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Orthodontic practices near Crowhill

On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Crowhill, 78 practices within 10 and 168 practices within 20. The closest is Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, 0.5 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Ashton Primary Care CentreAshton-under-Lyne0.5 miles south-east–––4.0 (83 reviews)
Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne0.9 miles east✓✓✓2.7 (25 reviews)
Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne1.1 miles east–✓✓4.9 (225 reviews)
Northern OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne1.1 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (154 reviews)
Kingswater Dental PracticeDenton1.8 miles south–✓✓4.8 (147 reviews)
Walmsley DentalDroylsden2.1 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (347 reviews)
STALY Dental - StalybridgeStalybridge2.1 miles east✓–✓4.9 (216 reviews)
Denton Orthodontics CentreDenton2.3 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (85 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Crowhill with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashton-under-Lyne, 0.5 miles south-east; the next are Denton (1.8 miles south) and Droylsden (2.1 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Ashton-under-Lyne50.5 miles south-east
Denton31.8 miles south
Droylsden12.1 miles west
Stalybridge12.1 miles east
Chadderton42.4 miles north-west
Hyde13.2 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 Crowhill

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stylist Dental Clinics in Manchester (5.0 from 1,026 reviews), 5.6 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester5.0 (1,026 reviews)5.6 miles west
Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley5.0 (30 reviews)3.4 miles north-east
Holly House Dental PracticeStockport4.9 (874 reviews)4.4 miles south
Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley4.9 (491 reviews)4.2 miles north-east

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

Crowhill at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaTameside
NHS dental servicesNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1631.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,174 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally12.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally13.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car29.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,825 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England
Access within Borough of Tameside18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 69 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county12.5% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Tameside
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 6 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsLaurus Ryecroft — 0.9 miles
Dixons Ashton Academy — 1.5 miles
Audenshaw School — 1.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles17 schools, about 17,888 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area106 schools, 37,051 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAshton Primary Care Centre, Ashton-under-Lyne — under a mile
Kingswater Dental Practice, Denton — 2 miles
Walmsley Dental, Droylsden — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles78 within 10 miles, 168 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsOL7

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 Crowhill

Crowhill has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 78 practices, and within 20 there are 168.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Eagle House Dental (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Kingswater Dental Practice (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 25 of the practices around Crowhill list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Crowhill are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Links Orthodontics in Ashton-under-Lyne, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 6 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Crowhill

Borough of Tameside12 nearby locations

Compare orthodontic care in Crowhill

Orthodontist in Crowhill: This page was put together for people in Crowhill who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Borough of Tameside.

Crowhill in context

Crowhill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Crowhill skews family-heavy: 31.2% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 12.5% of the 2,174 residents in Crowhill's census neighbourhood, above the 7.5% average across Borough of Tameside. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crowhill is better served than 89% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Crowhill are served by secondary schools including Laurus Ryecroft (0.9 miles) and Dixons Ashton Academy (1.5 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Crowhill's Local Authority area covers 106 schools and 37,051 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Crowhill sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Crowhill is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Keep exploring nearby

Related pages for Ashton-under-Lyne, Limehurst, Bardsley, Guide Bridge, Hooley Hill, and Littlemoss are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Crowhill in numbers

Ashton-under-Lyne is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Crowhill.

Useful local orthodontic context for Crowhill

There is no orthodontist on our records in Crowhill itself. The nearest recorded are Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, under a mile away; Kingswater Dental Practice in Denton, about 2 miles away; and Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, about 2 miles away.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Crowhill

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crowhill helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crowhill

Orthodontic practices in and around Crowhill vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Crowhill falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crowhill. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 31.2% of Crowhill's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crowhill, 12.5% of the 2,174 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.5% average across Borough of Tameside, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crowhill is better served than 89% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Crowhill are served by secondary schools including Laurus Ryecroft (0.9 miles) and Dixons Ashton Academy (1.5 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 106 schools and 37,051 pupils across Crowhill's Local Authority. Crowhill's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crowhill is about 6 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Orthodontic Treatments in Crowhill

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Crowhill can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crowhill

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crowhill — 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 Crowhill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Crowhill

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crowhill?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crowhill is Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 0.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Links Orthodontics (0.9 miles) and Eagle House Dental (1.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Crowhill?

Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Crowhill, 78 practices within 10 miles and 168 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crowhill?

The nearest practice to Crowhill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Links Orthodontics in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 0.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Northern Orthodontics (1.1 miles) and Walmsley Dental (2.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crowhill, Borough of Tameside?

Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crowhill, Borough of Tameside?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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TitleCrowhill, Borough of Tameside Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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