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Orthodontic practices near Roughtown

On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Roughtown, 50 practices within 10 and 166 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, 0.2 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley0.2 miles south-west–✓✓5.0 (30 reviews)
Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne0.3 miles south-west–✓✓4.9 (260 reviews)
Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley0.7 miles north✓–✓4.9 (491 reviews)
STALY Dental - StalybridgeStalybridge2.6 miles south✓–✓4.9 (216 reviews)
Eagle House DentalAshton-under-Lyne2.9 miles south-west–✓✓4.9 (225 reviews)
Northern OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne2.9 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (154 reviews)
Links OrthodonticsAshton-under-Lyne2.9 miles south-west✓✓✓2.7 (25 reviews)
The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton3.2 miles north-west✓✓✓4.6 (106 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Roughtown with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mossley, 0.2 miles south-west; the next are Ashton-under-Lyne (0.3 miles south-west) and Stalybridge (2.6 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Mossley20.2 miles south-west
Ashton-under-Lyne50.3 miles south-west
Stalybridge12.6 miles south
Chadderton43.2 miles north-west
Denton35.0 miles south-west
Hyde15.2 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Roughtown

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Bridge Dental Care in Marple (5.0 from 133 reviews), 8.3 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Bridge Dental CareMarple5.0 (133 reviews)8.3 miles south
Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley5.0 (30 reviews)0.2 miles south-west
North West OrthodonticsMarple5.0 (12 reviews)8.3 miles south
Holly House Dental PracticeStockport4.9 (874 reviews)6.9 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Roughtown at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaTameside
NHS dental servicesNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1618.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,507 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 36.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car15% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,858 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England
Access within Borough of Tameside1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 69 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.8% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Tameside
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsMossley Hollins High School — 0.5 miles
St Damian's RC Science College — 1.7 miles
Oasis Academy Leesbrook — 2.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles8 schools, about 7,637 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area106 schools, 37,051 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants, Mossley — under a mile
Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — under a mile
STALY Dental - Stalybridge, Stalybridge — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles50 within 10 miles, 166 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 Roughtown

Roughtown has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 50 practices, and within 20 there are 166.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Eagle House Dental (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Roughtown 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 Roughtown are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, 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 Roughtown

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Braces and aligner options in Roughtown

Orthodontist in Roughtown: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Roughtown understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Roughtown or another part of Borough of Tameside.

What local practice data suggests in Roughtown

There is no orthodontist on our records in Roughtown itself. The nearest we do hold are Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, under a mile away; Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, under a mile away; and STALY Dental - Stalybridge, about 3 miles away.

Local snapshot of Roughtown

Mossley Brow is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Roughtown.

Area profile for Roughtown

Roughtown is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Roughtown. Census figures show 18.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Roughtown, 5.8% of the 1,507 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.5% average across Borough of Tameside, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Roughtown has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% 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 Roughtown are served by secondary schools including Mossley Hollins High School (0.5 miles) and St Damian's RC Science College (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Roughtown's Local Authority has 106 schools educating 37,051 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Roughtown is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Roughtown is about 9 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.

More local pages to browse

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Mossley Brow, Quickwood, Bottoms, Brook Bottom, Quick, and Sandbed.

All Orthodontic Options in Roughtown Explained

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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Roughtown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Roughtown

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Roughtown often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Roughtown?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Roughtown is Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & Implants in Mossley, about 0.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Mossley Dental Care (0.3 miles) and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (0.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Roughtown?

Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Roughtown, 50 practices within 10 miles and 166 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Roughtown?

The nearest practice to Roughtown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 0.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include STALY Dental - Stalybridge (2.6 miles) and Northern Orthodontics (2.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Roughtown, Borough of Tameside?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Roughtown, Borough of Tameside?

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TitleRoughtown, Borough of Tameside Invisalign & Braces
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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