Orthodontic practices near Royton Moss
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Royton Moss, 59 practices within 10 and 174 practices within 20. The closest is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 1.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 3.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 3.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 3.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 4.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Royton Moss with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 1.3 miles south; the next are Mossley (3.3 miles south-east) and Ashton-under-Lyne (3.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 1.3 miles south |
| Mossley | 2 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Rochdale | 7 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Middleton | 1 | 4.5 miles west |
| Stalybridge | 1 | 5.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Royton Moss
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), 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 4.9 (491 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Royton Moss 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,328 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,078 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% 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 | 45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy — 0.6 miles The Blue Coat CofE School — 1.0 miles E-ACT the Oldham Academy North — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 16,755 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 | The Tooth Place Dental Surgery, Chadderton — 1 miles Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 3 miles Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 59 within 10 miles, 174 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Royton Moss
The nearest practice to Royton Moss is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 59 practices, and within 20 there are 174.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (2.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Royton Moss list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Royton Moss are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 1.3 miles 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 Royton Moss
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Orthodontist in Royton Moss: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Royton Moss. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Borough of Oldham, not just Royton Moss.
Local orthodontic signals in Royton Moss
There is no orthodontist on our records in Royton Moss itself. The nearest recorded are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about a mile away; Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 3 miles away; and Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 4 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Heyside, Higginshaw, Broadbent, Cowlishaw, Mumps, and Shaw Edge.
Area profile for Royton Moss
Officially, Royton Moss is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Royton Moss sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Royton Moss's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Royton Moss, 5.4% of the 1,328 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Royton Moss 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. The closest secondary schools to Royton Moss are E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (0.6 miles) and The Blue Coat CofE School (1.0 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Royton Moss's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Royton Moss's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Royton Moss is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Royton Moss
Just under 1 km north, Heyside is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Royton Moss Explained
Patients in Royton Moss have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Royton Moss
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Royton Moss
Starting orthodontic treatment in Royton Moss can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Royton Moss
Royton Moss has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Royton Moss's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Royton Moss falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. 15.1% of Royton Moss's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Royton Moss, 5.4% of the 1,328 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Royton Moss is better served than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Royton Moss attend schools such as E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (0.6 miles) and The Blue Coat CofE School (1.0 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 47,369 pupils in Royton Moss's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Royton Moss's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Royton Moss 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Royton Moss. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Royton Moss
This section helps connect Royton Moss, Borough of Oldham to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Heyside, Higginshaw, Broadbent, Cowlishaw, Mumps, and Shaw Edge.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Royton Moss
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Royton Moss often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Royton Moss?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Royton Moss is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (1.4 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Royton Moss?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Royton Moss, 59 practices within 10 miles and 174 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Royton Moss?
The nearest practice to Royton Moss that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 1.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (2.5 miles) and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Royton Moss, Borough of Oldham?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Royton Moss, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.