Orthodontic practices near Lane Side
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Lane Side, 54 practices within 10 and 181 practices within 20. The closest is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| One DentalRochdale | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (561 reviews) |
| KML ORTHODONTICSRochdale | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| K L M OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lane Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 2.9 miles south-west; the next are Rochdale (3.7 miles north-west) and Mossley (3.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Mossley | 2 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 4.5 miles south |
| Littleborough | 1 | 4.5 miles north |
| Heywood | 3 | 5.4 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 Lane Side
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bamford Orthodontic Practice in Heywood (5.0 from 164 reviews), 5.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 4.6 miles south |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lane Side 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 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,317 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% 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 | 296 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 117th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Crompton House Church of England Academy — 1.2 miles E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy — 1.4 miles Co-op Academy Strinesdale — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 10,204 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 | The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton — 3 miles Deeplish Dental Practice, Rochdale — 4 miles Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 54 within 10 miles, 181 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Lane Side
The nearest practice to Lane Side is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 54 practices, and within 20 there are 181.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Crescent Orthodontics (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Lane Side list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lane Side are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lane Side
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsOrthodontic care near Lane Side
Orthodontist in Lane Side: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lane Side can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Borough of Oldham.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Shore Edge, Top o' th' Knowl, Crompton Fold, Moss Hey, Shaw, and Small Brook.
Practice data for Lane Side
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lane Side. The nearest we do hold are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 3 miles away; Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 4 miles away; and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 4 miles away.
Lane Side in context
By ONS classification, Lane Side falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.3% of Lane Side's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,317 residents in the neighbourhood around Lane Side, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Lane Side has more choice than 83% 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 Lane Side are The Crompton House Church of England Academy (1.2 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (1.4 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Lane Side's Local Authority. Lane Side's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lane Side is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 10 miles away.
Local context for Lane Side
Just under 1 km north, Shore Edge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lane Side
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lane Side can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lane Side
No orthodontic practice covers Lane Side directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lane Side sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lane Side's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lane Side, 6.3% of the 1,317 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Lane Side has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Lane Side attend schools such as The Crompton House Church of England Academy (1.2 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (1.4 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Lane Side's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lane Side's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lane Side is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lane Side
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lane Side has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lane Side
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lane Side — 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 Lane Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lane Side
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Lane Side, Borough of Oldham alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Shore Edge, Top o' th' Knowl, Crompton Fold, Moss Hey, Shaw, and Small Brook.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lane Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lane Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lane Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lane Side is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (3.0 miles) and Deeplish Dental Practice (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lane Side?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Lane Side, 54 practices within 10 miles and 181 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lane Side?
The nearest practice to Lane Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Crescent Orthodontics (3.8 miles) and KML ORTHODONTICS (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lane Side, Borough of Oldham?
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 Lane Side, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.