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Orthodontic practices near Ellenbrook

On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Ellenbrook, 80 practices within 10 and 205 practices within 20. The closest is Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, 1.0 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Nova Dental StudioWalkden1.0 miles east–––5.0 (33 reviews)
Bolton Road Dental CentreFarnworth2.1 miles north-east✓–✓4.4 (250 reviews)
The Tooth ArtistFarnworth2.1 miles north-east–––5.0 (18 reviews)
Pennyblack DentalSwinton2.2 miles south-east✓––4.9 (228 reviews)
Astley Dental CentreTyldesley2.2 miles south-west✓–✓4.6 (154 reviews)
Worsley Dental CentreSwinton2.7 miles south-east–✓✓4.8 (135 reviews)
Bolton Orthodontic CentreFarnworth3.0 miles north✓––4.2 (25 reviews)
Greenlane Dental PracticeLeigh3.6 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (137 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Ellenbrook with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walkden, 1.0 miles east; the next are Farnworth (2.1 miles north-east) and Swinton (2.2 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Walkden11.0 miles east
Farnworth32.1 miles north-east
Swinton32.2 miles south-east
Tyldesley12.2 miles south-west
Leigh23.6 miles south-west
Manchester33.6 miles east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ellenbrook

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashley Latter Ltd in Radcliffe (5.0 from 532 reviews), 5.5 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe5.0 (532 reviews)5.5 miles north-east
Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe5.0 (524 reviews)5.2 miles north-east
Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton5.0 (439 reviews)3.6 miles east
Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston5.0 (361 reviews)5.8 miles south-east

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

Ellenbrook at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSalford
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 1620.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,143 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 39.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car13.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,839 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England
Access within City and Borough of Salford31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 42 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Salford
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Lowry Academy — 0.4 miles
Star Salford Academy — 0.5 miles
Co-op Academy Walkden — 1.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles12 schools, about 12,336 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area131 schools, 44,488 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesNova Dental Studio, Walkden — 1 miles
Bolton Road Dental Centre, Farnworth — 2 miles
Pennyblack Dental, Swinton — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles80 within 10 miles, 205 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 Ellenbrook

Ellenbrook is 1 miles from Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 80 practices, and within 20 there are 205.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Astley Dental Centre (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bolton Road Dental Centre (2.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Ellenbrook list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Ellenbrook are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bolton Road Dental Centre in Farnworth, 2.1 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 Ellenbrook

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Teeth straightening options in Ellenbrook

Orthodontist in Ellenbrook: This page was put together for people in Ellenbrook who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City and Borough of Salford.

More local pages to browse

You can continue browsing related location pages including Engine Fold, Little Hulton, New Manchester, Mosley Common, Parr Brow, and Boothstown if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

What local practice data suggests in Ellenbrook

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ellenbrook. The nearest we do hold are Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about a mile away; Bolton Road Dental Centre in Farnworth, about 2 miles away; and Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, about 2 miles away.

About Ellenbrook

The nearest other location we cover is Engine Fold, under 1 km to the east.

Area profile for Ellenbrook

ONS classifies Ellenbrook as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ellenbrook falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Ellenbrook's under-16 share sits at 20.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,143 residents in Ellenbrook's census neighbourhood, below the 7.6% average across City and Borough of Salford. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ellenbrook is better served than 90% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Ellenbrook attend schools such as The Lowry Academy (0.4 miles) and Star Salford Academy (0.5 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 131 schools and 44,488 pupils across Ellenbrook's Local Authority. Ellenbrook falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ellenbrook is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ellenbrook

Many people in Ellenbrook 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ellenbrook

Provision in Ellenbrook varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Ellenbrook is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ellenbrook. Census data puts 20.8% of Ellenbrook's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ellenbrook, 6.7% of the 2,143 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across City and Borough of Salford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ellenbrook has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ellenbrook are The Lowry Academy (0.4 miles) and Star Salford Academy (0.5 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 131 schools and 44,488 pupils in Ellenbrook's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Ellenbrook sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ellenbrook is about 8 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ellenbrook

The orthodontic landscape in Ellenbrook offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ellenbrook

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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ellenbrook. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Ellenbrook

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ellenbrook?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ellenbrook is Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about 1.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Bolton Road Dental Centre (2.1 miles) and The Tooth Artist (2.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Ellenbrook?

Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Ellenbrook, 80 practices within 10 miles and 205 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ellenbrook?

The nearest practice to Ellenbrook that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bolton Road Dental Centre in Farnworth, about 2.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Pennyblack Dental (2.2 miles) and Astley Dental Centre (2.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ellenbrook, City and Borough of Salford?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ellenbrook, City and Borough of Salford?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleEllenbrook, City and Borough of Salford Orthodontist
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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