Orthodontic practices near Crankwood
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Crankwood, 51 practices within 10 and 221 practices within 20. The closest is Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, 1.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowton Dental CentreGolborne | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (57 reviews) |
| Marcin PiekaraLeigh | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Ashton Dental & Implant CentreAshton in Makerfield | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (26 reviews) |
| Ashton Smile ClinicAshton in Makerfield | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (86 reviews) |
| Boutique Dental 23Ashton in Makerfield | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (136 reviews) |
| Greenlane Dental PracticeLeigh | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (137 reviews) |
| Talking Teeth Dental Practice | Wigan & SalfordWigan | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 2.9 (31 reviews) |
| Astley Dental CentreTyldesley | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crankwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Golborne, 1.2 miles south-west; the next are Leigh (2.1 miles east) and Ashton in Makerfield (2.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Golborne | 1 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Leigh | 2 | 2.1 miles east |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 2.8 miles west |
| Wigan | 6 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Tyldesley | 1 | 4.6 miles east |
| Warrington | 8 | 5.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crankwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan (5.0 from 401 reviews), 5.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Circ DentalStandish | 5.0 (166 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Nova Dental StudioWalkden | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| Kiln Lane DentalSt Helens | 4.9 (446 reviews) | 8.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crankwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| 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 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,886 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 37.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 591 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Wigan | 46th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Golborne High School — 1.0 miles Lowton Church of England High School — 1.4 miles The Westleigh School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,419 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lowton Dental Centre, Golborne — 1 miles Marcin Piekara, Leigh — 2 miles Ashton Dental & Implant Centre, Ashton in Makerfield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 51 within 10 miles, 221 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 Crankwood
The nearest practice to Crankwood is Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 51 practices, and within 20 there are 221.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Boutique Dental 23 (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Crankwood list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Crankwood are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crankwood
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Orthodontist in Crankwood: Before booking anything in Crankwood, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Borough of Wigan, not just Crankwood.
Local treatment availability around Crankwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Crankwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about a mile away; Marcin Piekara in Leigh, about 2 miles away; and Ashton Dental & Implant Centre in Ashton in Makerfield, about 3 miles away.
Area profile for Crankwood
Crankwood — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 17.9% of Crankwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,886 residents in Crankwood's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crankwood is better served than 79% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Crankwood are served by secondary schools including Golborne High School (1.0 miles) and Lowton Church of England High School (1.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 137 schools and 48,586 pupils across Crankwood's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Crankwood among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crankwood is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 14 miles away.
A quick look at Crankwood
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Plank Lane, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bickershaw, Lowton St Mary's, Plank Lane, Aspull Common, Lowton, and Lowton Common.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crankwood
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Crankwood can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crankwood
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Crankwood
Orthodontic treatment in Crankwood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crankwood
What's available in Crankwood depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Crankwood falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crankwood falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Crankwood's under-16 share sits at 17.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,886 residents in Crankwood's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Crankwood has more choice than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Crankwood are served by secondary schools including Golborne High School (1.0 miles) and Lowton Church of England High School (1.4 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 137 schools and 48,586 pupils across Crankwood's Local Authority. Crankwood's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crankwood is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 14 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crankwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crankwood
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Crankwood, Borough of Wigan alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Bickershaw, Lowton St Mary's, Plank Lane, Aspull Common, Lowton, and Lowton Common.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crankwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crankwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crankwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crankwood is Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Marcin Piekara (2.1 miles) and Ashton Dental & Implant Centre (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crankwood?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Crankwood, 51 practices within 10 miles and 221 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crankwood?
The nearest practice to Crankwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ashton Smile Clinic (2.8 miles) and Boutique Dental 23 (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crankwood, Borough of Wigan?
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 Crankwood, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.