About This Practice
Patients in Sale can be seen at Dr Ali Smiles. Dr Ali Smiles is located at Sale Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0DF, UK. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Northenden House Orthodontics in Didsbury (under a mile away), Joyful Orthodontics in Didsbury (about 2 miles away), and Parkfield Dental Practice in Didsbury (about 2 miles away). This is a private orthodontic practice. 21 reviews give this practice an average rating of 5.0/5. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Sale. This is one of 6 practices on our Sale register.
Dr Ali Smiles at a Glance
| Address | Sale Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0DF, UK, Sale |
|---|---|
| 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 | Private |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Northenden House Orthodontics, Didsbury — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Dr Ali Smiles
The neighbourhood around Dr Ali Smiles has 1,648 residents and 9.9% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Dixons Brooklands Academy is the closest secondary school, 1.1 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 13 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 12 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 4 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,648 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dixons Brooklands Academy (1.1 miles); Sale High School (1.5 miles); Saint Paul's Catholic High School (1.6 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (5 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 12 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 4 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Sale
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.
Dr Ali Smiles is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Dr Ali Smiles on our register: 0 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Northenden House Orthodontics, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Dr Ali Smiles | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northenden House Orthodontics, Didsbury | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.6 (115) |
| Joyful Orthodontics, Didsbury | 1.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (108) |
| Parkfield Dental Practice, Didsbury | 1.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (371) |
| DCO Dental Group, Sale | 2.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (293) |
| Orthodontics Manchester, Cheadle Heath | 2.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (4) |
| Cheadle Village Dental Practice, Cheadle Hulme | 2.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (60) |
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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