--- title: "Orthodontists in Knutsford, Cheshire East | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/knutsford description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Knutsford, Cheshire East: 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 Knutsford Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Knutsford, Cheshire East by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Knutsford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/knutsford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Knutsford 2 practices are on our register for Knutsford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dr Devesh Shelat - Cheshire Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-devesh-shelat-cheshire-orthodontist) WA16 6ES | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (7 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Superior Smiles Knutsford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/superior-smiles-knutsford) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (89 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Knutsford at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Cheshire East | | NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 13,191 | | Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,359 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,390 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 10.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices | | Access within Cheshire East | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 271 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Cheshire East | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 13 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Knutsford Academy — 0.5 miles Altrincham Grammar School for Boys — 5.3 miles Saint Ambrose College — 5.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,429 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 175 schools, 60,416 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% 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 [Cross Town](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cross-town) [Over Knutsford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/over-knutsford) [Lower Peover](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-peover) [Tabley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tabley) [Swan Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swan-green) [Tatton Dale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tatton-dale) [All Areas in Cheshire East](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/cheshire-east) 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 Knutsford How many orthodontists are there in Knutsford? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Knutsford. Which orthodontist in Knutsford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Superior Smiles Knutsford has the highest average rating on our register for Knutsford: 4.9 from 89 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Knutsford? 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. 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