--- title: "Orthodontists in Macclesfield | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/macclesfield description: "Compare 11 orthodontic practices in Macclesfield, 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 Macclesfield Compare 11 orthodontic practices in Macclesfield, Cheshire East by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Macclesfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/macclesfield) ## Compare Orthodontists in Macclesfield 11 practices are on our register for Macclesfield. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bollington Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bollington-dental-practice) SK10 5EJ | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 5.0 (113 reviews) | 2 miles | | [CHESHIRE CAT ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cheshire-cat-orthodontics) SK11 6PN | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Dr. Reham Moawad](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-reham-moawad) SK9 5NG | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (14 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Fence House Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fence-house-dental) SK10 1JS | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (83 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Janet Gledhill Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/janet-gledhill-orthodontics) SK10 1BP | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 3.1 (17 reviews) | Under a mile | | [MAC Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mac-dental) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (2,117 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Macclesfield Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/macclesfield-orthodontics) SK11 0LP | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (86 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Paul Smith Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/paul-smith-dental-care) | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (145 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Roe Street Dental Practice Macclesfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/roe-street-dental-practice-macclesfield) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (343 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Silk Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/silk-dental) SK11 8DG | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (288 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Waters Green Dental and Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/waters-green-dental-and-implant-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (47 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Macclesfield 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 63,954 | | Residents under 16 | 11.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,982 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 50.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 32.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,526 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England | | Access within Cheshire East | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 271 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Cheshire East | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 15 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | All Hallows Catholic College — 0.6 miles The Macclesfield Academy — 0.6 miles Tytherington School — 0.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,783 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 [Hurdsfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hurdsfield) [Moss Lane](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/moss-lane) [Gurnett](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gurnett) [Prestbury](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/prestbury) [Sutton Lane Ends](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sutton-lane-ends) [Higherfence](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/higherfence) [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 Macclesfield How many orthodontists are there in Macclesfield? There are 11 orthodontic practices on our register for Macclesfield, 8 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Macclesfield offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Macclesfield: Bollington Dental Practice, CHESHIRE CAT ORTHODONTICS, Fence House Dental, Janet Gledhill Orthodontics, MAC Dental, Macclesfield Orthodontics, Paul Smith Dental Care, Silk Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Macclesfield has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Silk Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Macclesfield: 5.0 from 288 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Macclesfield? 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 Macclesfield | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/macclesfield](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/macclesfield) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. 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