Orthodontic practices near Parr Brow
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Parr Brow, 83 practices within 10 and 204 practices within 20. The closest is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, 1.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Dental CentreTyldesley | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Nova Dental StudioWalkden | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Pennyblack DentalSwinton | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Bolton Road Dental CentreFarnworth | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (250 reviews) |
| Greenlane Dental PracticeLeigh | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (137 reviews) |
| The Tooth ArtistFarnworth | 2.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Worsley Dental CentreSwinton | 2.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (135 reviews) |
| Bolton Orthodontic CentreFarnworth | 3.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (25 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Parr Brow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Tyldesley, 1.4 miles south-west; the next are Walkden (1.5 miles north-east) and Swinton (2.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley | 1 | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Walkden | 1 | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Swinton | 3 | 2.2 miles east |
| Farnworth | 3 | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Leigh | 2 | 2.9 miles west |
| Manchester | 3 | 3.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Parr Brow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashley Latter Ltd in Radcliffe (5.0 from 532 reviews), 6.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 5.0 (439 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
| Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parr Brow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,580 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 816 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% 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 Wigan | 56th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lowry Academy — 1.2 miles Star Salford Academy — 1.3 miles St Mary's Catholic High School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 10,946 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Astley Dental Centre, Tyldesley — 1 miles Nova Dental Studio, Walkden — 2 miles Pennyblack Dental, Swinton — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 83 within 10 miles, 204 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 Parr Brow
Parr Brow is 1.4 miles from Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 83 practices, and within 20 there are 204.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Astley Dental Centre (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bolton Road Dental Centre (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Parr Brow list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles 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 Parr Brow are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, 1.4 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 Parr Brow
Borough of Wigan12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Parr Brow
Orthodontist in Parr Brow: Before booking anything in Parr Brow, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Borough of Wigan.
What we know about practices near Parr Brow
There is no orthodontist on our records in Parr Brow itself. The nearest recorded are Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about a mile away; Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about 2 miles away; and Pennyblack Dental in Swinton, about 2 miles away.
A quick look at Parr Brow
Just under 1 km north, Mosley Common is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Parr Brow
By ONS classification, Parr Brow falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Parr Brow falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 17.3% of Parr Brow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,580 residents in the neighbourhood around Parr Brow, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Parr Brow is better served 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 Parr Brow are The Lowry Academy (1.2 miles) and Star Salford Academy (1.3 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Parr Brow's Local Authority has 137 schools educating 48,586 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Parr Brow is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Parr Brow is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Mosley Common, New Manchester, Boothstown, Ellenbrook, Astley, and Engine Fold can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Orthodontic Treatments in Parr Brow
The orthodontic landscape in Parr Brow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Parr Brow
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Parr Brow — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Parr Brow
Orthodontic treatment in Parr Brow is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Parr Brow
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Parr Brow — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Parr Brow — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Parr Brow's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,580 residents in the neighbourhood around Parr Brow, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Parr Brow is better served than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Parr Brow attend schools such as The Lowry Academy (1.2 miles) and Star Salford Academy (1.3 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 137 schools and 48,586 pupils across Parr Brow's Local Authority. Parr Brow's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Parr Brow is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Parr Brow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Parr Brow
This part of the page places Parr Brow, Borough of Wigan in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Mosley Common, New Manchester, Boothstown, Ellenbrook, Astley, and Engine Fold.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Parr Brow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parr Brow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parr Brow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parr Brow is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Nova Dental Studio (1.5 miles) and Pennyblack Dental (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parr Brow?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Parr Brow, 83 practices within 10 miles and 204 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parr Brow?
The nearest practice to Parr Brow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Pennyblack Dental (2.2 miles) and Bolton Road Dental Centre (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parr Brow, Borough of Wigan?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Parr Brow, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.