Orthodontic practices near The Cliff
On our practice register: 33 practices within 5 miles of The Cliff, 112 practices within 10 and 191 practices within 20. The closest is Victoria Clinic in Manchester, 1.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria ClinicManchester | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (461 reviews) |
| Manchester Dental PracticeManchester | 1.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.1 (282 reviews) |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 1.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (592 reviews) |
| Oakley DentalManchester | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Arndale Dental & Implant ClinicManchester | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (713 reviews) |
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) |
| The Fold DentistryManchester | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (69 reviews) |
| Gartside Street Dental LoungeManchester | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Cliff with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Manchester, 1.2 miles south-east; the next are Prestwich (2.0 miles north) and Crumpsall (2.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 16 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Prestwich | 2 | 2.0 miles north |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Swinton | 2 | 3.1 miles west |
| Eccles | 1 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Whitefield | 3 | 3.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Cliff
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stylist Dental Clinics in Manchester (5.0 from 1,026 reviews), 1.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 5.0 (439 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
| Renova DentalEccles | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Cliff at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Salford |
| 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,513 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 22.8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 45.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,996 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 33 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Salford | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 42 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Salford |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beis Yaakov High School — 0.7 miles The Albion Academy — 0.8 miles Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 15,204 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 131 schools, 44,488 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Victoria Clinic, Manchester — 1 miles The Park Dental Practice, Prestwich — 2 miles Blackley Dental Practice, Crumpsall — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 112 within 10 miles, 191 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 The Cliff
The Cliff is 1.2 miles from Victoria Clinic in Manchester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 112 practices, and within 20 there are 191.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Manchester Dental Practice (1.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 24 of the practices around The Cliff 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 The Cliff are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oakley Dental in Manchester, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Cliff
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Orthodontic services in The Cliff
Orthodontist in The Cliff: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in The Cliff. The same guidance applies whether you are based in The Cliff itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Salford.
Local orthodontic signals in The Cliff
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Cliff itself. The nearest recorded are Victoria Clinic in Manchester, about a mile away; The Park Dental Practice in Prestwich, about 2 miles away; and Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, about 3 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Higher Broughton, Kersal Dale, Strangeways, Broughton Park, Cheetham Hill, and Green Quarter follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in The Cliff
The Cliff is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. The Cliff sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.3% of The Cliff's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,513 residents in the neighbourhood around The Cliff, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across City and Borough of Salford. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (33), The Cliff has more choice than 96% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to The Cliff are Beis Yaakov High School (0.7 miles) and The Albion Academy (0.8 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. The Cliff's Local Authority area covers 131 schools and 44,488 pupils, according to DfE figures. The Cliff falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Cliff is about 3 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
A quick look at The Cliff
The nearest other location we cover is Higher Broughton, around 1 km to the north.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Cliff
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Cliff helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in The Cliff — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Cliff
Patients in The Cliff have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Cliff
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Cliff. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Cliff
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare The Cliff, City and Borough of Salford with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Higher Broughton, Kersal Dale, Strangeways, Broughton Park, Cheetham Hill, and Green Quarter can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Cliff
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Cliff often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Cliff?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Cliff is Victoria Clinic in Manchester, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Manchester Dental Practice (1.3 miles) and Love-Teeth Dental Practice (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Cliff?
Our register has 33 practices within 5 miles of The Cliff, 112 practices within 10 miles and 191 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Cliff?
The nearest practice to The Cliff that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oakley Dental in Manchester, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic (1.4 miles) and Smile Stylist Dental Clinics (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Cliff, City and Borough of Salford?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Cliff, City and Borough of Salford?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.