The Willows Dental Practice
141 Wilmslow Rd, Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3HX, UK, Wilmslow SK9 3HX
4.6 (61 reviews)
About This Practice
The Willows Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice based in Wilmslow, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. Across the practices we list in Wilmslow, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.6 is below that. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Paddock Dental Centre in Bramhall (under a mile away), BeClear Orthodontics in Bramhall (about 1 mile away), and The Croft Dental & Implant Practice in Wilmslow (about 1 mile away). The practice address is 141 Wilmslow Rd, Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3HX, UK, postcode SK9 3HX. The practice has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 61 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. This is one of 6 practices on our Wilmslow register.
The Willows Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 141 Wilmslow Rd, Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3HX, UK, Wilmslow, SK9 3HX |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside 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 | 4.6 out of 5 from 61 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Paddock Dental Centre, Bramhall — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Willows Dental Practice
The neighbourhood around The Willows Dental Practice has 1,700 residents and 7.3% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is St James' Catholic High School, 0.9 miles away. The Willows Dental Practice is one of 15 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 13th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 8 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | St James' Catholic High School (0.9 miles); Cheadle Hulme High School (1.5 miles); Wilmslow High School (2.1 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (8 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 13th of 15 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 8 miles) |
| Residents in SK9 | 1,780 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in SK9 | 16.5% |
| Residents per square kilometre in SK9 | 1,573 |
NHS Orthodontics in Wilmslow
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 Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.
The Willows Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to The Willows Dental Practice on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Paddock Dental Centre, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Willows Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Dental Centre, Bramhall | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 4.9 (729) |
| BeClear Orthodontics, Bramhall | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (223) |
| The Croft Dental & Implant Practice, Wilmslow | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (184) |
| Long Lane Dental Practice Cosmetic & General Dentistry, Cheadle Hulme | 1.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.7 (184) |
| Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Bramhall | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (1,652) |
| Trinity House Dental Care, Wilmslow | 1.7 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (164) |
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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