--- title: "Orthodontists in Droylsden | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/droylsden description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Droylsden, Borough of Tameside: 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 Droylsden Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Droylsden, Borough of Tameside by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Droylsden](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/droylsden) ## Compare Orthodontists in Droylsden 1 practice is on our register for Droylsden. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Walmsley Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/walmsley-dental) M43 6HE | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (347 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Droylsden at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Tameside | | 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 | 23,689 | | Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,369 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 26.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,754 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 28 practices, more than 95% of towns in England | | Access within Borough of Tameside | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 69 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Tameside | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 4 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Droylsden Academy — 0.3 miles Fairfield High School for Girls — 0.3 miles Wright Robinson College — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 18,049 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 106 schools, 37,051 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 [Gorton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gorton) [Littlemoss](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/littlemoss) [Openshaw](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/openshaw) [Daisy Nook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/daisy-nook) [Failsworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/failsworth) [Holt Lane End](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/holt-lane-end) [All Areas in Borough of Tameside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/borough-of-tameside) 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 Droylsden How many orthodontists are there in Droylsden? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Droylsden, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Droylsden offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Droylsden: Walmsley Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Droylsden has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Walmsley Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Droylsden: 4.9 from 347 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Droylsden? 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 Droylsden | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/droylsden](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/droylsden) ## 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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