Orthodontic practices near Lees
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Lees, 59 practices within 10 and 177 practices within 20. The closest is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 1.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 1.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 1.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne | 3.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lees with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley, 1.6 miles south-east; the next are Chadderton (1.6 miles west) and Ashton-under-Lyne (1.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley | 2 | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Chadderton | 4 | 1.6 miles west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 1.8 miles south-east |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 3.9 miles south |
| Droylsden | 1 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Denton | 3 | 5.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lees
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), 7.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lees 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 12,630 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,337 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,762 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% 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 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 | 7.3% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Leesbrook — 0.6 miles Co-op Academy Strinesdale — 0.6 miles The Blue Coat CofE School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 12,493 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 — 2 miles Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 2 miles Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 59 within 10 miles, 177 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 Lees
Lees is 1.6 miles from Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 59 practices, and within 20 there are 177.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (2.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Lees 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 Lees 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 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lees
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Orthodontist in Lees: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lees understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lees itself or elsewhere in Borough of Oldham. Lees — a market town with a population of around 12,630 — is covered on this page specifically.
Lees in context
Lees is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.2% of Lees's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,337 residents in the neighbourhood around Lees, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Lees has more choice than 79% 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 Lees are Oasis Academy Leesbrook (0.6 miles) and Co-op Academy Strinesdale (0.6 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Lees's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Lees is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lees is about 9 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Lees at a glance
Lees has a population of around 12,630, making it a market town within Borough of Oldham. County End is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Lees.
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Pages for County End, Leesfield, Sun Hill, Taylor Green, Cross Bank, and Holts follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice signals around Lees
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lees itself. The nearest we do hold are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 2 miles away; and Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 2 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Lees Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lees can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lees
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lees — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lees
Orthodontic treatment in Lees 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lees
Not every practice near Lees offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Lees's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Lees's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lees, 7.3% of the 1,337 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 (12), Lees has more choice than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lees are served by secondary schools including Oasis Academy Leesbrook (0.6 miles) and Co-op Academy Strinesdale (0.6 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Lees's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Lees close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lees is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lees. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lees
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lees, Borough of Oldham with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for County End, Leesfield, Sun Hill, Taylor Green, Cross Bank, and Holts follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lees
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lees often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lees?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lees is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (1.6 miles) and Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lees?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Lees, 59 practices within 10 miles and 177 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lees?
The nearest practice to Lees that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (1.6 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lees, Borough of Oldham?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lees, 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.