Orthodontic practices near Pimhole
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Pimhole, 69 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Centre | Bury, 0.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 0.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Dentist on the RockBury | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| Knowsley DentalBury | 0.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (39 reviews) |
| Synergy DentalBury | 0.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (403 reviews) |
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 1.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (538 reviews) |
| Brandlesholme DentistryBury | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (209 reviews) |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 2.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (532 reviews) |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 2.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (524 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pimhole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bury, 0.5 miles north-west; the next are Radcliffe (2.1 miles south-west) and Whitefield (2.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bury | 7 | 0.5 miles north-west |
| Radcliffe | 2 | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Whitefield | 3 | 2.8 miles south |
| Heywood | 3 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Middleton | 1 | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Prestwich | 2 | 4.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pimhole
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pimhole at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bury |
| 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 | 23.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,649 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 43.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 45.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,472 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Bury | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 70 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Bury |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hazel Wood High School — 0.4 miles Bury Church of England High School — 1.0 miles St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 8,038 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 91 schools, 30,505 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Centre | Bury, Bury — under a mile Ashley Latter Ltd, Radcliffe — 2 miles Inglewood House Dental Practice, Whitefield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 69 within 10 miles, 193 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BL9 |
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 Pimhole
Pimhole has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: The Dental Centre | Bury is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 69 practices, and within 20 there are 193.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr. (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inglewood House Dental Practice (2.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Pimhole 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 Pimhole are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentist on the Rock in Bury, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pimhole
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Area profile for Pimhole
ONS classifies Pimhole as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Pimhole sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Pimhole skews family-heavy: 23.5% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 2,649 residents in Pimhole's census neighbourhood, above the 7.5% average across Borough of Bury. With 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pimhole is better served than 93% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pimhole attend schools such as Hazel Wood High School (0.4 miles) and Bury Church of England High School (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Pimhole's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,505 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Pimhole among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Pimhole is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Pimhole
The nearest other location we cover is Heap Bridge, under 1 km to the east.
Practice data for Pimhole
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pimhole. The closest on record are The Dental Centre | Bury, under a mile away; Ashley Latter Ltd in Radcliffe, about 2 miles away; and Inglewood House Dental Practice in Whitefield, about 3 miles away.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pimhole
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Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Pimhole
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pimhole
Provision in Pimhole varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Pimhole as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pimhole. 23.5% of Pimhole's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Pimhole, 8.6% of the 2,649 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.5% average across Borough of Bury, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pimhole is better served than 93% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Pimhole are Hazel Wood High School (0.4 miles) and Bury Church of England High School (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Pimhole's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,505 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Pimhole among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Pimhole is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pimhole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pimhole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pimhole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pimhole is The Dental Centre | Bury, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dentist on the Rock (0.7 miles) and Knowsley Dental (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pimhole?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Pimhole, 69 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pimhole?
The nearest practice to Pimhole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentist on the Rock in Bury, about 0.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Brandlesholme Dentistry (2.0 miles) and Ashley Latter Ltd (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pimhole, Borough of Bury?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pimhole, Borough of Bury?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.