Orthodontic practices near Buckley Wood
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Buckley Wood, 66 practices within 10 and 180 practices within 20. The closest is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 1.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 1.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 2.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 2.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| One DentalRochdale | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (561 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckley Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 1.8 miles south-east; the next are Middleton (2.9 miles west) and Rochdale (3.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 1.8 miles south-east |
| Middleton | 1 | 2.9 miles west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 3.6 miles north |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Heywood | 3 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 4.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buckley Wood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bamford Orthodontic Practice in Heywood (5.0 from 164 reviews), 4.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckley Wood 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,218 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,185 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 80th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Chadderton School — 0.5 miles E-ACT the Oldham Academy North — 0.6 miles The Radclyffe School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 21,336 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 | Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic, Chadderton — 2 miles SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 3 miles Deeplish Dental Practice, Rochdale — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 66 within 10 miles, 180 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Wood
The nearest practice to Buckley Wood is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 1.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 66 practices, and within 20 there are 180.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (2.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Buckley Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Buckley Wood are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 1.8 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 Buckley Wood
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Buckley Wood
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Buckley Wood, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Borough of Oldham.
Local provider signals in Buckley Wood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Buckley Wood itself. The nearest recorded are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 3 miles away; and Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 4 miles away.
Local snapshot of Buckley Wood
Chadderton Heights is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Buckley Wood.
What official data says about Buckley Wood
Officially, Buckley Wood is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Buckley Wood sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.1% of Buckley Wood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,218 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckley Wood, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Buckley Wood has more choice than 89% 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 Wood attend schools such as North Chadderton School (0.5 miles) and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.6 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Buckley Wood's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 47,369 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Buckley Wood is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Buckley Wood is about 8 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Buckley Wood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Buckley Wood helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Buckley Wood
Treatment in Buckley Wood runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Buckley Wood
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Buckley Wood
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buckley Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buckley Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckley Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckley Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckley Wood is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 1.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (1.8 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckley Wood?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Buckley Wood, 66 practices within 10 miles and 180 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckley Wood?
The nearest practice to Buckley Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 1.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (2.6 miles) and Crescent Orthodontics (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckley Wood, Borough of Oldham?
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 Buckley Wood, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.