Orthodontic practices near Heywood
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Heywood, 77 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, 1.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Dental PracticeHeywood | 1.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (144 reviews) |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 1.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (164 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 2.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (570 reviews) |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Dentist on the RockBury | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Heywood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heywood, 1.8 miles north; the next are Middleton (2.5 miles south) and Bury (2.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heywood | 3 | 1.8 miles north |
| Middleton | 1 | 2.5 miles south |
| Bury | 7 | 2.8 miles west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 3.9 miles south |
| Radcliffe | 2 | 4.0 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 Heywood
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), 4.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Heywood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rochdale |
| 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 | 28,024 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,378 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,027 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Rochdale | 63rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 79 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Rochdale |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College — 0.3 miles Newhouse Academy — 0.5 miles Matthew Moss High School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,448 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 38,288 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 3 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 77 within 10 miles, 193 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | OL10 |
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 Heywood
Heywood is 1.8 miles from Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 77 practices, and within 20 there are 193.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bamford Orthodontic Practice (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inglewood House Dental Practice (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Heywood list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Heywood are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Heywood
Borough of Rochdale12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Heywood
Orthodontist in Heywood: Before booking anything in Heywood, 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 Rochdale. Heywood — a market town with a population of around 28,024 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Back o' th' Moss, Hooley Bridge, Hooley Brow, Bottom o' th' Brow, Crimble, and Darn Hill may also help.
Practice signals around Heywood
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 3 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Heywood or nearby searches; 3 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 include NHS signals and 3 include private treatment signals; 2 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 3, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 3. Nearby practice records include Bamford Dental Practice, Bamford Orthodontic Practice, and Edenfield Dental Care.
Heywood at a glance
Heywood is home to around 28,024 people, classing it as a market town within Borough of Rochdale. Back o' th' Moss is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Heywood.
Area profile for Heywood
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Heywood sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Heywood's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,378 residents in the neighbourhood around Heywood, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.4% average across Borough of Rochdale. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Heywood is better served than 94% 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 Heywood attend schools such as Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College (0.3 miles) and Newhouse Academy (0.5 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 38,288 pupils across Heywood's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Heywood sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Heywood is about 9 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Heywood
Orthodontic treatment in Heywood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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. People from Back o' th' Moss, Hooley Bridge and Hooley Brow regularly visit orthodontists in Heywood.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Heywood runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Heywood Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Heywood has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Back o' th' Moss, Hooley Bridge and Hooley Brow regularly visit orthodontists in Heywood.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Heywood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Heywood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Heywood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Heywood
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Heywood, Borough of Rochdale. Related nearby location pages such as Back o' th' Moss, Hooley Bridge, Hooley Brow, Bottom o' th' Brow, Crimble, and Darn Hill can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Heywood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Heywood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Heywood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Heywood is Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, about 1.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Bamford Orthodontic Practice (1.8 miles) and SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Heywood?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Heywood, 77 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Heywood?
The nearest practice to Heywood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, about 2.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dentist on the Rock (3.1 miles) and Crescent Orthodontics (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Heywood, Borough of Rochdale?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Heywood, Borough of Rochdale?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.