Orthodontic practices near Oozewood
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Oozewood, 63 practices within 10 and 185 practices within 20. The closest is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 2.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 2.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| One DentalRochdale | 3.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (561 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 3.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 3.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oozewood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 2.1 miles south; the next are Rochdale (3.0 miles north) and Middleton (3.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 2.1 miles south |
| Rochdale | 7 | 3.0 miles north |
| Middleton | 1 | 3.4 miles west |
| Heywood | 3 | 4.4 miles north-west |
| Mossley | 2 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 4.9 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 Oozewood
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), 4.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.4 miles north-west |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 6.7 miles west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oozewood 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,361 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,310 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 94th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | E-ACT the Oldham Academy North — 0.7 miles E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy — 1.0 miles The Crompton House Church of England Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 18,899 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 — 2 miles Deeplish Dental Practice, Rochdale — 3 miles SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 63 within 10 miles, 185 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Oozewood
The nearest practice to Oozewood is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 63 practices, and within 20 there are 185.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oldham Orthodontics (3.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 21 of the practices around Oozewood list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Oozewood are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.1 miles 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 Oozewood
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Oozewood
Orthodontist in Oozewood: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Oozewood? 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.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Thorp, Hanging Chadder, Holden Fold, Royley, Royton, and Buckley Wood follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local context for Oozewood
The nearest other location we cover is Thorp, under 1 km to the north.
What we know about practices near Oozewood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Oozewood. The nearest we do hold are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 3 miles away; and SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 3 miles away.
Oozewood in context
Oozewood — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.4% of Oozewood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,361 residents in Oozewood's census neighbourhood, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. Oozewood has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Oozewood are E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.7 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (1.0 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Oozewood's Local Authority area covers 124 schools and 47,369 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Oozewood close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oozewood is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Oozewood
The orthodontic landscape in Oozewood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Oozewood — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Oozewood itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Oozewood sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.4% of Oozewood's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Oozewood, 7.1% of the 1,361 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Oozewood has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% 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 Oozewood are E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.7 miles) and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (1.0 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Oozewood's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Oozewood close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oozewood is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Oozewood. The nearest recorded are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 3 miles away; and SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Oozewood
Starting orthodontic treatment in Oozewood can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Oozewood
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Oozewood — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oozewood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oozewood
This part of the page places Oozewood, Borough of Oldham in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Thorp, Hanging Chadder, Holden Fold, Royley, Royton, and Buckley Wood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oozewood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oozewood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oozewood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oozewood is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2.1 miles to the south. The next closest are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (2.1 miles) and Deeplish Dental Practice (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oozewood?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Oozewood, 63 practices within 10 miles and 185 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oozewood?
The nearest practice to Oozewood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (3.1 miles) and Crescent Orthodontics (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oozewood, 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 Oozewood, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.