Orthodontic practices near Gilnow
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Gilnow, 59 practices within 10 and 214 practices within 20. The closest is True Dentistry in Bolton, 0.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True DentistryBolton | 0.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (114 reviews) |
| Dream Smiles DentalBolton | 0.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| The Smile ClinicBolton | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (1,083 reviews) |
| Cahill Dental & Implant ClinicBolton | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (210 reviews) |
| Swift DentalBolton | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (353 reviews) |
| Harpers Dental PracticeBolton | 1.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (602 reviews) |
| Bolton Orthodontic CentreFarnworth | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (25 reviews) |
| STEVENSDENTALBolton | 2.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gilnow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bolton, 0.1 miles north-east; the next are Farnworth (1.9 miles south-east) and Walkden (4.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 7 | 0.1 miles north-east |
| Farnworth | 3 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Walkden | 1 | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Bury | 7 | 4.9 miles east |
| Tyldesley | 1 | 5.6 miles south |
| Radcliffe | 2 | 5.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gilnow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 5.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 5.9 miles east |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 6.1 miles east |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 5.0 (439 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gilnow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bolton |
| 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 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,016 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.4% aged 16 to 24 and 36% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 40.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,369 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Bolton | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 73 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Bolton |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | University Collegiate School — 0.6 miles Bolton Muslim Girls School — 1.0 miles Eden Boys' School, Bolton — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 17,596 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 141 schools, 57,265 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | True Dentistry, Bolton — under a mile Bolton Orthodontic Centre, Farnworth — 2 miles Nova Dental Studio, Walkden — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 59 within 10 miles, 214 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 Gilnow
The nearest practice to Gilnow is True Dentistry in Bolton, 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 59 practices, and within 20 there are 214.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Harpers Dental Practice (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bolton Road Dental Centre (3.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Gilnow list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Gilnow are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Clinic in Bolton, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gilnow
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Orthodontist in Gilnow: This page was put together for people in Gilnow who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Borough of Bolton.
Gilnow in numbers
Just around 1 km south, Pocket is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Gilnow
There is no orthodontist on our records in Gilnow itself. The nearest we do hold are True Dentistry in Bolton, under a mile away; Bolton Orthodontic Centre in Farnworth, about 2 miles away; and Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about 5 miles away.
Area profile for Gilnow
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Gilnow sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gilnow, 6.8% of the 2,016 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Borough of Bolton, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Gilnow has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% 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 Gilnow are University Collegiate School (0.6 miles) and Bolton Muslim Girls School (1.0 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Gilnow's Local Authority has 141 schools educating 57,265 pupils (DfE data). Gilnow falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Gilnow is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gilnow
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All Orthodontic Options in Gilnow Explained
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Treatment Options in Gilnow — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Gilnow vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Gilnow as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Gilnow falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,016 residents in Gilnow's census neighbourhood, below the 7.6% average across Borough of Bolton. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Gilnow has more choice than 79% 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 Gilnow are University Collegiate School (0.6 miles) and Bolton Muslim Girls School (1.0 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Gilnow's Local Authority has 141 schools educating 57,265 pupils (DfE data). Gilnow'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 Gilnow is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 12 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gilnow. The nearest recorded are True Dentistry in Bolton, under a mile away; Bolton Orthodontic Centre in Farnworth, about 2 miles away; and Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about 5 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 Gilnow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gilnow
These local links are here for anyone comparing Gilnow, Borough of Bolton against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Cope Bank, Pocket, Victory, Willows, Brownlow Fold, and Bolton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gilnow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gilnow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gilnow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gilnow is True Dentistry in Bolton, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dream Smiles Dental (0.5 miles) and The Smile Clinic (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gilnow?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Gilnow, 59 practices within 10 miles and 214 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gilnow?
The nearest practice to Gilnow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Clinic in Bolton, about 0.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic (0.9 miles) and Swift Dental (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gilnow, Borough of Bolton?
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 Gilnow, Borough of Bolton?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.