Bolton Orthodontic Centre
464 Manchester Rd, Bolton BL3 2NU, UK, Bolton BL3 2NU
4.2 (25 reviews)
About This Practice
Bolton Orthodontic Centre is an orthodontic practice in Farnworth. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Its 4.2 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.4 across the practices we track in Farnworth. The practice offers NHS Braces. The practice has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Farnworth, including this one. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Swift Dental in Bolton (under a mile away), Harpers Dental Practice in Bolton (under a mile away), and The Tooth Artist in Farnworth (about 1 mile away). You'll find the practice at 464 Manchester Rd, Bolton BL3 2NU, UK, BL3 2NU.
Bolton Orthodontic Centre at a Glance
| Address | 464 Manchester Rd, Bolton BL3 2NU, UK, Farnworth, BL3 2NU |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Swift Dental, Bolton — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Bolton Orthodontic Centre
The neighbourhood around Bolton Orthodontic Centre has 2,400 residents and 10% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy, 0.7 miles away. Patients here can choose from 9 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 10th of 10 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 10 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,400 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.1% aged 16 to 24 and 38% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles); Harper Green School (0.9 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (1.2 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (4 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 10th of 10 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 10 miles) |
| Residents in BL3 | 11,157 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in BL3 | 38.4% |
| Residents per square kilometre in BL3 | 5,320 |
NHS Orthodontics in Farnworth
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.
Bolton Orthodontic Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Bolton Orthodontic Centre on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Swift Dental, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Bolton Orthodontic Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dental, Bolton | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (353) |
| Harpers Dental Practice, Bolton | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (602) |
| The Tooth Artist, Farnworth | 1.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (18) |
| The Smile Clinic, Bolton | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.7 (1,083) |
| Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic, Bolton | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (210) |
| Bolton Road Dental Centre, Farnworth | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 4.4 (250) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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