--- title: "Links Orthodontics | Orthodontist in Ashton-under-Lyne" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/links-orthodontics description: "Links Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Ashton-under-Lyne. Rated 2.7/5 from 25 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Links Orthodontics 141 Leicester Rd, Salford M7 4HJ, UK, [Manchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashton-under-lyne) M7 4HJ 2.7 (25 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [0161 720 7612](tel:0161 720 7612) [Visit Website](https://www.linksorthodontics.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17844867516114671971&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@linksorthodontics.co.uk) ## About This Practice Links Orthodontics is a registered orthodontic provider serving Ashton-under-Lyne and the surrounding area. Across the practices we list in Ashton-under-Lyne, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 2.7 is below that. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Links Orthodontics is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in Ashton-under-Lyne. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Wheelchair access is reported to be available. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Other practices nearby include Eagle House Dental in Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile away), Northern Orthodontics in Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile away), and Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile away). This practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. 25 reviews give this practice an average rating of 2.7/5. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. You'll find the practice at 141 Leicester Rd, Salford M7 4HJ, UK, M7 4HJ. ## Links Orthodontics at a Glance | Address | 141 Leicester Rd, Salford M7 4HJ, UK, Ashton-under-Lyne, M7 4HJ | | --- | --- | | 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, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 2.7 out of 5 from 25 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Eagle House Dental, Ashton-under-Lyne — 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 Links Orthodontics The neighbourhood around Links Orthodontics has 2,315 residents and 8.3% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. West Hill School is the closest secondary school, 1.0 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 12 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 12th of 12 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 6 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,315 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 40.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | West Hill School (1.0 miles); Dixons Ashton Academy (1.1 miles); All Saints Catholic College (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (5 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 8 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 12th of 12 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 6 miles) | | Residents in M7 | 12,457 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in M7 | 50.2% | | Residents per square kilometre in M7 | 8,097 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the M7 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/m7) ## NHS Orthodontics in Ashton-under-Lyne 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. Links Orthodontics is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Links Orthodontics offer NHS treatment? Links Orthodontics offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Links Orthodontics offer? Links Orthodontics offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Links Orthodontics offer payment plans? Links Orthodontics is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Links Orthodontics run by a specialist orthodontist? Links Orthodontics is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Links Orthodontics use digital scanning? Links Orthodontics is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Does Links Orthodontics treat children as well as adults? Links Orthodontics is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Is Links Orthodontics accessible? Links Orthodontics is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Links Orthodontics located? Links Orthodontics is located in Manchester. How many orthodontists are there in Ashton-under-Lyne? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Ashton-under-Lyne, of which Links Orthodontics is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Links Orthodontics? 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 Links Orthodontics? The nearest other practices on our register are Eagle House Dental (Ashton-under-Lyne, under a mile away), Northern Orthodontics (Ashton-under-Lyne, under a mile away), and Ashton Primary Care Centre (Ashton-under-Lyne, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Links Orthodontics, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Links Orthodontics on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Manchester View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ashton-under-lyne) [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) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [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 Eagle House Dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From Links Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Eagle House Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eagle-house-dental), Ashton-under-Lyne | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (225) | | [Northern Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/northern-orthodontics), Ashton-under-Lyne | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.9 (154) | | [Ashton Primary Care Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashton-primary-care-centre), Ashton-under-Lyne | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (83) | | [STALY Dental - Stalybridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/staly-dental-stalybridge), Stalybridge | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (216) | | [Kingswater Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kingswater-dental-practice), Denton | 2.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends | 4.8 (147) | | [Denton Orthodontics Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denton-orthodontics-centre), Denton | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (85) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Links Orthodontics. [Eagle House Dental — Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eagle-house-dental) [Northern Orthodontics — Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/northern-orthodontics) [Ashton Primary Care Centre — Ashton-under-Lyne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashton-primary-care-centre) [STALY Dental - Stalybridge — Stalybridge (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/staly-dental-stalybridge) [Kingswater Dental Practice — Denton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kingswater-dental-practice) [Denton Orthodontics Centre — Denton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denton-orthodontics-centre) [Compare All Orthodontists in Ashton-under-Lyne](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashton-under-lyne) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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