Orthodontic practices near Longsight
On our practice register: 34 practices within 5 miles of Longsight, 99 practices within 10 and 170 practices within 20. The closest is Thornley Park Dental in Denton, 2.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornley Park DentalDenton | 2.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (358 reviews) |
| City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic - ManchesterManchester | 2.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (497 reviews) |
| Walmsley DentalDroylsden | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (347 reviews) |
| MANCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTREManchester | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Invisible Braces ManchesterManchester | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Deansgate Dental StudioManchester | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (950 reviews) |
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) |
| Tomas Dental ClinicManchester | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (148 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longsight with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Denton, 2.0 miles east; the next are Manchester (2.2 miles north-west) and Droylsden (2.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Denton | 3 | 2.0 miles east |
| Manchester | 14 | 2.2 miles north-west |
| Droylsden | 1 | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Didsbury | 3 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Cheadle Heath | 3 | 3.3 miles south |
| Stockport | 2 | 3.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longsight
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), 2.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Joyful OrthodonticsDidsbury | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 3.3 miles south |
| Dr Ali SmilesSale | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Deansgate Dental StudioManchester | 4.9 (950 reviews) | 2.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longsight at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Manchester |
| 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 |
| Population | 16,007 |
| Residents under 16 | 25.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,927 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.6% aged 16 to 24 and 36.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,166 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 33 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within Manchester | 47th closest to an orthodontic practice of 49 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Manchester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Peter's RC High School — 0.2 miles Dean Trust Ardwick — 0.3 miles Co-op Academy Belle Vue — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 23 schools, about 25,586 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 208 schools, 98,058 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Thornley Park Dental, Denton — 2 miles City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic - Manchester, Manchester — 2 miles Walmsley Dental, Droylsden — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 99 within 10 miles, 170 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Westpoint Dental Care — 1 miles |
| Postcode districts | M12 |
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 Longsight
The nearest practice to Longsight is Thornley Park Dental in Denton, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 99 practices, and within 20 there are 170.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Walmsley Dental (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; 360 Dental Care (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Longsight list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Longsight are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longsight
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Orthodontist in Longsight: People weighing up braces or aligners in Longsight 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 Manchester. Longsight — a market town with a population of around 16,007 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Longsight
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Longsight. The closest on record are Thornley Park Dental in Denton, about 2 miles away; City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic - Manchester, about 2 miles away; and Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, about 2 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including West Gorton, Chorlton upon Medlock, Ardwick, Ladybarn, Levenshulme, and Rusholme if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Where Longsight sits locally
Longsight has a population of around 16,007, making it a market town within Manchester. West Gorton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Longsight.
What official data says about Longsight
By ONS classification, Longsight falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Longsight sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Longsight skews family-heavy: 25.2% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,927 residents in the neighbourhood around Longsight, 9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Manchester. Longsight has 33 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Longsight are served by secondary schools including St Peter's RC High School (0.2 miles) and Dean Trust Ardwick (0.3 miles). 23 secondary schools are within three miles. Longsight's Local Authority area covers 208 schools and 98,058 pupils, according to DfE figures. Longsight falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Longsight is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Longsight
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Longsight has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Longsight
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Longsight
Starting orthodontic treatment in Longsight 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
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Longsight — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longsight. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longsight
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Longsight, Manchester with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including West Gorton, Chorlton upon Medlock, Ardwick, Ladybarn, Levenshulme, and Rusholme.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longsight
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longsight often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longsight?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longsight is Thornley Park Dental in Denton, about 2.0 miles to the east. The next closest are City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic - Manchester (2.2 miles) and Walmsley Dental (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longsight?
Our register has 34 practices within 5 miles of Longsight, 99 practices within 10 miles and 170 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longsight?
The nearest practice to Longsight that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Walmsley Dental in Droylsden, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include MANCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (2.2 miles) and Deansgate Dental Studio (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longsight, Manchester?
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 Longsight, Manchester?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.