Orthodontic practices near Mills Hill
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Mills Hill, 78 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 1.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 2.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 2.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Blackley Dental PracticeCrumpsall | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (208 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 4.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| The Park Dental PracticePrestwich | 4.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mills Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Middleton, 1.6 miles west; the next are Chadderton (2.5 miles east) and Crumpsall (2.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton | 1 | 1.6 miles west |
| Chadderton | 4 | 2.5 miles east |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Rochdale | 6 | 4.2 miles north |
| Prestwich | 2 | 4.2 miles west |
| Manchester | 4 | 4.3 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 Mills Hill
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), 4.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 5.1 miles north |
| Carisbrook Dental, Dental Care and Implant CentreWhitefield | 4.9 (515 reviews) | 5.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mills Hill 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,615 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 31.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,025 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 64th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dixons Middleton Academy — 0.4 miles The Radclyffe School — 0.7 miles North Chadderton School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 20,934 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 | SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 2 miles Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic, Chadderton — 2 miles Blackley Dental Practice, Crumpsall — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 78 within 10 miles, 193 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 Mills Hill
The nearest practice to Mills Hill is SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 78 practices, and within 20 there are 193.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (2.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Mills Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mills Hill 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 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mills Hill
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Mills Hill
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Mills Hill, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Borough of Oldham.
Mills Hill in context
Mills Hill is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.4% of Mills Hill's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Mills Hill, 9.1% of the 1,615 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Mills Hill is better served than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Mills Hill are served by secondary schools including Dixons Middleton Academy (0.4 miles) and The Radclyffe School (0.7 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Mills Hill's Local Authority area covers 103 schools and 38,288 pupils, according to DfE figures. Mills Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Mills Hill is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 6 miles away.
Local context for Mills Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Chadderton Park, under 1 km to the east.
What local practice data suggests in Mills Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mills Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 2 miles away; Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; and Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, about 3 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Acres, Chadderton Park, Chadderton Fold, Healds Green, Slattocks, and Chadderton Heights.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Mills Hill
Patients in Mills Hill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Mills Hill — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Mills Hill. Mills Hill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With 23.4% of residents under 16, Mills Hill has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Mills Hill, 9.1% of the 1,615 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Mills Hill has more choice than 87% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Mills Hill attend schools such as Dixons Middleton Academy (0.4 miles) and The Radclyffe School (0.7 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 103 schools and 38,288 pupils in Mills Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Mills Hill sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Mills Hill is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mills Hill itself. The nearest recorded are SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 2 miles away; Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; and Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Mills Hill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Mills Hill helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Mills Hill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mills Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mills Hill
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Mills Hill, Borough of Oldham within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Acres, Chadderton Park, Chadderton Fold, Healds Green, Slattocks, and Chadderton Heights may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Mills Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mills Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mills Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mills Hill is SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 1.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (2.5 miles) and Good Dentist (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mills Hill?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Mills Hill, 78 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mills Hill?
The nearest practice to Mills Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (2.7 miles) and Blackley Dental Practice (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mills Hill, Borough of Oldham?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mills Hill, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.