Links Orthodontics
141 Leicester Rd, Salford M7 4HJ, UK, Manchester M7 4HJ
2.7 (25 reviews)
About This Practice
Links Orthodontics is a registered orthodontic provider serving Ashton-under-Lyne and the surrounding area. Across the practices we list in Ashton-under-Lyne, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 2.7 is below that. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Links Orthodontics is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in Ashton-under-Lyne. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Wheelchair access is reported to be available. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Other practices nearby include Eagle House Dental in Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile away), Northern Orthodontics in Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile away), and Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile away). This practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. 25 reviews give this practice an average rating of 2.7/5. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. You'll find the practice at 141 Leicester Rd, Salford M7 4HJ, UK, M7 4HJ.
Links Orthodontics at a Glance
| Address | 141 Leicester Rd, Salford M7 4HJ, UK, Ashton-under-Lyne, M7 4HJ |
|---|---|
| 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 | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 2.7 out of 5 from 25 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Eagle House Dental, Ashton-under-Lyne — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Links Orthodontics
The neighbourhood around Links Orthodontics has 2,315 residents and 8.3% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. West Hill School is the closest secondary school, 1.0 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 12 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 12th of 12 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 6 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,315 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 40.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Hill School (1.0 miles); Dixons Ashton Academy (1.1 miles); All Saints Catholic College (1.3 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (5 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 8 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 12th of 12 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 6 miles) |
| Residents in M7 | 12,457 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in M7 | 50.2% |
| Residents per square kilometre in M7 | 8,097 |
NHS Orthodontics in Ashton-under-Lyne
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.
Links Orthodontics is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Links Orthodontics on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is Eagle House Dental, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Links Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House Dental, Ashton-under-Lyne | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (225) |
| Northern Orthodontics, Ashton-under-Lyne | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.9 (154) |
| Ashton Primary Care Centre, Ashton-under-Lyne | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (83) |
| STALY Dental - Stalybridge, Stalybridge | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (216) |
| Kingswater Dental Practice, Denton | 2.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends | 4.8 (147) |
| Denton Orthodontics Centre, Denton | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (85) |
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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