Orthodontic practices near North Moor
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of North Moor, 70 practices within 10 and 186 practices within 20. The closest is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 0.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 0.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 1.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 3.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 3.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Ashton Primary Care CentreAshton-under-Lyne | 3.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.0 (83 reviews) |
| Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 North Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 0.8 miles east; the next are Middleton (3.4 miles west) and Ashton-under-Lyne (3.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 0.8 miles east |
| Middleton | 1 | 3.4 miles west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Mossley | 2 | 3.9 miles east |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 4.3 miles west |
| Droylsden | 1 | 4.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Moor
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), 6.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 6.0 miles west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Moor 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 | 26.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,513 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 19.4% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 46.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,959 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% 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 | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy — 0.4 miles Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy — 0.9 miles The Blue Coat CofE School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 22,257 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 | Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic, Chadderton — under a mile SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 3 miles Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 70 within 10 miles, 186 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 North Moor
The nearest practice to North Moor is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic 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 70 practices, and within 20 there are 186.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (1.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around North Moor list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around North Moor 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 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Moor
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in North Moor
Orthodontist in North Moor: Searching for orthodontic treatment in North Moor? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Borough of Oldham and the surrounding area.
Local context for North Moor
Bank Top is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of North Moor.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Alder Root, Bank Top, Burnley Brow, Chadderton, Frank Hill, and Oldham.
Useful local orthodontic context for North Moor
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Moor itself. The nearest we do hold are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, under a mile away; SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 3 miles away; and Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 4 miles away.
Area profile for North Moor
North Moor 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 — 26.3% of North Moor's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around North Moor, 10% of the 1,513 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), North Moor 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 North Moor attend schools such as The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.4 miles) and Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. North Moor's Local Authority area covers 124 schools and 47,369 pupils, according to DfE figures. North Moor's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Moor is about 7 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in North Moor
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in North Moor helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in North Moor
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in North Moor runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in North Moor
The orthodontic landscape in North Moor offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in North Moor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in North Moor — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Moor
These links help widen your research beyond North Moor, Borough of Oldham if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Alder Root, Bank Top, Burnley Brow, Chadderton, Frank Hill, and Oldham follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in North Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Moor is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 0.8 miles to the east. The next closest are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (0.9 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Moor?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of North Moor, 70 practices within 10 miles and 186 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Moor?
The nearest practice to North Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 0.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (1.1 miles) and Links Orthodontics (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Moor, Borough of Oldham?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Moor, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.