--- title: "Harpers Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Bolton" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice description: "Harpers Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Bolton. Rated 4.9/5 from 602 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Harpers Dental Practice 32 Bradford St, Haulgh, Bolton BL2 1JJ, UK, [Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton) 4.9 (602 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Retainers [01204 521140](tel:01204 521140) [Visit Website](http://harpersdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5017824758481989148&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:%20smile@harpersdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Bolton, Harpers Dental Practice is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Swift Dental in Bolton (under a mile away), Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic in Bolton (under a mile away), and The Smile Clinic in Bolton (under a mile away). Across the practices we list in Bolton, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. 602 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Harpers Dental Practice is located at 32 Bradford St, Haulgh, Bolton BL2 1JJ, UK. This is one of 7 practices on our Bolton register. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. This is a private orthodontic practice. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. ## Harpers Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 32 Bradford St, Haulgh, Bolton BL2 1JJ, UK, Bolton | | --- | --- | | 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 | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 602 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 Harpers Dental Practice Around Harpers Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,721 residents, with 8.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is University Collegiate School, 1.0 miles away. Patients here can choose from 9 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 3rd of 10 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 11 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,721 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 37.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | University Collegiate School (1.0 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (1.2 miles); Eden Boys' School, Bolton (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (5 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 11 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Bolton 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. Harpers Dental Practice is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Harpers Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Harpers Dental Practice offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Harpers Dental Practice offer? Harpers Dental Practice offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Harpers Dental Practice offer payment plans? Harpers Dental Practice is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Harpers Dental Practice offer a free consultation? Harpers Dental Practice is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Harpers Dental Practice use digital scanning? Harpers Dental Practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is Harpers Dental Practice located? Harpers Dental Practice is located in Bolton. How many orthodontists are there in Bolton? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Bolton, of which Harpers Dental Practice is one. What other orthodontists are near Harpers Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Swift Dental (Bolton, under a mile away), Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic (Bolton, under a mile away), and The Smile Clinic (Bolton, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Harpers Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Harpers Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bolton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bolton) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [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 Harpers Dental Practice 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 Harpers Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Swift Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental), Bolton | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (353) | | [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic), Bolton | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (210) | | [The Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic), Bolton | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.7 (1,083) | | [Bolton Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre), Farnworth | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (25) | | [Dream Smiles Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dream-smiles-dental), Bolton | 1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (261) | | [True Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/true-dentistry), Bolton | 1.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (114) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Harpers Dental Practice. [Swift Dental — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental) [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic) [The Smile Clinic — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic) [Bolton Orthodontic Centre — Farnworth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre) [Dream Smiles Dental — Bolton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dream-smiles-dental) [True Dentistry — Bolton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/true-dentistry) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton) ### 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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