Orthodontic practices near Fur Lane
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Fur Lane, 33 practices within 10 and 175 practices within 20. The closest is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 2.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 2.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| STALY Dental - StalybridgeStalybridge | 4.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 4.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne | 5.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Northern OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 5.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (154 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fur Lane with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley, 1.6 miles south-west; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (2.4 miles south-west) and Chadderton (4.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley | 2 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Chadderton | 4 | 4.5 miles west |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Denton | 3 | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Hyde | 1 | 7.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fur Lane
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley (5.0 from 30 reviews), 2.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Holly House Dental PracticeStockport | 4.9 (874 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fur Lane at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Oldham |
| 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,567 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 61 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 64th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saddleworth School — 1.6 miles Mossley Hollins High School — 1.8 miles Co-op Academy Strinesdale — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,099 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 124 schools, 47,369 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 2 miles Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 2 miles The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 175 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 Fur Lane
The nearest practice to Fur Lane is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 175.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Eagle House Dental (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Fur Lane list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 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 Fur Lane are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fur Lane
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Orthodontist in Fur Lane: Before booking anything in Fur Lane, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Borough of Oldham.
Fur Lane in context
Officially, Fur Lane is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Fur Lane sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fur Lane's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,567 residents in Fur Lane's census neighbourhood, close to the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Fur Lane is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Fur Lane are Saddleworth School (1.6 miles) and Mossley Hollins High School (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Fur Lane's Local Authority area covers 124 schools and 47,369 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Fur Lane sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fur Lane is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 11 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Fur Lane
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fur Lane itself. The closest on record are Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 2 miles away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 2 miles away; and The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 4 miles away.
About Fur Lane
Just under 1 km north, Boarshurst is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can also compare treatment pages for Boarshurst, Bunkers, Heathfields, Lower Arthurs, Saddleworth, and Shaws if you are weighing up more than one location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fur Lane
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fur Lane can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fur Lane offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fur Lane
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fur Lane 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Fur Lane follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fur Lane. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fur Lane
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Fur Lane, Borough of Oldham within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Boarshurst, Bunkers, Heathfields, Lower Arthurs, Saddleworth, and Shaws.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fur Lane
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fur Lane often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fur Lane?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fur Lane is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants (2.3 miles) and Mossley Dental Care (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fur Lane?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Fur Lane, 33 practices within 10 miles and 175 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fur Lane?
The nearest practice to Fur Lane that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (4.5 miles) and STALY Dental - Stalybridge (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fur Lane, Borough of Oldham?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fur Lane, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.