Orthodontic practices near Mumps
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Mumps, 63 practices within 10 and 175 practices within 20. The closest is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 0.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 0.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 0.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 3.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 3.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 3.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (25 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mumps with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 0.6 miles south-west; the next are Mossley (3.0 miles south-east) and Ashton-under-Lyne (3.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 0.6 miles south-west |
| Mossley | 2 | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Middleton | 1 | 4.5 miles west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 4.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mumps
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), 6.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 3.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mumps 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 | 25.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,587 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 36.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,892 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% 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 | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.4% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blue Coat CofE School — 0.4 miles The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy — 1.1 miles Co-op Academy Strinesdale — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 16,561 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 — under a mile Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 3 miles Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 63 within 10 miles, 175 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 Mumps
The nearest practice to Mumps is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 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 63 practices, and within 20 there are 175.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (1.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Mumps 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 Mumps are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mumps
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Orthodontist in Mumps: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Mumps understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Mumps with the wider Borough of Oldham area.
Local orthodontic signals in Mumps
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mumps. The closest on record are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, under a mile away; Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 3 miles away; and Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 3 miles away.
Mumps in numbers
Just under 1 km west, Oldham Edge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Glodwick, Heyside, Higginshaw, Oldham Edge, Royton Moss, and Broadbent may also help.
Mumps in context
Mumps is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Mumps falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Mumps skews family-heavy: 25.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.4% of the 2,587 residents in Mumps's census neighbourhood, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Mumps has more choice than 87% 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 Mumps are The Blue Coat CofE School (0.4 miles) and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (1.1 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Mumps's Local Authority. Mumps falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Mumps is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Mumps
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All Orthodontic Options in Mumps Explained
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Areas We Cover Around Mumps
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mumps
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mumps often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mumps?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mumps is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (0.8 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mumps?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Mumps, 63 practices within 10 miles and 175 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mumps?
The nearest practice to Mumps that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (1.9 miles) and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mumps, Borough of Oldham?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mumps, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.