Orthodontic practices near Mossley
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Mossley, 47 practices within 10 and 164 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, 0.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 0.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 0.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| STALY Dental - StalybridgeStalybridge | 2.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne | 2.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (225 reviews) |
| Northern OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (154 reviews) |
| Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (25 reviews) |
| Ashton Primary Care CentreAshton-under-Lyne | 3.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (83 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mossley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley, 0.7 miles north-west; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (0.9 miles north-west) and Stalybridge (2.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley | 2 | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Chadderton | 4 | 3.8 miles west |
| Hyde | 1 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Denton | 3 | 4.8 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 Mossley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Bridge Dental Care in Marple (5.0 from 133 reviews), 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Dental CareMarple | 5.0 (133 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 0.7 miles north-west |
| North West OrthodonticsMarple | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Holly House Dental PracticeStockport | 4.9 (874 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mossley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tameside |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 9,929 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,526 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 37.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,329 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Tameside | 30th closest to an orthodontic practice of 69 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Tameside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mossley Hollins High School — 0.7 miles Dixons Pennine Academy — 1.7 miles St Damian's RC Science College — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,842 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 106 schools, 37,051 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 47 within 10 miles, 164 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 Mossley
The nearest practice to Mossley is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 47 practices, and within 20 there are 164.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Eagle House Dental (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Mossley 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 Mossley are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mossley
Borough of Tameside12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Mossley
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Mossley, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Borough of Tameside. Mossley — a small town with a population of around 9,929 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Mossley
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Mossley or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 2, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare and Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Micklehurst, Bottoms, Buckton Vale, Carrbrook, Heyrod, and Mossley Brow.
Local snapshot of Mossley
Around 9,929 people live in Mossley, which is a small town within Borough of Tameside. The nearest other location we cover is Micklehurst, under 1 km to the north.
What official data says about Mossley
Mossley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Mossley's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Mossley, 5.7% of the 1,526 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.5% average across Borough of Tameside, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Mossley has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Mossley are served by secondary schools including Mossley Hollins High School (0.7 miles) and Dixons Pennine Academy (1.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 106 schools and 37,051 pupils in Mossley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Mossley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mossley is about 9 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Mossley
The orthodontic landscape in Mossley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Micklehurst, Bottoms and Buckton Vale regularly visit orthodontists in Mossley.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Mossley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Mossley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Mossley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Mossley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Micklehurst, Bottoms and Buckton Vale regularly visit orthodontists in Mossley.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Mossley
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Mossley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mossley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mossley
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Mossley, Borough of Tameside. For a broader comparison, pages for Micklehurst, Bottoms, Buckton Vale, Carrbrook, Heyrod, and Mossley Brow follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mossley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mossley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mossley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mossley is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Mossley Dental Care (0.9 miles) and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mossley?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Mossley, 47 practices within 10 miles and 164 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mossley?
The nearest practice to Mossley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include STALY Dental - Stalybridge (2.1 miles) and Northern Orthodontics (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mossley, Borough of Tameside?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mossley, Borough of Tameside?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.