Orthodontic practices near Cold Hurst
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Cold Hurst, 66 practices within 10 and 180 practices within 20. The closest is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 0.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 2.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 3.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 3.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 3.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cold Hurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (3.7 miles south-east) and Mossley (3.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Mossley | 2 | 3.7 miles east |
| Middleton | 1 | 3.7 miles west |
| Rochdale | 6 | 4.4 miles north |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 4.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cold Hurst
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), 5.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 3.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cold Hurst 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,407 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 66.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,835 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 17th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.4% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blue Coat CofE School — 0.6 miles The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy — 0.6 miles E-ACT the Oldham Academy North — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 20,519 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 — under a mile Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 4 miles Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 66 within 10 miles, 180 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 Cold Hurst
The nearest practice to Cold Hurst is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 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 66 practices, and within 20 there are 180.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oldham Orthodontics (1.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Cold Hurst 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 Cold Hurst are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, under a mile 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 Cold Hurst
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cold Hurst, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Cold Hurst or another part of Borough of Oldham.
About Cold Hurst
The nearest other location we cover is Cold Hurst Hollow, under 1 km to the north.
Area profile for Cold Hurst
Cold Hurst — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 25% of Cold Hurst's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cold Hurst, 10.4% of the 2,407 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cold Hurst has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Cold Hurst are served by secondary schools including The Blue Coat CofE School (0.6 miles) and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.6 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Cold Hurst's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 47,369 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Cold Hurst sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cold Hurst is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Cold Hurst Hollow, Bank Top, Burnley Brow, Frank Hill, Long Sight, and Oldham may also help.
What local practice data suggests in Cold Hurst
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cold Hurst itself. The nearest we do hold are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, under a mile away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 4 miles away; and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 4 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cold Hurst
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cold Hurst can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cold Hurst
Treatment in Cold Hurst runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cold Hurst
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cold Hurst has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cold Hurst
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cold Hurst — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cold Hurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cold Hurst
These local links are here for anyone comparing Cold Hurst, Borough of Oldham against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Cold Hurst Hollow, Bank Top, Burnley Brow, Frank Hill, Long Sight, and Oldham may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cold Hurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cold Hurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cold Hurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cold Hurst is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (0.7 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cold Hurst?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Cold Hurst, 66 practices within 10 miles and 180 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cold Hurst?
The nearest practice to Cold Hurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (1.7 miles) and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cold Hurst, Borough of Oldham?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cold Hurst, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.