The Smile Clinic
9 Marsden Rd, Bolton BL1 2JT, UK, Bolton
4.7 (1083 reviews)
About This Practice
The Smile Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Bolton, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Dream Smiles Dental in Bolton (under a mile away), Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic in Bolton (under a mile away), and Swift Dental in Bolton (under a mile away). This is one of 7 practices on our Bolton register. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners, depending on suitability. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice address is 9 Marsden Rd, Bolton BL1 2JT, UK. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Its 4.7 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Bolton. 1083 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5.
The Smile Clinic at a Glance
| Address | 9 Marsden Rd, Bolton BL1 2JT, UK, Bolton |
|---|---|
| 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, Invisalign, NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 1083 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Dream Smiles Dental, Bolton — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Smile Clinic
Around The Smile Clinic the 2021 Census counts 1,229 residents, with 3.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to University Collegiate School (0.5 miles). Within three miles there are 9 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 10 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 8th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 11 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,229 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.9% aged 16 to 24 and 40.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | University Collegiate School (0.5 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (0.9 miles); Eden Boys' School, Bolton (1.0 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (4 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 8th of 10 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 11 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Bolton
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 Smile Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to The Smile Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dream Smiles Dental, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Smile Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Smiles Dental, Bolton | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (261) |
| Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic, Bolton | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (210) |
| Swift Dental, Bolton | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (353) |
| True Dentistry, Bolton | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (114) |
| Harpers Dental Practice, Bolton | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (602) |
| Bolton Orthodontic Centre, Farnworth | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (25) |
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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