--- title: "Orthodontists in Sale, Trafford | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sale description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Sale, Trafford: 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 Sale Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Sale, Trafford by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Sale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sale) ## Compare Orthodontists in Sale 6 practices are on our register for Sale. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ash Villa Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ash-villa-dental-practice) M33 6QX | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (217 reviews) | Under a mile | | [DCO Dental Group](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dco-dental-group) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (293 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dr Ali Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-ali-smiles) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Sale Dental Spa](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sale-dental-spa) M33 7TQ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.8 (351 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Turret Orthodontics Manchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/turret-orthodontics-manchester) L10 3JA | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.5 (247 reviews) | 1 miles | | [TURRET ORTHODONTIST](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/turret-orthodontist) M33 4RZ | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Sale at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Trafford | | 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 | 55,689 | | Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,006 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 46.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 23.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,399 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 40 practices, more than 98% of towns in England | | Access within Trafford | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 30 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Trafford | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 4 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Sale Grammar School — 0.8 miles Ashton-on-Mersey School — 1.1 miles Sale High School — 1.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 16,459 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 101 schools, 45,043 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 [Ashton upon Mersey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashton-upon-mersey) [Stretford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stretford) [Timperley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/timperley) [Gorse Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gorse-hill) [Urmston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/urmston) [Trafford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/trafford) [All Areas in Trafford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/trafford) 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 Sale How many orthodontists are there in Sale? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Sale, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Sale offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Sale: Turret Orthodontics Manchester, TURRET ORTHODONTIST. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Sale has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Dr Ali Smiles has the highest average rating on our register for Sale: 5.0 from 21 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Sale? 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 Sale, Trafford | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sale](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sale) ## 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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