Orthodontic practices near Flixton
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Flixton, 91 practices within 10 and 196 practices within 20. The closest is Manchester Dental in Urmston, 0.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester DentalUrmston | 0.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (150 reviews) |
| Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston | 1.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (361 reviews) |
| Circle DentalStretford | 1.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (630 reviews) |
| Riyo DentalStretford | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (498 reviews) |
| Ash Villa Dental PracticeSale | 2.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (217 reviews) |
| Sale Dental SpaSale | 2.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (351 reviews) |
| TURRET ORTHODONTISTSale | 2.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Turret Orthodontics ManchesterSale | 2.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (247 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flixton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Urmston, 0.7 miles east; the next are Stretford (1.9 miles east) and Sale (2.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Urmston | 2 | 0.7 miles east |
| Stretford | 2 | 1.9 miles east |
| Sale | 6 | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Eccles | 1 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Swinton | 3 | 3.4 miles north |
| Manchester | 3 | 3.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flixton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aligned Orthodontics in Swinton (5.0 from 439 reviews), 4.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 5.0 (439 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Re-Ignite DentalAltrincham | 5.0 (363 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
| Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 1.2 miles east |
| Barrington Dental CareAltrincham | 5.0 (262 reviews) | 4.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flixton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Trafford |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,928 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,436 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Trafford | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Trafford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Flixton Girls School — 0.4 miles Wellacre Technology Academy — 0.7 miles Urmston Grammar Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,287 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 101 schools, 45,043 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Manchester Dental, Urmston — under a mile Circle Dental, Stretford — 2 miles Ash Villa Dental Practice, Sale — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 91 within 10 miles, 196 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 Flixton
Flixton has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Manchester Dental in Urmston is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 91 practices, and within 20 there are 196.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Manchester Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Stretford Road Dental Practice (1.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Flixton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Flixton are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Riyo Dental in Stretford, 2.7 miles 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 Flixton
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Orthodontist in Flixton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Flixton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Flixton and the wider Trafford area.
Local provider signals in Flixton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Flixton itself. The nearest we do hold are Manchester Dental in Urmston, under a mile away; Circle Dental in Stretford, about 2 miles away; and Ash Villa Dental Practice in Sale, about 3 miles away.
A quick look at Flixton
Just around 1 km north-west, Calder Bank is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Calder Bank, Woods End, Davyhulme, Urmston, Peel Green, and Dumplington.
What official data says about Flixton
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Flixton sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Flixton's under-16 share sits at 19.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,928 residents in Flixton's census neighbourhood, below the 7.6% average across Trafford. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Flixton has more choice than 93% 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 Flixton attend schools such as Flixton Girls School (0.4 miles) and Wellacre Technology Academy (0.7 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Flixton's Local Authority area covers 101 schools and 45,043 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Flixton sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Flixton is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 6 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Flixton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Flixton helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Flixton
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Flixton
Orthodontic practices in and around Flixton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Flixton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.2% of Flixton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,928 residents in Flixton's census neighbourhood, below the 7.6% average across Trafford. With 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, Flixton is better served than 93% 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 Flixton attend schools such as Flixton Girls School (0.4 miles) and Wellacre Technology Academy (0.7 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 101 schools and 45,043 pupils in Flixton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Flixton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Flixton is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Flixton
The orthodontic landscape in Flixton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Flixton — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Flixton. Flixton's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Flixton sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Flixton, 6.4% of the 1,928 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Trafford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Flixton has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Flixton are served by secondary schools including Flixton Girls School (0.4 miles) and Wellacre Technology Academy (0.7 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 101 schools and 45,043 pupils across Flixton's Local Authority. Flixton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Flixton is about 6 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. There is no orthodontist on our records in Flixton itself. The nearest recorded are Manchester Dental in Urmston, under a mile away; Circle Dental in Stretford, about 2 miles away; and Ash Villa Dental Practice in Sale, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Flixton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Flixton
This part of the page places Flixton, Trafford in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Calder Bank, Woods End, Davyhulme, Urmston, Peel Green, and Dumplington may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Flixton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flixton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flixton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flixton is Manchester Dental in Urmston, about 0.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Stretford Road Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and Circle Dental (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flixton?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Flixton, 91 practices within 10 miles and 196 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flixton?
The nearest practice to Flixton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Riyo Dental in Stretford, about 2.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include TURRET ORTHODONTIST (2.9 miles) and Turret Orthodontics Manchester (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flixton, Trafford?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Flixton, Trafford?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.