--- title: "Design Dental | Orthodontist in Littleborough" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/design-dental description: "Design Dental is an orthodontic practice in Littleborough. Rated 4.9/5 from 114 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Design Dental 34 Church St, Littleborough OL15 9AA, UK, [Rochdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/littleborough) 4.9 (114 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign [01706 276136](tel:01706 276136) [Visit Website](http://design-dental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4562470040897083148&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:enquiries@design-dental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Design Dental provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Littleborough. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Dentistry 442 in Rochdale (about 2 miles away), KML ORTHODONTICS in Rochdale (about 2 miles away), and KLM ORTHODONTICS in Rochdale (about 2 miles away). Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. The practice address is 34 Church St, Littleborough OL15 9AA, UK. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, depending on suitability. Design Dental is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Littleborough. 114 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. ## Design Dental at a Glance | Address | 34 Church St, Littleborough OL15 9AA, UK, Littleborough | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 114 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Dentistry 442, Rochdale — 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 Design Dental Around Design Dental the 2021 Census counts 1,486 residents, with 5.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Wardle Academy is the closest secondary school, 1.3 miles from the practice. Design Dental is one of 6 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 4 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 14 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,486 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Wardle Academy (1.3 miles); Hollingworth Academy (2.5 miles); Falinge Park High School (3.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (2 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 4 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 14 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Littleborough 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. Design Dental is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Design Dental offer NHS treatment? Design Dental offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Design Dental offer? Design Dental offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Design Dental offer payment plans? Design Dental is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Design Dental run by a specialist orthodontist? Design Dental is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Is Design Dental accessible? Design Dental is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Design Dental located? Design Dental is located in Rochdale. How many orthodontists are there in Littleborough? Design Dental is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Littleborough. What other orthodontists are near Design Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Dentistry 442 (Rochdale, about 2 miles away), KML ORTHODONTICS (Rochdale, about 2 miles away), and KLM ORTHODONTICS (Rochdale, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Design Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Design Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Rochdale View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/littleborough) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is Dentistry 442, 1.5 miles away. | Practice | From Design Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dentistry 442](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-442), Rochdale | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.2 (19) | | [KML ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kml-orthodontics), Rochdale | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [K L M Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/k-l-m-orthodontics), Rochdale | 2.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (2) | | [Waterside Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/waterside-dental-care), Rochdale | 2.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (51) | | [One Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/one-dental), Rochdale | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (561) | | [Deeplish Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/deeplish-dental-practice), Rochdale | 3.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.4 (32) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Design Dental. [Dentistry 442 — Rochdale (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-442) [KML ORTHODONTICS — Rochdale (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kml-orthodontics) [K L M Orthodontics — Rochdale (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/k-l-m-orthodontics) [Waterside Dental Care — Rochdale (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/waterside-dental-care) [One Dental — Rochdale (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/one-dental) [Deeplish Dental Practice — Rochdale (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/deeplish-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Littleborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/littleborough) ### 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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