Orthodontic practices near Top of Cragg
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Top of Cragg, 67 practices within 10 and 185 practices within 20. The closest is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, 2.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 2.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 2.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
| One DentalRochdale | 3.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (561 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Top of Cragg with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chadderton, 2.0 miles south-east; the next are Middleton (2.4 miles west) and Rochdale (3.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 4 | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Middleton | 1 | 2.4 miles west |
| Rochdale | 7 | 3.5 miles north |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Heywood | 3 | 4.4 miles north-west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5 | 5.1 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Top of Cragg
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), 4.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.4 miles north-west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 4.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Top of Cragg 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,487 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 881 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% 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 | 85th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Chadderton School — 0.3 miles E-ACT the Oldham Academy North — 1.0 miles The Radclyffe School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 18,192 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 | Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic, Chadderton — 2 miles SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 2 miles Deeplish Dental Practice, Rochdale — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 67 within 10 miles, 185 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 Top of Cragg
Top of Cragg is 2 miles from Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 67 practices, and within 20 there are 185.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oldham Orthodontics (2.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 22 of the practices around Top of Cragg list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Top of Cragg are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Top of Cragg
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Orthodontist in Top of Cragg: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Top of Cragg. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Borough of Oldham.
Local context for Top of Cragg
Just under 1 km north, Chadderton Heights is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Top of Cragg
There is no orthodontist on our records in Top of Cragg itself. The nearest we do hold are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 2 miles away; and Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 4 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Chadderton Heights, Buckley Wood, Chadderton Fold, Healds Green, Chadderton Park, and Acres.
Area profile for Top of Cragg
By ONS classification, Top of Cragg falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Top of Cragg falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Top of Cragg's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Top of Cragg, 6.3% of the 1,487 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Top of Cragg has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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. Families in Top of Cragg are served by secondary schools including North Chadderton School (0.3 miles) and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (1.0 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Top of Cragg's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 47,369 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Top of Cragg among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Top of Cragg is about 8 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Top of Cragg
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Top of Cragg helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Top of Cragg follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Top of Cragg
Patients in Top of Cragg have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Top of Cragg — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Top of Cragg directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Top of Cragg 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 Top of Cragg. 16.3% of Top of Cragg's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,487 residents in Top of Cragg's census neighbourhood, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Top of Cragg 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. Families in Top of Cragg are served by secondary schools including North Chadderton School (0.3 miles) and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (1.0 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 124 schools and 47,369 pupils across Top of Cragg's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Top of Cragg among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Top of Cragg is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Top of Cragg. The nearest we do hold are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2 miles away; SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 2 miles away; and Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 4 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Top of Cragg. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Top of Cragg
If Top of Cragg, Borough of Oldham is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Chadderton Heights, Buckley Wood, Chadderton Fold, Healds Green, Chadderton Park, and Acres for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Top of Cragg
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Top of Cragg often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Top of Cragg?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Top of Cragg is Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 2.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (2.1 miles) and SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Top of Cragg?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Top of Cragg, 67 practices within 10 miles and 185 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Top of Cragg?
The nearest practice to Top of Cragg that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (2.7 miles) and Crescent Orthodontics (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Top of Cragg, Borough of Oldham?
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 Top of Cragg, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.