Orthodontic practices near Oldham
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Oldham, 70 practices within 10 and 185 practices within 20. The closest is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 0.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 0.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 0.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 1.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 1.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 3.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 3.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne | 3.7 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 Oldham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 0.4 miles east; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (3.4 miles south-east) and Mossley (3.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 0.4 miles east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Mossley | 2 | 3.5 miles east |
| Middleton | 1 | 3.8 miles west |
| Droylsden | 1 | 4.4 miles south |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 4.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Oldham
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) | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oldham 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 |
| Population | 237,110 |
| Residents under 16 | 31.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,772 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 18.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 41.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,266 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.6% 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 — 0.1 miles The Blue Coat CofE School — 0.7 miles The Hathershaw College — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 23,226 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 Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 3 miles Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 70 within 10 miles, 185 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 Oldham
The nearest practice to Oldham 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 185.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham
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Orthodontist in Oldham: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Oldham. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Borough of Oldham. Oldham — a city with a population of around 237,110 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Oldham
Oldham has a population of around 237,110, making it a city within Borough of Oldham. Just under 1 km north, Bank Top is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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What we know about practices near Oldham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Oldham itself. The nearest recorded are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, under a mile away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 3 miles away; and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 4 miles away.
What official data says about Oldham
By ONS classification, Oldham falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Oldham falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Oldham skews family-heavy: 31.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Oldham, 11.6% of the 1,772 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 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Oldham is better served than 85% 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 Oldham attend schools such as The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.1 miles) and The Blue Coat CofE School (0.7 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. Oldham's Local Authority area covers 124 schools and 47,369 pupils, according to DfE figures. Oldham's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Oldham is about 7 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Orthodontic Treatments in Oldham
The orthodontic landscape in Oldham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Oldham — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Oldham. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Oldham sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 31.8% of residents under 16, Oldham has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,772 residents in the neighbourhood around Oldham, 11.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Oldham is better served than 85% 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 Oldham are served by secondary schools including The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.1 miles) and The Blue Coat CofE School (0.7 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Oldham's Local Authority. Oldham falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Oldham is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Oldham itself. The nearest we do hold are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, under a mile away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 3 miles away; and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 4 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Oldham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Oldham 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 Oldham
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Oldham
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Oldham — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Oldham sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Oldham skews family-heavy: 31.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.6% of the 1,772 residents in Oldham's census neighbourhood, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Oldham has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Oldham attend schools such as The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.1 miles) and The Blue Coat CofE School (0.7 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. Oldham's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 47,369 pupils (DfE data). Oldham'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 Oldham is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 7 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oldham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oldham
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oldham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oldham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oldham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oldham is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 0.4 miles to the east. The next closest are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (0.5 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oldham?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Oldham, 70 practices within 10 miles and 185 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oldham?
The nearest practice to Oldham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 0.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (1.0 miles) and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oldham, Borough of Oldham?
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 Oldham, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.