--- title: "Orthodontists in Cheadle Heath | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cheadle-heath description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Cheadle Heath, Borough of Stockport: treatments listed, NHS or private. Start online in minutes with Virtual Consultant." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Cheadle Heath Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Cheadle Heath, Borough of Stockport by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Cheadle Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cheadle-heath) ## Compare Orthodontists in Cheadle Heath 3 practices are on our register for Cheadle Heath. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Heaton Mersey Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/heaton-mersey-orthodontic-centre) SK4 3BS | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (431 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Oh My Smile](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oh-my-smile) SK8 2JE | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.8 (235 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Orthodontics Manchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontics-manchester) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (4 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Cheadle Heath at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Stockport | | 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 1,901 | | Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,412 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 39% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 21% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,193 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England | | Access within Borough of Stockport | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 58 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Stockport | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 5 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Stockport Academy — 0.3 miles Priestnall School — 1.3 miles Parrs Wood High School — 1.4 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 16,258 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 134 schools, 47,409 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 [Heaton Mersey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/heaton-mersey) [Cheadle Hulme](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cheadle-hulme) [Edgeley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edgeley) [Adswood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/adswood) [Heaton Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/heaton-moor) [Heaton Norris](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/heaton-norris) [All Areas in Borough of Stockport](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/borough-of-stockport) 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 Cheadle Heath How many orthodontists are there in Cheadle Heath? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Cheadle Heath, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Cheadle Heath offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Cheadle Heath: Heaton Mersey Orthodontic Centre, Oh My Smile. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Cheadle Heath has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Heaton Mersey Orthodontic Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Cheadle Heath: 4.9 from 431 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Cheadle Heath? 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 Cheadle Heath | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cheadle-heath](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cheadle-heath) ## 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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