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Orthodontic practices near Long Sight

On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Long Sight, 64 practices within 10 and 179 practices within 20. The closest is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 1.3 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton1.3 miles south✓✓✓4.6 (106 reviews)
Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton1.4 miles south–––4.1 (219 reviews)
Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton2.4 miles south✓✓✓4.6 (86 reviews)
Good DentistChadderton2.8 miles south––✓4.6 (49 reviews)
SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton3.7 miles west–––4.8 (407 reviews)
Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale3.8 miles north–––4.4 (32 reviews)
Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale3.9 miles north✓✓✓4.4 (104 reviews)
Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley4.0 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (491 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Long Sight with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 1.3 miles south; the next are Middleton (3.7 miles west) and Rochdale (3.8 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Chadderton41.3 miles south
Middleton13.7 miles west
Rochdale73.8 miles north
Mossley24.0 miles south-east
Ashton-under-Lyne54.2 miles south-east
Crumpsall15.0 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Sight

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), 5.2 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood5.0 (164 reviews)5.2 miles north-west
Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley5.0 (30 reviews)4.3 miles south-east
Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester4.9 (592 reviews)6.8 miles south-west
Edenfield Dental CareHeywood4.9 (570 reviews)5.2 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Long Sight at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaOldham
NHS dental servicesNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,532 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car23.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,859 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England
Access within Borough of Oldham45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.8% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsE-ACT the Oldham Academy North — 0.2 miles
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy — 0.7 miles
The Blue Coat CofE School — 1.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles15 schools, about 19,260 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area124 schools, 47,369 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton — 1 miles
SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 4 miles
Deeplish Dental Practice, Rochdale — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles64 within 10 miles, 179 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBupa Dental Care — under a mile

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 Long Sight

Long Sight is 1.3 miles from The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 64 practices, and within 20 there are 179.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oldham Orthodontics (2.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Long Sight list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Long Sight are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Long Sight

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Teeth straightening options in Long Sight

Orthodontist in Long Sight: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Long Sight? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Long Sight with the wider Borough of Oldham area.

The local picture in Long Sight

Long Sight's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Long Sight. 16.1% of Long Sight's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,532 residents in Long Sight's census neighbourhood, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Long Sight has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% 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 Long Sight are E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.2 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (0.7 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Long Sight's Local Authority area covers 124 schools and 47,369 pupils, according to DfE figures. Long Sight sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Long Sight is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Local treatment availability around Long Sight

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Long Sight. The nearest recorded are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about a mile away; SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 4 miles away; and Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 4 miles away.

Compare nearby areas

Nearby location pages including Cold Hurst, Cold Hurst Hollow, Holden Fold, Royley, Royton, and Burnley Brow can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Long Sight in numbers

Just under 1 km west, Holden Fold is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Long Sight

Many people in Long Sight delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.

Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Long Sight

  • Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
  • Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
  • For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
  • Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
  • Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Long Sight

No orthodontic practice covers Long Sight directly, though Bupa Dental Care (under a mile 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, Long Sight sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Long Sight's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,532 residents in Long Sight's census neighbourhood, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Long Sight has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Long Sight are served by secondary schools including E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.2 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (0.7 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Long Sight's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Long Sight is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Long Sight is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Orthodontic Treatments in Long Sight

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Long Sight can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Treatment Options in Long Sight — Local Context

Long Sight has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Long Sight is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Long Sight's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,532 residents in Long Sight's census neighbourhood, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Long Sight has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% 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 Long Sight are E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.2 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (0.7 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Long Sight's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Long Sight sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Long Sight is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Sight itself. The nearest recorded are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about a mile away; SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 4 miles away; and Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Sight. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Long Sight

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Sight often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Sight?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Sight is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (1.4 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (2.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Long Sight?

Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Long Sight, 64 practices within 10 miles and 179 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Sight?

The nearest practice to Long Sight that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 1.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (2.4 miles) and Crescent Orthodontics (3.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Sight, 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 Long Sight, Borough of Oldham?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleLong Sight, Borough of Oldham Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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