Orthodontic practices near Lime Side
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Lime Side, 83 practices within 10 and 180 practices within 20. The closest is Good Dentist in Chadderton, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good DentistChadderton | 0.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Ashton Primary Care CentreAshton-under-Lyne | 2.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (83 reviews) |
| Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 2.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (25 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Walmsley DentalDroylsden | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (347 reviews) |
| Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne | 2.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lime Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 0.8 miles north; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (2.1 miles south-east) and Droylsden (2.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 0.8 miles north |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Droylsden | 1 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Denton | 3 | 3.2 miles south |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Mossley | 2 | 3.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lime Side
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stylist Dental Clinics in Manchester (5.0 from 1,026 reviews), 5.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 3.6 miles east |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 4.1 miles east |
| Gartside Street Dental LoungeManchester | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lime 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 26.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 31.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,548 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.6% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Co-op Academy Failsworth — 0.7 miles Oasis Academy Oldham — 0.8 miles Laurus Ryecroft — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 18,589 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 | Good Dentist, Chadderton — under a mile Ashton Primary Care Centre, Ashton-under-Lyne — 2 miles Walmsley Dental, Droylsden — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 83 within 10 miles, 180 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 Lime Side
The nearest practice to Lime Side is Good Dentist in Chadderton, 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 83 practices, and within 20 there are 180.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oldham Orthodontics (1.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 24 of the practices around Lime Side 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 Lime Side are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oldham Orthodontics in Chadderton, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lime Side
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Orthodontist in Lime Side: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lime Side can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Borough of Oldham.
Local treatment availability around Lime Side
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lime Side itself. The nearest recorded are Good Dentist in Chadderton, under a mile away; Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 2 miles away; and Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, about 2 miles away.
What official data says about Lime Side
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lime Side sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 26.8% of Lime Side's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Lime Side, 10.6% of the 1,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Lime Side has more choice than 91% 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 Lime Side are Co-op Academy Failsworth (0.7 miles) and Oasis Academy Oldham (0.8 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Lime Side's Local Authority area covers 124 schools and 47,369 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lime Side's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lime Side is about 5 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Local snapshot of Lime Side
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Woodhouse Green, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Woodhouse Green, Daisy Nook, Hollinwood, Copster Hill, Moss Grove, and The Edge.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lime Side
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lime 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Lime Side runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lime Side
The orthodontic landscape in Lime Side offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lime Side
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lime 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 Lime Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lime Side
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lime Side, Borough of Oldham, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Woodhouse Green, Daisy Nook, Hollinwood, Copster Hill, Moss Grove, and The Edge follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lime Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lime Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lime Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lime Side is Good Dentist in Chadderton, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Oldham Orthodontics (1.1 miles) and Ashton Primary Care Centre (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lime Side?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Lime Side, 83 practices within 10 miles and 180 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lime Side?
The nearest practice to Lime Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oldham Orthodontics in Chadderton, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Links Orthodontics (2.2 miles) and Walmsley Dental (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lime Side, Borough of Oldham?
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 Lime Side, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.