Orthodontic practices near Land Side
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Land Side, 65 practices within 10 and 216 practices within 20. The closest is Marcin Piekara in Leigh, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcin PiekaraLeigh | 1.0 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Greenlane Dental PracticeLeigh | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (137 reviews) |
| Lowton Dental CentreGolborne | 2.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (57 reviews) |
| Astley Dental CentreTyldesley | 2.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Birchwood Dental PracticeWarrington | 4.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (152 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - WARRINGTONWarrington | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ashton Dental & Implant CentreAshton in Makerfield | 4.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (26 reviews) |
| Ashton Smile ClinicAshton in Makerfield | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (86 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Land Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leigh, 1.0 miles north; the next are Golborne (2.6 miles west) and Tyldesley (2.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh | 2 | 1.0 miles north |
| Golborne | 1 | 2.6 miles west |
| Tyldesley | 1 | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Warrington | 8 | 4.5 miles south |
| Ashton in Makerfield | 3 | 4.8 miles west |
| Wigan | 6 | 5.6 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 Land Side
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pemberton Dental Practice in Wigan (5.0 from 401 reviews), 7.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Dental PracticeWigan | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 7.3 miles east |
| Nova Dental StudioWalkden | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
| The Tooth ArtistFarnworth | 5.0 (18 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Land Side at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| 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 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,481 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 | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,097 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% 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 Wigan | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lowton Church of England High School — 1.1 miles Bedford High School — 1.5 miles Culcheth High School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,029 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Marcin Piekara, Leigh — 1 miles Lowton Dental Centre, Golborne — 3 miles Astley Dental Centre, Tyldesley — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 65 within 10 miles, 216 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 Land Side
Land Side is 1 miles from Marcin Piekara in Leigh, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 65 practices, and within 20 there are 216.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Astley Dental Centre (2.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bolton Road Dental Centre (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Land Side list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Land Side are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Greenlane Dental Practice in Leigh, 1.4 miles 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 Land Side
Borough of Wigan12 nearby locationsTeeth straightening options in Land Side
Orthodontist in Land Side: People weighing up braces or aligners in Land Side can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Borough of Wigan and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Land Side
Land Side is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Land Side sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Land Side's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Land Side, 6.8% of the 1,481 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Land Side has more choice than 72% 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 Land Side attend schools such as Lowton Church of England High School (1.1 miles) and Bedford High School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Land Side's Local Authority area covers 137 schools and 48,586 pupils, according to DfE figures. Land Side falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Land Side is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 12 miles away.
Practice data for Land Side
There is no orthodontist on our records in Land Side itself. The nearest we do hold are Marcin Piekara in Leigh, about a mile away; Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 3 miles away; and Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about 3 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Siddow Common, Lately Common, Leigh, Glazebury, Hooten Gardens, and Lilford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Land Side at a glance
Just around 1 km north, Siddow Common is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Land Side
Orthodontic treatment in Land Side 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Land Side
Every case in Land Side follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Land Side Explained
Patients in Land Side have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Land Side — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Land Side — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Land Side as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Land Side. Land Side's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,481 residents in the neighbourhood around Land Side, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Land Side is better served than 72% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Land Side are Lowton Church of England High School (1.1 miles) and Bedford High School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 137 schools and 48,586 pupils across Land Side's Local Authority. Land Side falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Land Side is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 12 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Land Side itself. The nearest we do hold are Marcin Piekara in Leigh, about a mile away; Lowton Dental Centre in Golborne, about 3 miles away; and Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Land Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Land Side
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Land Side, Borough of Wigan alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Siddow Common, Lately Common, Leigh, Glazebury, Hooten Gardens, and Lilford.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Land Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Land Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Land Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Land Side is Marcin Piekara in Leigh, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Greenlane Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and Lowton Dental Centre (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Land Side?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Land Side, 65 practices within 10 miles and 216 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Land Side?
The nearest practice to Land Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Greenlane Dental Practice in Leigh, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Lowton Dental Centre (2.6 miles) and Astley Dental Centre (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Land Side, Borough of Wigan?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Land Side, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.