Bottoms
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Fox Platt, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Bottoms
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bottoms. The nearest recorded are Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, under a mile away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, under a mile away; and STALY Dental - Stalybridge, about 2 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bottoms
Many people in Bottoms 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Bottoms runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bottoms
Patients in Bottoms 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bottoms — Local Context
What's available in Bottoms depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Bottoms as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 18.6% of Bottoms's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bottoms, 8% of the 1,448 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.5% average across Borough of Tameside, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bottoms is better served 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. Secondary-age pupils near Bottoms attend schools such as Mossley Hollins High School (0.8 miles) and St Damian's RC Science College (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 106 schools and 37,051 pupils in Bottoms's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Bottoms is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bottoms is about 9 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bottoms itself. The nearest recorded are Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, under a mile away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, under a mile away; and STALY Dental - Stalybridge, about 2 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bottoms. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bottoms
These links help widen your research beyond Bottoms, Borough of Tameside if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Fox Platt, Heyrod, Luzley, Micklehurst, Mossley, and Mossley Brow may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bottoms
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bottoms often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bottoms?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bottoms is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Mossley Dental Care (0.6 miles) and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bottoms?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Bottoms, 52 practices within 10 miles and 166 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bottoms?
The nearest practice to Bottoms that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include STALY Dental - Stalybridge (1.9 miles) and Northern Orthodontics (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bottoms, Borough of Tameside?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bottoms, Borough of Tameside?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.