--- title: "Astley Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Tyldesley" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/astley-dental-centre description: "Astley Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Tyldesley. Rated 4.6/5 from 154 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Astley Dental Centre 396 Manchester Rd, Astley, Manchester M29 7DY, UK, [Tyldesley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tyldesley) M29 7DY 4.6 (154 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01942 882070](tel:01942 882070) [Visit Website](https://astleydentalcentre.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8336620209429802617&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@astleydentalcentre.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Tyldesley, Astley Dental Centre is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Tyldesley. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Greenlane Dental Practice in Leigh (about 2 miles away), Marcin Piekara in Leigh (about 2 miles away), and Nova Dental Studio in Walkden (about 3 miles away). This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. The practice has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 154 reviews. The practice address is 396 Manchester Rd, Astley, Manchester M29 7DY, UK, postcode M29 7DY. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers, depending on suitability. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. ## Astley Dental Centre at a Glance | Address | 396 Manchester Rd, Astley, Manchester M29 7DY, UK, Tyldesley, M29 7DY | | --- | --- | | 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, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 154 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Greenlane Dental Practice, Leigh — 1.5 miles | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Astley Dental Centre Astley Dental Centre sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,774 residents, 10.8% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is St Mary's Catholic High School, 0.3 miles away. Astley Dental Centre is one of 4 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 3 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 10 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,774 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's Catholic High School (0.3 miles); Fred Longworth High School (1.2 miles); Bedford High School (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 3 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 10 miles) | | Residents in M29 | 9,236 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in M29 | 8.4% | | Residents per square kilometre in M29 | 3,599 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the M29 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/m29) ## NHS Orthodontics in Tyldesley 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. Astley Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Astley Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Astley Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Astley Dental Centre offer? Astley Dental Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Astley Dental Centre offer a free consultation? Astley Dental Centre is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Astley Dental Centre use digital scanning? Astley Dental Centre is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is Astley Dental Centre located? Astley Dental Centre is at 396 Manchester Rd, Astley, Manchester M29 7DY, UK, Tyldesley M29 7DY. The nearest other practice on our register is Greenlane Dental Practice in Leigh, about 2 miles away. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Astley Dental Centre? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Astley Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Greenlane Dental Practice (Leigh, about 2 miles away), Marcin Piekara (Leigh, about 2 miles away), and Nova Dental Studio (Walkden, about 3 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Astley Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Astley Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Tyldesley View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/tyldesley) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Astley Dental Centre on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Greenlane Dental Practice, 1.5 miles away. | Practice | From Astley Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Greenlane Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greenlane-dental-practice), Leigh | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 4.9 (137) | | [Marcin Piekara](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/marcin-piekara), Leigh | 2.5 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Nova Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nova-dental-studio), Walkden | 2.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (33) | | [Pennyblack Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pennyblack-dental), Swinton | 3.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (228) | | [Worsley Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/worsley-dental-centre), Swinton | 4.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (135) | | [The Tooth Artist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-tooth-artist), Farnworth | 4.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (18) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Astley Dental Centre. [Greenlane Dental Practice — Leigh (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greenlane-dental-practice) [Marcin Piekara — Leigh (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/marcin-piekara) [Nova Dental Studio — Walkden (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nova-dental-studio) [Pennyblack Dental — Swinton (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pennyblack-dental) [Worsley Dental Centre — Swinton (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/worsley-dental-centre) [The Tooth Artist — Farnworth (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-tooth-artist) [Compare All Orthodontists in Tyldesley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tyldesley) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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