Orthodontic practices near Failsworth
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of Failsworth, 96 practices within 10 and 190 practices within 20. The closest is Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, 1.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmsley DentalDroylsden | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (347 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Thornley Park DentalDenton | 3.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (358 reviews) |
| Victoria ClinicManchester | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (461 reviews) |
| Ashton Primary Care CentreAshton-under-Lyne | 3.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (83 reviews) |
| Kingswater Dental PracticeDenton | 3.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Manchester Dental PracticeManchester | 3.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.1 (282 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Failsworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Droylsden, 1.5 miles south; the next are Chadderton (2.0 miles north-east) and Denton (3.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Droylsden | 1 | 1.5 miles south |
| Chadderton | 4 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Denton | 3 | 3.0 miles south |
| Manchester | 13 | 3.0 miles west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 3.1 miles east |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 3.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Failsworth
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), 3.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Deansgate Dental StudioManchester | 4.9 (950 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 4.4 miles west |
| Gartside Street Dental LoungeManchester | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Failsworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Manchester |
| 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 |
| Population | 20,555 |
| Residents under 16 | 24.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,793 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 32.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 46.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,025 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 29 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 56th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Co-op Academy Failsworth — 1.1 miles St Matthew's RC High School — 1.3 miles Droylsden Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 21,688 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 208 schools, 98,058 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Walmsley Dental, Droylsden — 2 miles Good Dentist, Chadderton — 2 miles Thornley Park Dental, Denton — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 96 within 10 miles, 190 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 Failsworth
The nearest practice to Failsworth is Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 96 practices, and within 20 there are 190.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Walmsley Dental (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (2.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 25 of the practices around Failsworth list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 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 Failsworth are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Failsworth
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Failsworth
Orthodontist in Failsworth: Before booking anything in Failsworth, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Borough of Oldham. Failsworth — a market town with a population of around 20,555 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Newton Heath, Moston, Holt Lane End, Droylsden, Gorton, and Openshaw.
Practice signals around Failsworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Failsworth itself. The nearest we do hold are Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, about 2 miles away; Good Dentist in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; and Thornley Park Dental in Denton, about 3 miles away.
The local picture in Failsworth
Failsworth's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Failsworth falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 24.1% of Failsworth's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,793 residents in the neighbourhood around Failsworth, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. With 29 orthodontic practices within five miles, Failsworth is better served than 95% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Failsworth are Co-op Academy Failsworth (1.1 miles) and St Matthew's RC High School (1.3 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. Failsworth's Local Authority has 208 schools educating 98,058 pupils (DfE data). Failsworth'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 Failsworth is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 4 miles away.
A quick look at Failsworth
With a population of roughly 20,555, Failsworth is a market town within Borough of Oldham. Newton Heath is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Failsworth.
The Orthodontic Journey in Failsworth
Orthodontic treatment in Failsworth is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Failsworth
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Failsworth — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Failsworth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Failsworth has the full spectrum of options. 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 Failsworth
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Failsworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Failsworth
If Failsworth, Borough of Oldham is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Newton Heath, Moston, Holt Lane End, Droylsden, Gorton, and Openshaw.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Failsworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Failsworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Failsworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Failsworth is Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, about 1.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Good Dentist (2.0 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Failsworth?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of Failsworth, 96 practices within 10 miles and 190 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Failsworth?
The nearest practice to Failsworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, about 1.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (2.7 miles) and Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Failsworth, Borough of Oldham?
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 Failsworth, Borough of Oldham?
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.