Costs in Long Sight at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton — 1.3 miles; 29 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 4.2 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 16 within 5 miles, 64 within 10, 179 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 of 1,532 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 45th closest to a practice of 127 places in the county; the county median is 1.6 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Long Sight that list payment plans
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. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Mossley Dental Care, 4.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 1.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 2.8 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 3.7 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.8 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.4 (32 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 practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Chadderton, 1.3 miles south; the next are Middleton (3.7 miles west) and Rochdale (3.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 1.3 miles south |
| Middleton | 1 | 3.7 miles west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 3.8 miles north |
| Mossley | 2 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 5.0 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.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (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.
What a course costs from Long Sight, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, the nearest practice on our register (1.3 miles away, about 1.7 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £1,515 to £3,530 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £2,015 to £4,530 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £15 to £30 | £4,015 to £8,030 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £1,510 to £5,515 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £15 | £2,510 to £5,515 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Long Sight
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Oldham Orthodontics, Chadderton (2.4 miles) | Crescent Orthodontics (3.9 miles); Eagle House Dental (5.2 miles) | 8 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne (4.2 miles) | Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants (4.3 miles); Links Orthodontics (5 miles) | 12 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton (1.3 miles) | Oldham Orthodontics (2.4 miles); Crescent Orthodontics (3.9 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton (1.3 miles) | Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (1.4 miles); Oldham Orthodontics (2.4 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton (1.3 miles) | Oldham Orthodontics (2.4 miles); Good Dentist (2.8 miles) | 22 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton (1.3 miles) | Oldham Orthodontics (2.4 miles); Crescent Orthodontics (3.9 miles) | 13 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in Long Sight. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Cost Context for Long Sight
Private full fixed brace treatment in Long Sight typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
There's no orthodontist on record in Long Sight itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Long Sight falls under 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. Long Sight's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,532 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Sight, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Long Sight has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). 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. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Long Sight's Local Authority. 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. See local practice availability in Long Sight → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Long Sight
Most private orthodontic practices in Long Sight offer payment plans — typically 0% or low-interest monthly instalments spread over the course of treatment (usually 12–24 months). This makes private treatment much more financially accessible. A deposit of 10–25% of the total fee is usually required to start treatment, with the balance spread over equal monthly payments.
Always check whether the payment plan is in-house (directly with the practice) or through a finance provider such as Chrysalis Finance or Medenta. In-house plans typically have no credit check; third-party finance plans involve a formal credit application.
What You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
Case complexity is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
Number of arches is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Long Sight, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Clear aligner cost in Long Sight
Aligner pricing in Long Sight is driven by more than the headline figure. The main drivers are treatment complexity, the aligner brand, the provider's experience, and what the fee actually includes. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
What Drives Aligner Pricing in Long Sight
Case complexity moves the price more than anything else — a short mild course is a fraction of a complex full-arch treatment with mid-course corrections. Only a clinician can grade it, though a photo review hints at it early.
Affordable clear aligners in Long Sight
Affordable clear aligner options in Long Sight genuinely exist and can deliver good results. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy.
Value Without Cutting Corners in Long Sight
Good value in Long Sight comes from comparing like with like. Get an early sense of your case complexity first; that context is what lets you judge whether a low quote is a bargain or a false economy.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Long Sight
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.
Which practices near Long Sight offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Long Sight that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 4.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants (4.3 miles) and Links Orthodontics (5.0 miles).
How deprived is Long Sight compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Long Sight is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Long Sight?
Oozewood, Royley, Bank Top are within easy reach of Long Sight.
Does Long Sight have a dental practice?
No orthodontic practice covers Long Sight directly — the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a normal first stop for a referral into orthodontic care.
How's children's dental health in Long Sight's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Does treating both arches cost more?
Yes, both arches costs more than one — some quotes are single-arch only, so confirm exactly what's covered when comparing prices between practices.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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