Orthodontic practices near Old Tame
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Old Tame, 34 practices within 10 and 190 practices within 20. The closest is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 3.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 3.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 4.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 4.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 4.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| KML ORTHODONTICSRochdale | 4.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Design DentalLittleborough | 4.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (114 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Tame with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley, 3.5 miles south; the next are Chadderton (3.5 miles south-west) and Ashton-under-Lyne (4.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mossley | 2 | 3.5 miles south |
| Chadderton | 4 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 4.3 miles south |
| Rochdale | 7 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Littleborough | 1 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Heywood | 3 | 6.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Tame
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), 6.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 6.9 miles west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 4.3 miles south |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 3.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Tame 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,337 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 72 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 124th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Co-op Academy Strinesdale — 2.3 miles Saddleworth School — 2.3 miles The Crompton House Church of England Academy — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,376 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 — 4 miles Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 4 miles Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 34 within 10 miles, 190 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Old Tame
The nearest practice to Old Tame is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 190.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (4.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Old Tame list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Tame are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Tame
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Old Tame, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Borough of Oldham.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Slackcote, Denshaw, Grains Bar, Linfitts, Moorside, and Rough Knarr are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Old Tame
Old Tame is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 15.6% of Old Tame's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,337 residents in Old Tame's census neighbourhood, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Tame is better served than 81% 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 Old Tame are Co-op Academy Strinesdale (2.3 miles) and Saddleworth School (2.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Old Tame's Local Authority. Old Tame sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Old Tame is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 11 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Old Tame
There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Tame itself. The closest on record are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 4 miles away; Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 4 miles away; and Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 4 miles away.
Old Tame at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Slackcote, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Old Tame
Starting orthodontic treatment in Old Tame can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Tame
Old Tame has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Old Tame sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Old Tame, 7% of the 1,337 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Old Tame has more choice than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Old Tame are served by secondary schools including Co-op Academy Strinesdale (2.3 miles) and Saddleworth School (2.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Tame's Local Authority area covers 124 schools and 47,369 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Old Tame is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Old Tame is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Old Tame
Patients in Old Tame have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Old Tame
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Old Tame — 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 Old Tame. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Tame
This section helps connect Old Tame, Borough of Oldham to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Slackcote, Denshaw, Grains Bar, Linfitts, Moorside, and Rough Knarr for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Tame
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Tame often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Tame?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Tame is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 3.5 miles to the south. The next closest are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (3.5 miles) and Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Tame?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Old Tame, 34 practices within 10 miles and 190 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Tame?
The nearest practice to Old Tame that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 3.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (3.5 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (4.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Tame, Borough of Oldham?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Tame, 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.