Orthodontic practices near Lower Healey
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Lower Healey, 41 practices within 10 and 186 practices within 20. The closest is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 0.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (570 reviews) |
| Waterside Dental CareRochdale | 1.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (51 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| K L M OrthodonticsRochdale | 1.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| One DentalRochdale | 1.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (561 reviews) |
| KML ORTHODONTICSRochdale | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 1.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Bamford Dental PracticeHeywood | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (144 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Healey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heywood, 0.9 miles south-west; the next are Rochdale (1.1 miles south-east) and Littleborough (3.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heywood | 3 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 1.1 miles south-east |
| Littleborough | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Bury | 6 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Middleton | 1 | 5.5 miles south |
| Ramsbottom | 1 | 6.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Healey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 6.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-west |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Healey at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rochdale |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,761 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 | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,776 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Rochdale | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 79 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Rochdale |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Falinge Park High School — 0.3 miles Oulder Hill Leadership Academy — 1.0 miles Wardle Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,003 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 38,288 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Edenfield Dental Care, Heywood — under a mile Waterside Dental Care, Rochdale — 1 miles Design Dental, Littleborough — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 186 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 Lower Healey
Lower Healey has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 186.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Crescent Orthodontics (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Rossendale Dental Health Centre (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lower Healey list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Healey are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Healey
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Local context for Lower Healey
Caldershaw is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Lower Healey.
Local provider signals in Lower Healey
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Healey. The closest on record are Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, under a mile away; Waterside Dental Care in Rochdale, about a mile away; and Design Dental in Littleborough, about 3 miles away.
The local picture in Lower Healey
Lower Healey is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 18.6% of Lower Healey's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Healey, 7.3% of the 1,761 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.4% average across Borough of Rochdale, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lower Healey is better served than 77% 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 Lower Healey are Falinge Park High School (0.3 miles) and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy (1.0 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 38,288 pupils in Lower Healey's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Lower Healey sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Healey is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Healey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Healey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Healey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Healey is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Waterside Dental Care (1.1 miles) and Crescent Orthodontics (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Healey?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Lower Healey, 41 practices within 10 miles and 186 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Healey?
The nearest practice to Lower Healey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Crescent Orthodontics (1.3 miles) and KML ORTHODONTICS (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Healey, Borough of Rochdale?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Healey, Borough of Rochdale?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.