--- title: "Bolton Orthodontic Centre | Orthodontist in Farnworth" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre description: "Bolton Orthodontic Centre is an orthodontic practice in Farnworth. Rated 4.2/5 from 25 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Bolton Orthodontic Centre 464 Manchester Rd, Bolton BL3 2NU, UK, [Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/farnworth) BL3 2NU 4.2 (25 reviews) NHS Braces [01204 382242](tel:01204 382242) [Visit Website](https://boltonorthodonticcentre.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=378883604176367250&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:boltonorthodonticcentre@gmail.com) ## About This Practice Bolton Orthodontic Centre is an orthodontic practice in Farnworth. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Its 4.2 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.4 across the practices we track in Farnworth. The practice offers NHS Braces. The practice has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Farnworth, including this one. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Swift Dental in Bolton (under a mile away), Harpers Dental Practice in Bolton (under a mile away), and The Tooth Artist in Farnworth (about 1 mile away). You'll find the practice at 464 Manchester Rd, Bolton BL3 2NU, UK, BL3 2NU. ## Bolton Orthodontic Centre at a Glance | Address | 464 Manchester Rd, Bolton BL3 2NU, UK, Farnworth, BL3 2NU | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Swift Dental, Bolton — under a mile | | 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 Bolton Orthodontic Centre The neighbourhood around Bolton Orthodontic Centre has 2,400 residents and 10% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy, 0.7 miles away. Patients here can choose from 9 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 10th of 10 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 10 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,400 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13.1% aged 16 to 24 and 38% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles); Harper Green School (0.9 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (4 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 10th of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 10 miles) | | Residents in BL3 | 11,157 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BL3 | 38.4% | | Residents per square kilometre in BL3 | 5,320 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BL3 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bl3) ## NHS Orthodontics in Farnworth 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. Bolton Orthodontic Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Bolton Orthodontic Centre offer NHS treatment? Bolton Orthodontic Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Bolton Orthodontic Centre offer? Bolton Orthodontic Centre offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Bolton Orthodontic Centre use digital scanning? Bolton Orthodontic 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 Bolton Orthodontic Centre located? Bolton Orthodontic Centre is located in Bolton. How many orthodontists are there in Farnworth? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Farnworth, of which Bolton Orthodontic Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Bolton Orthodontic 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 Bolton Orthodontic Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Swift Dental (Bolton, under a mile away), Harpers Dental Practice (Bolton, under a mile away), and The Tooth Artist (Farnworth, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Bolton Orthodontic Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Bolton Orthodontic Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bolton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/farnworth) [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) [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 Bolton Orthodontic Centre on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Swift Dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From Bolton Orthodontic Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Swift Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental), Bolton | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (353) | | [Harpers Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice), Bolton | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (602) | | [The Tooth Artist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-tooth-artist), Farnworth | 1.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (18) | | [The Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic), Bolton | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.7 (1,083) | | [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic), Bolton | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (210) | | [Bolton Road Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-road-dental-centre), Farnworth | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 4.4 (250) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Bolton Orthodontic Centre. [Swift Dental — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental) [Harpers Dental Practice — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice) [The Tooth Artist — Farnworth (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-tooth-artist) [The Smile Clinic — Bolton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic) [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic — Bolton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic) [Bolton Road Dental Centre — Farnworth (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-road-dental-centre) [Compare All Orthodontists in Farnworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/farnworth) ### 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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