Orthodontic practices near Buckley Wells
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Buckley Wells, 74 practices within 10 and 195 practices within 20. The closest is Knowsley Dental in Bury, 0.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley DentalBury | 0.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (39 reviews) |
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 0.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (538 reviews) |
| Synergy DentalBury | 0.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (403 reviews) |
| Dentist on the RockBury | 0.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Brandlesholme DentistryBury | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (209 reviews) |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (532 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeBury | 2.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (34 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckley Wells with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bury, 0.4 miles east; the next are Radcliffe (1.7 miles south) and Whitefield (2.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bury | 7 | 0.4 miles east |
| Radcliffe | 2 | 1.7 miles south |
| Whitefield | 3 | 2.8 miles south |
| Bolton | 6 | 3.6 miles west |
| Ramsbottom | 1 | 3.9 miles north |
| Prestwich | 2 | 4.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buckley Wells
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), 0.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 0.4 miles north-west |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 1.7 miles south |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 2.4 miles south |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckley Wells at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bury |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,870 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,968 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Bury | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 70 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Bury |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy — 0.2 miles Bury Church of England High School — 0.4 miles The Derby High School — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 5,567 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 91 schools, 30,505 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Knowsley Dental, Bury — under a mile Ashley Latter Ltd, Radcliffe — 2 miles Inglewood House Dental Practice, Whitefield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 74 within 10 miles, 195 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 Buckley Wells
Buckley Wells has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Knowsley Dental in Bury is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 74 practices, and within 20 there are 195.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr. (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inglewood House Dental Practice (2.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Buckley Wells 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 Buckley Wells are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentist on the Rock in Bury, under a mile 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 Buckley Wells
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Orthodontist in Buckley Wells: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Buckley Wells? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Borough of Bury, not just Buckley Wells.
The local picture in Buckley Wells
Buckley Wells is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 18.4% of Buckley Wells's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,870 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckley Wells, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.5% average across Borough of Bury. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Buckley Wells is better served than 94% 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 Buckley Wells attend schools such as St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles) and Bury Church of England High School (0.4 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Buckley Wells's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,505 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Buckley Wells among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Buckley Wells is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Bury Ground, Tentersfield, Woodhill Fold, Bury, Fishpool, and Redvales.
Practice signals around Buckley Wells
There is no orthodontist on our records in Buckley Wells itself. The nearest we do hold are Knowsley Dental in Bury, under a mile away; Ashley Latter Ltd in Radcliffe, about 2 miles away; and Inglewood House Dental Practice in Whitefield, about 3 miles away.
Buckley Wells at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Bury Ground, under 1 km to the east.
All Orthodontic Options in Buckley Wells Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Buckley Wells has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Buckley Wells — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Buckley Wells vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Buckley Wells as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Buckley Wells sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Buckley Wells's under-16 share sits at 18.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,870 residents in Buckley Wells's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.5% average across Borough of Bury. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Buckley Wells is better served than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Buckley Wells are served by secondary schools including St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles) and Bury Church of England High School (0.4 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Buckley Wells's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,505 pupils (DfE data). Buckley Wells's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Buckley Wells is about 9 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buckley Wells. The closest on record are Knowsley Dental in Bury, under a mile away; Ashley Latter Ltd in Radcliffe, about 2 miles away; and Inglewood House Dental Practice in Whitefield, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Buckley Wells
Many people in Buckley Wells delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Buckley Wells
Treatment in Buckley Wells 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 Buckley Wells. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckley Wells
This section helps connect Buckley Wells, Borough of Bury to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bury Ground, Tentersfield, Woodhill Fold, Bury, Fishpool, and Redvales.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buckley Wells
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckley Wells often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckley Wells?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckley Wells is Knowsley Dental in Bury, about 0.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Eye & Dental Clinic (0.4 miles) and Synergy Dental (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckley Wells?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Buckley Wells, 74 practices within 10 miles and 195 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckley Wells?
The nearest practice to Buckley Wells that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentist on the Rock in Bury, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Brandlesholme Dentistry (1.4 miles) and Ashley Latter Ltd (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckley Wells, Borough of Bury?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buckley Wells, Borough of Bury?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.