--- title: "Orthodontists in Stretford, Trafford | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stretford description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Stretford, 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 Stretford Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Stretford, Trafford by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Stretford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stretford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Stretford 2 practices are on our register for Stretford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Circle Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/circle-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.7 (630 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Riyo Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/riyo-dental) M32 9BP | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (498 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Stretford 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 | 41,953 | | Residents under 16 | 21.1% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,602 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 11.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,507 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 38 practices, more than 97% 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 | 8.6% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Trafford | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 4 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Lostock High School — 0.5 miles St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — 0.6 miles Stretford Grammar School — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 18,267 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 [Sale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sale) [Gorse Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gorse-hill) [Trafford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/trafford) [Trafford Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/trafford-park) [Ashton upon Mersey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashton-upon-mersey) [Little Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-bolton) [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 Stretford How many orthodontists are there in Stretford? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Stretford, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Stretford offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Stretford: Riyo Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Stretford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Riyo Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Stretford: 4.9 from 498 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Stretford? 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 Stretford, Trafford | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stretford](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stretford) ## 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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