--- title: "Orthodontists in Bolton | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton description: "Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Bolton, Borough of Bolton: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Bolton Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Bolton, Borough of Bolton by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bolton) ## Compare Orthodontists in Bolton 7 practices are on our register for Bolton. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic) GL52 3LZ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (210 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dream Smiles Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dream-smiles-dental) BL1 2QG | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (261 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Harpers Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (602 reviews) | Under a mile | | [STEVENSDENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/stevensdental) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (65 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Swift Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental) BL2 1HQ | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (353 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (1,083 reviews) | Under a mile | | [True Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/true-dentistry) BL1 4QZ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (114 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Bolton at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Bolton | | NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 141,331 | | Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,229 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 16.9% aged 16 to 24 and 40.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 61% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,527 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England | | Access within Borough of Bolton | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 73 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.1% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Bolton | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 11 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | University Collegiate School — 0.6 miles Eden Boys' School, Bolton — 0.9 miles Bolton Muslim Girls School — 1.1 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 17,596 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 141 schools, 57,265 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Back o' th' Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/back-o-th-bank) [Brownlow Fold](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brownlow-fold) [Astley Bridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/astley-bridge) [Gilnow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gilnow) [Cope Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cope-bank) [Great Lever](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/great-lever) [All Areas in Borough of Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/borough-of-bolton) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Bolton How many orthodontists are there in Bolton? There are 7 orthodontic practices on our register for Bolton, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Bolton offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Bolton: Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic, Swift Dental, The Smile Clinic. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Bolton has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, STEVENSDENTAL has the highest average rating on our register for Bolton: 5.0 from 65 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Bolton | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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