--- title: "Bolton Road Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Farnworth" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-road-dental-centre description: "Bolton Road Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Farnworth. Rated 4.4/5 from 250 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Bolton Road Dental Centre 1 Bolton Rd, Kearsley, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 8DB, UK, [Farnworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/farnworth) BL4 8DB 4.4 (250 reviews) Clear Aligners NHS Braces Retainers [01204 707773](tel:01204 707773) [Visit Website](https://boltonroaddentalcentre.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3959686813672690945&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:ppcc@smartdentalcare.co.uk) ## About This Practice Patients in Farnworth can be seen at Bolton Road Dental Centre. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. Bolton Road Dental Centre is one of 3 orthodontic practices we track in Farnworth. The practice offers NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. The practice address is 1 Bolton Rd, Kearsley, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 8DB, UK, postcode BL4 8DB. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This practice is reported to offer remote consultations, useful for an initial assessment. Patients have rated this practice 4.4/5 across 250 reviews. Across the practices we list in Farnworth, the review-weighted average rating is 4.4; this practice's 4.4 is in line with that. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are The Tooth Artist in Farnworth (under a mile away), Bolton Orthodontic Centre in Farnworth (about 2 miles away), and Nova Dental Studio in Walkden (about 2 miles away). ## Bolton Road Dental Centre at a Glance | Address | 1 Bolton Rd, Kearsley, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 8DB, UK, Farnworth, BL4 8DB | | --- | --- | | 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, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 250 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | The Tooth Artist, Farnworth — 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 Road Dental Centre Bolton Road Dental Centre sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,796 residents, 4.8% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Kearsley Academy (0.4 miles). Within three miles there are 7 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 6th of 8 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 8 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,796 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Kearsley Academy (0.4 miles); Harper Green School (1.0 miles); St James's Church of England High School (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 7 (3 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 8 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 8 miles) | | Residents in BL4 | 9,421 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BL4 | 35.8% | | Residents per square kilometre in BL4 | 4,816 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BL4 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bl4) ## 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 Road Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Bolton Road Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Bolton Road Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Bolton Road Dental Centre offer? Bolton Road Dental Centre offers NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Bolton Road Dental Centre offer payment plans? Bolton Road Dental Centre is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Can I get a remote consultation with Bolton Road Dental Centre? Bolton Road Dental Centre is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Does Bolton Road Dental Centre use digital scanning? Bolton Road 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 Bolton Road Dental Centre located? Bolton Road Dental Centre is located in Farnworth. How many orthodontists are there in Farnworth? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Farnworth, of which Bolton Road Dental Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Bolton Road 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 Bolton Road Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are The Tooth Artist (Farnworth, under a mile away), Bolton Orthodontic Centre (Farnworth, about 2 miles away), and Nova Dental Studio (Walkden, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Bolton Road Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Bolton Road Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Farnworth View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/farnworth) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [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 Road Dental Centre on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Tooth Artist, under a mile away. | Practice | From Bolton Road Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Tooth Artist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-tooth-artist), Farnworth | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (18) | | [Bolton Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre), Farnworth | 1.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (25) | | [Nova Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nova-dental-studio), Walkden | 1.8 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (33) | | [Swift Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental), Bolton | 2.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (353) | | [Harpers Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice), Bolton | 2.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (602) | | [The Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-practice-3), Bury | 2.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (34) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Bolton Road Dental Centre. [The Tooth Artist — Farnworth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-tooth-artist) [Bolton Orthodontic Centre — Farnworth (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre) [Nova Dental Studio — Walkden (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nova-dental-studio) [Swift Dental — Bolton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental) [Harpers Dental Practice — Bolton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice) [The Dental Practice — Bury (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-practice-3) [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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