Orthodontic practices near Engine Fold
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Engine Fold, 81 practices within 10 and 204 practices within 20. The closest is Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, 0.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Dental StudioWalkden | 0.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Bolton Road Dental CentreFarnworth | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (250 reviews) |
| Pennyblack DentalSwinton | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| The Tooth ArtistFarnworth | 1.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Worsley Dental CentreSwinton | 2.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (135 reviews) |
| Astley Dental CentreTyldesley | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Bolton Orthodontic CentreFarnworth | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (25 reviews) |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 3.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (439 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Engine Fold with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walkden, 0.6 miles east; the next are Farnworth (1.9 miles north-east) and Swinton (1.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walkden | 1 | 0.6 miles east |
| Farnworth | 3 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Swinton | 3 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Tyldesley | 1 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Manchester | 3 | 3.2 miles east |
| Bolton | 6 | 3.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Engine Fold
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), 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 5.0 (439 reviews) | 3.2 miles east |
| Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Engine Fold at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Salford |
| 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 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,143 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 39.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,839 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Salford | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 42 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Salford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lowry Academy — 0.3 miles Star Salford Academy — 0.6 miles Co-op Academy Walkden — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 14,396 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 131 schools, 44,488 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Nova Dental Studio, Walkden — under a mile Bolton Road Dental Centre, Farnworth — 2 miles Pennyblack Dental, Swinton — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 81 within 10 miles, 204 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 Engine Fold
The nearest practice to Engine Fold is Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, 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 81 practices, and within 20 there are 204.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Astley Dental Centre (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bolton Road Dental Centre (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Engine Fold list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Engine Fold are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bolton Road Dental Centre in Farnworth, 1.9 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 Engine Fold
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Explore teeth straightening in Engine Fold
Orthodontist in Engine Fold: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Engine Fold? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Engine Fold itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Salford.
Practice data for Engine Fold
There is no orthodontist on our records in Engine Fold itself. The closest on record are Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, under a mile away; Bolton Road Dental Centre in Farnworth, about 2 miles away; and Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, about 2 miles away.
About Engine Fold
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Ellenbrook, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Engine Fold
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Engine Fold sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Engine Fold's under-16 share sits at 20.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,143 residents in the neighbourhood around Engine Fold, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across City and Borough of Salford. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (21), Engine Fold has more choice than 92% 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 Engine Fold attend schools such as The Lowry Academy (0.3 miles) and Star Salford Academy (0.6 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Engine Fold's Local Authority has 131 schools educating 44,488 pupils (DfE data). Engine Fold falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Engine Fold is about 8 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
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Pages for Ellenbrook, Walkden, Little Hulton, New Manchester, Parr Fold, and New Bury follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
All Orthodontic Options in Engine Fold Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Engine Fold has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Engine Fold
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Engine Fold
Many people in Engine Fold delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Engine Fold
Practices serving Engine Fold differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Engine Fold is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Engine Fold falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.8% of Engine Fold's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Engine Fold, 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (21), Engine Fold has more choice than 92% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Engine Fold attend schools such as The Lowry Academy (0.3 miles) and Star Salford Academy (0.6 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Engine Fold's Local Authority has 131 schools educating 44,488 pupils (DfE data). Engine Fold falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Engine Fold is about 8 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Engine Fold. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Engine Fold
This part of the page places Engine Fold, City and Borough of Salford in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Ellenbrook, Walkden, Little Hulton, New Manchester, Parr Fold, and New Bury.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Engine Fold
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Engine Fold often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Engine Fold?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Engine Fold is Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Bolton Road Dental Centre (1.9 miles) and Pennyblack Dental (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Engine Fold?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Engine Fold, 81 practices within 10 miles and 204 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Engine Fold?
The nearest practice to Engine Fold that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bolton Road Dental Centre in Farnworth, about 1.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Pennyblack Dental (1.9 miles) and Astley Dental Centre (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Engine Fold, City and Borough of Salford?
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 Engine Fold, City and Borough of Salford?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.