Orthodontic practices near Shaw
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Shaw, 57 practices within 10 and 177 practices within 20. The closest is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| Apollonia House Dental & HealthcareMossley | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (491 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Mossley Dental CareAshton-under-Lyne | 3.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (260 reviews) |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 4.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (30 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 4.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 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 Shaw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 2.2 miles south-west; the next are Mossley (3.3 miles south-east) and Ashton-under-Lyne (3.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Mossley | 2 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 3.8 miles south |
| Rochdale | 7 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Littleborough | 1 | 5.2 miles north |
| Middleton | 1 | 5.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shaw
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), 6.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 5.8 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.
Shaw 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 |
| Population | 1,001 |
| Residents under 16 | 22% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,751 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,638 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 99th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy — 1.1 miles The Crompton House Church of England Academy — 1.5 miles Co-op Academy Strinesdale — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,214 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 — 2 miles Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare, Mossley — 3 miles Mossley Dental Care, Ashton-under-Lyne — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 57 within 10 miles, 177 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Shaw
The nearest practice to Shaw is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 57 practices, and within 20 there are 177.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oldham Orthodontics (3.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Shaw list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shaw are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shaw
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Shaw
Orthodontist in Shaw: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Shaw. It connects local orthodontic research in Shaw with the wider Borough of Oldham area. Shaw — a small village with a population of around 1,001 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Higher Barrowshaw, Lane Side, Moorside, Near Barrowshaw, Sholver, and Shore Edge.
The local picture in Shaw
Shaw — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With 22% of residents under 16, Shaw has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Shaw, 9.2% of the 2,751 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Shaw 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. The closest secondary schools to Shaw are E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (1.1 miles) and The Crompton House Church of England Academy (1.5 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Shaw's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 47,369 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Shaw is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Shaw is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Shaw
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shaw itself. The nearest we do hold are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 3 miles away; and Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 4 miles away.
Where Shaw sits locally
Shaw is home to around 1,001 people, classing it as a small village within Borough of Oldham. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Moorside, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Shaw
The orthodontic landscape in Shaw offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Shaw — Local Context
Shaw has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Shaw sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22% of residents under 16, Shaw has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Shaw, 9.2% of the 2,751 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Shaw has more choice 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 Shaw are served by secondary schools including E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (1.1 miles) and The Crompton House Church of England Academy (1.5 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Shaw's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 47,369 pupils (DfE data). Shaw sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shaw is about 10 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shaw. The nearest we do hold are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare in Mossley, about 3 miles away; and Mossley Dental Care in Ashton-under-Lyne, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Shaw
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Shaw helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Shaw follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shaw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shaw
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Shaw, Borough of Oldham alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Higher Barrowshaw, Lane Side, Moorside, Near Barrowshaw, Sholver, and Shore Edge.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Shaw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shaw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shaw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shaw is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (2.4 miles) and Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shaw?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Shaw, 57 practices within 10 miles and 177 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shaw?
The nearest practice to Shaw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Apollonia House Dental & Healthcare (3.3 miles) and Oldham Orthodontics (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shaw, 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 Shaw, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.