Orthodontic practices near Lower Kersal
On our practice register: 33 practices within 5 miles of Lower Kersal, 112 practices within 10 and 195 practices within 20. The closest is Love-Teeth Dental Practice in Manchester, 0.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 0.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (592 reviews) |
| Oakley DentalManchester | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Beaumont DentalManchester | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (732 reviews) |
| The Park Dental PracticePrestwich | 1.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (31 reviews) |
| Bank Dental PracticePrestwich | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (84 reviews) |
| Victoria ClinicManchester | 2.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (461 reviews) |
| Manchester Dental PracticeManchester | 2.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.1 (282 reviews) |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (439 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Kersal with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Manchester, 0.7 miles north-east; the next are Prestwich (1.4 miles north-east) and Swinton (2.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 16 | 0.7 miles north-east |
| Prestwich | 2 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Swinton | 3 | 2.3 miles west |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 2.5 miles north-east |
| Whitefield | 3 | 2.6 miles north |
| Eccles | 1 | 2.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Kersal
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), 2.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 4.0 miles north |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 3.3 miles north |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 5.0 (439 reviews) | 2.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Kersal at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Salford |
| 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 | 25.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,556 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,789 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 33 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Salford | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 42 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.2% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Salford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beis Yaakov High School — 0.9 miles The Albion Academy — 1.0 miles Manchester Mesivta School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 21 schools, about 17,437 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 131 schools, 44,488 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Love-Teeth Dental Practice, Manchester — under a mile The Park Dental Practice, Prestwich — 1 miles Aligned Orthodontics, Swinton — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 112 within 10 miles, 195 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 Kersal
Lower Kersal has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Love-Teeth Dental Practice in Manchester is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 112 practices, and within 20 there are 195.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Love-Teeth Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Beaumont Dental (1.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Lower Kersal 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 Kersal are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oakley Dental in Manchester, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Kersal
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Explore braces and aligners in Lower Kersal
Orthodontist in Lower Kersal: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lower Kersal 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 City and Borough of Salford.
Lower Kersal in context
Lower Kersal is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. With 25.7% of residents under 16, Lower Kersal has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,556 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Kersal, 10.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across City and Borough of Salford. Lower Kersal has 33 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% 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 Kersal are Beis Yaakov High School (0.9 miles) and The Albion Academy (1.0 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. Lower Kersal's Local Authority has 131 schools educating 44,488 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Lower Kersal among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Kersal is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 4 miles away.
Practice data for Lower Kersal
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Kersal itself. The nearest we do hold are Love-Teeth Dental Practice in Manchester, under a mile away; The Park Dental Practice in Prestwich, about a mile away; and Aligned Orthodontics in Swinton, about 2 miles away.
About Lower Kersal
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lower Kersal
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lower Kersal helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Kersal
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lower Kersal — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lower Kersal sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lower Kersal skews family-heavy: 25.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Kersal, 10.2% of the 1,556 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across City and Borough of Salford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 33 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lower Kersal is better served than 96% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lower Kersal are Beis Yaakov High School (0.9 miles) and The Albion Academy (1.0 miles). 21 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 131 schools and 44,488 pupils in Lower Kersal's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Lower Kersal among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Kersal is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 4 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Kersal
Patients in Lower Kersal have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Kersal
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Kersal. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Kersal
This part of the page places Lower Kersal, City and Borough of Salford in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Kersal, Hilton Park, Rainsough, Sedgley Park, Higher Broughton, and Kersal Dale.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Kersal
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Kersal often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Kersal?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Kersal is Love-Teeth Dental Practice in Manchester, about 0.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Oakley Dental (1.1 miles) and Beaumont Dental (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Kersal?
Our register has 33 practices within 5 miles of Lower Kersal, 112 practices within 10 miles and 195 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Kersal?
The nearest practice to Lower Kersal that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oakley Dental in Manchester, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Beaumont Dental (1.3 miles) and Bank Dental Practice (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Kersal, City and Borough of Salford?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Kersal, City and Borough of Salford?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.