Orthodontic practices near Lower Rushcroft
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Lower Rushcroft, 59 practices within 10 and 181 practices within 20. The closest is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 2.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| One DentalRochdale | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (561 reviews) |
| KML ORTHODONTICSRochdale | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| K L M OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Waterside Dental CareRochdale | 3.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (51 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Rushcroft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 2.6 miles south; the next are Rochdale (3.1 miles north-west) and Mossley (4.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 2.6 miles south |
| Rochdale | 7 | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Mossley | 2 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Littleborough | 1 | 4.4 miles north |
| Heywood | 3 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 4.8 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 Lower Rushcroft
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), 5.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-west |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 4.9 miles south-east |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Rushcroft at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Oldham |
| 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 | 20.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,567 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,982 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 106th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Crompton House Church of England Academy — 0.4 miles E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy — 0.9 miles E-ACT the Oldham Academy North — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 12,678 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 124 schools, 47,369 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton — 3 miles Deeplish Dental Practice, Rochdale — 3 miles Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 59 within 10 miles, 181 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Rushcroft
Lower Rushcroft is 2.6 miles from The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 59 practices, and within 20 there are 181.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Crescent Orthodontics (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (3.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Lower Rushcroft list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Rushcroft are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Rushcroft
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Lower Rushcroft in context
Officially, Lower Rushcroft is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lower Rushcroft. Lower Rushcroft's under-16 share sits at 20.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,567 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Rushcroft, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Lower Rushcroft has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Lower Rushcroft are served by secondary schools including The Crompton House Church of England Academy (0.4 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Lower Rushcroft's Local Authority. Lower Rushcroft falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Rushcroft is about 10 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Where Lower Rushcroft sits locally
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to High Crompton, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Lower Rushcroft
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Rushcroft itself. The closest on record are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 3 miles away; Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 3 miles away; and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 4 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Cowlishaw, High Crompton, Moss Hey, Shaw Edge, Shaw Side, and Small Brook can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lower Rushcroft
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lower Rushcroft
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Rushcroft
Many people in Lower Rushcroft delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Rushcroft
No orthodontic practice covers Lower Rushcroft directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Lower Rushcroft — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Lower Rushcroft's under-16 share sits at 20.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,567 residents in Lower Rushcroft's census neighbourhood, close to the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Lower Rushcroft has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% 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 Rushcroft are The Crompton House Church of England Academy (0.4 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Lower Rushcroft's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Lower Rushcroft among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Rushcroft is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Rushcroft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Rushcroft
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lower Rushcroft, Borough of Oldham with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Cowlishaw, High Crompton, Moss Hey, Shaw Edge, Shaw Side, and Small Brook can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Rushcroft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Rushcroft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Rushcroft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Rushcroft is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (2.7 miles) and Deeplish Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Rushcroft?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Lower Rushcroft, 59 practices within 10 miles and 181 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Rushcroft?
The nearest practice to Lower Rushcroft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Crescent Orthodontics (3.2 miles) and KML ORTHODONTICS (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Rushcroft, Borough of Oldham?
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 Rushcroft, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.