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Orthodontic practices near Wharfside

On our practice register: 37 practices within 5 miles of Wharfside, 103 practices within 10 and 191 practices within 20. The closest is YOR Dental in Manchester, 1.0 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
YOR DentalManchester1.0 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (525 reviews)
Gartside Street Dental LoungeManchester1.6 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (485 reviews)
360 Dental CareManchester1.6 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (294 reviews)
Deansgate Dental StudioManchester1.6 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (950 reviews)
Beaumont DentalManchester1.8 miles north✓–✓4.9 (732 reviews)
Tomas Dental ClinicManchester1.8 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (148 reviews)
Renova DentalEccles1.9 miles north-west✓–✓5.0 (109 reviews)
Invisible Braces ManchesterManchester2.0 miles east–––5.0 (2 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Wharfside with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Manchester, 1.0 miles north-west; the next are Eccles (1.9 miles north-west) and Stretford (2.0 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Manchester171.0 miles north-west
Eccles11.9 miles north-west
Stretford22.0 miles south-west
Urmston23.0 miles south-west
Swinton23.3 miles north-west
Sale53.4 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wharfside

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), 2.0 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester5.0 (1,026 reviews)2.0 miles north-east
Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton5.0 (439 reviews)3.3 miles north-west
Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston5.0 (361 reviews)3.0 miles south-west
Renova DentalEccles5.0 (109 reviews)1.9 miles north-west

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

Wharfside at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSalford
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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 163.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,329 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally22.4% aged 16 to 24 and 62.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car45.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre5,572 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health11.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles37 practices, more than 97% of towns in England
Access within Trafford15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county1% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Trafford
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 2 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsOasis Academy MediaCityUK — 0.4 miles
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK — 0.5 miles
Eton Academy — 0.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles18 schools, about 17,162 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area131 schools, 44,488 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesYOR Dental, Manchester — 1 miles
Renova Dental, Eccles — 2 miles
Riyo Dental, Stretford — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles103 within 10 miles, 191 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsM50

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 Wharfside

The nearest practice to Wharfside is YOR Dental in Manchester, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 103 practices, and within 20 there are 191.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: YOR Dental (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; 360 Dental Care (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Wharfside list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles 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 Wharfside are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is YOR Dental in Manchester, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 2 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Wharfside

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Braces and aligner options in Wharfside

Orthodontist in Wharfside: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Wharfside, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Wharfside itself or elsewhere in Trafford.

Local orthodontic signals in Wharfside

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wharfside itself. The nearest we do hold are YOR Dental in Manchester, about a mile away; Renova Dental in Eccles, about 2 miles away; and Riyo Dental in Stretford, about 2 miles away.

Wharfside in numbers

Just around 1 km south, Old Trafford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Widen your local search

For a broader view, related location pages cover Old Trafford, Gorse Hill, New Windsor, Seedley, Salford, and Trafford Park as well as this one.

Area profile for Wharfside

Wharfside is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Wharfside falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. With just 3.8% of residents under 16, Wharfside skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,329 residents in the neighbourhood around Wharfside, 1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Trafford. With 37 orthodontic practices within five miles, Wharfside is better served than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wharfside are Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (0.4 miles) and AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (0.5 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 131 schools and 44,488 pupils in Wharfside's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Wharfside among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wharfside is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 2 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatments in Wharfside

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Wharfside can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wharfside

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wharfside — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wharfside

Starting orthodontic treatment in Wharfside can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Every case in Wharfside 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 Wharfside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Wharfside

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wharfside?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wharfside is YOR Dental in Manchester, about 1.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Gartside Street Dental Lounge (1.6 miles) and 360 Dental Care (1.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Wharfside?

Our register has 37 practices within 5 miles of Wharfside, 103 practices within 10 miles and 191 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wharfside?

The nearest practice to Wharfside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is YOR Dental in Manchester, about 1.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include 360 Dental Care (1.6 miles) and Deansgate Dental Studio (1.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wharfside, Trafford?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wharfside, Trafford?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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TitleWharfside, Trafford Teeth Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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