The Fold Dentistry
3 Back Pool Fold, Manchester M2 1HB, UK, Manchester M2 1HB
4.8 (69 reviews)
About This Practice
Patients in Manchester can be seen at The Fold Dentistry. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 69 reviews. The Fold Dentistry is located at 3 Back Pool Fold, Manchester M2 1HB, UK (M2 1HB). The Fold Dentistry is one of 15 orthodontic practices we track in Manchester. This practice lists Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Retainers among its available treatments. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic in Manchester (under a mile away), Smile Stylist Dental Clinics in Manchester (under a mile away), and Invisible Braces Manchester in Manchester (under a mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. From a review left by one patient: “Iv had my braces fitted today and it's been a great experience. All the staff are friendly and Lance talked me through everything, I cannot wait to see the resu…” Across the practices we list in Manchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. This is a private orthodontic practice. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice.
The Fold Dentistry at a Glance
| Address | 3 Back Pool Fold, Manchester M2 1HB, UK, Manchester, M2 1HB |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 69 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic, Manchester — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Fold Dentistry
The neighbourhood around The Fold Dentistry has 1,393 residents and 6% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Trinity CofE High School (1.2 miles). Within three miles there are 14 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 11th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 1 mile away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,393 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 29.2% aged 16 to 24 and 53.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trinity CofE High School (1.2 miles); Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester (1.3 miles); Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester (1.3 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (8 offer NHS, 12 list clear aligners, 9 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 15 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 1 mile) |
| Residents in M2 | 2,413 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in M2 | 68.2% |
| Residents per square kilometre in M2 | 2,773 |
NHS Orthodontics in Manchester
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.
The Fold Dentistry 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 The Fold Dentistry on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Fold Dentistry | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic, Manchester | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.5 (713) |
| Smile Stylist Dental Clinics, Manchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (1,026) |
| Invisible Braces Manchester, Manchester | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (2) |
| Manchester Dental Practice, Manchester | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.1 (282) |
| City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic - Manchester, Manchester | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.7 (497) |
| Tomas Dental Clinic, Manchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (148) |
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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