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Orthodontic practices near Brand Side

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Brand Side; 12 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, 7.9 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Fence House DentalMacclesfield7.9 miles west✓–✓5.0 (83 reviews)
Macclesfield OrthodonticsMacclesfield7.9 miles west✓✓✓5.0 (86 reviews)
Waters Green Dental and Implant ClinicMacclesfield8.0 miles west–––5.0 (47 reviews)
Roe Street Dental Practice MacclesfieldMacclesfield8.1 miles west–––4.9 (343 reviews)
MAC DentalMacclesfield8.2 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (2,117 reviews)
Dr. Reham MoawadMacclesfield8.3 miles west–––5.0 (14 reviews)
CHESHIRE CAT ORTHODONTICSMacclesfield8.3 miles west✓–––
Janet Gledhill OrthodonticsMacclesfield8.5 miles west✓––3.1 (17 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Brand Side with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Macclesfield, 7.9 miles west; the next are Prestbury (9.9 miles north-west) and Congleton (12.0 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Macclesfield117.9 miles west
Prestbury19.9 miles north-west
Congleton412.0 miles west
Biddulph112.1 miles south-west
Kidsgrove112.4 miles south-west
Stockport212.5 miles north-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brand Side

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is LUME DENTAL COSMETIC DENTISTS in Wilmslow (5.0 from 349 reviews), 14.4 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
LUME DENTAL COSMETIC DENTISTSWilmslow5.0 (349 reviews)14.4 miles north-west
Silk DentalMacclesfield5.0 (288 reviews)8.5 miles west
The Croft Dental & Implant PracticeWilmslow5.0 (184 reviews)14.2 miles north-west
Trinity House Dental CareWilmslow5.0 (164 reviews)14.1 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Brand Side at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaHigh Peak
NHS dental servicesNHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1619.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,587 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre48 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Derbyshire501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 21 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsBuxton Community School — 2.2 miles
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy — 3.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 954 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesFence House Dental, Macclesfield — 8 miles
Visage Dental Prestbury, Prestbury — 10 miles
Dr Madeleine Storey, Congleton — 12 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles12 within 10 miles, 78 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistDean Kennedy Dental Practice — 8 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 Brand Side

From Brand Side the nearest practice is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, 7.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 78.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fence House Dental (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Macclesfield Orthodontics (7.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Brand Side list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 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 Brand Side are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 21 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Brand Side to Fence House Dental is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Brand Side

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Brand Side

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Brand Side, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Brand Side with the wider Derbyshire area.

Practice data for Brand Side

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Brand Side. The nearest recorded are Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 8 miles away; Visage Dental Prestbury, about 10 miles away; and Dr Madeleine Storey in Congleton, about 12 miles away.

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You can continue browsing related location pages including Dove Head, Colshaw, Ladmanlow, Flash, Knotbury, and Harpur Hill if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

The local picture in Brand Side

Brand Side — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 2,587 residents in Brand Side's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Brand Side; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Brand Side are served by secondary schools including Buxton Community School (2.2 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Brand Side's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brand Side is about 21 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.

A quick look at Brand Side

The nearest other location we cover is Dove Head, under 1 km to the north.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Brand Side

The orthodontic landscape in Brand Side offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Treatment Options in Brand Side — Local Context

No orthodontic practice covers Brand Side directly, though Dean Kennedy Dental Practice (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Brand Side falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Brand Side sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.3% of Brand Side's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Brand Side, 8.4% of the 2,587 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Brand Side has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Brand Side attend schools such as Buxton Community School (2.2 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Brand Side sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Brand Side is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 21 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Brand Side itself. The closest on record are Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 8 miles away; Visage Dental Prestbury, about 10 miles away; and Dr Madeleine Storey in Congleton, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

The Orthodontic Journey in Brand Side

Many people in Brand Side delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Brand Side

No orthodontic practice covers Brand Side directly, though Dean Kennedy Dental Practice (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Brand Side is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Brand Side sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.3% of Brand Side's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 2,587 residents in Brand Side's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. People in Brand Side usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Brand Side attend schools such as Buxton Community School (2.2 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Brand Side 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 Brand Side is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 21 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brand Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Brand Side

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brand Side often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brand Side?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brand Side is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 7.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Macclesfield Orthodontics (7.9 miles) and Waters Green Dental and Implant Clinic (8.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Brand Side?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brand Side, 12 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Macclesfield, 7.9 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brand Side?

The nearest practice to Brand Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fence House Dental in Macclesfield, about 7.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Macclesfield Orthodontics (7.9 miles) and MAC Dental (8.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brand Side, Derbyshire?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Brand Side, Derbyshire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleBrand Side, Derbyshire Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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