--- title: "Orthodontists in Swinton | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swinton description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Swinton, City and Borough of Salford: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Swinton Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Swinton, City and Borough of Salford by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Swinton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/swinton) ## Compare Orthodontists in Swinton 3 practices are on our register for Swinton. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aligned Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aligned-orthodontics) M27 5AD | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (439 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Pennyblack Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pennyblack-dental) M28 2PB | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (228 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Worsley Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/worsley-dental-centre) M27 0EJ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.8 (135 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Swinton at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Salford | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 20,000 | | Residents under 16 | 19.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,532 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,894 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 36 practices, more than 97% of towns in England | | Access within City and Borough of Salford | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 42 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Salford | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 5 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Moorside High School — 0.6 miles Ellesmere Park High School — 0.9 miles Co-op Academy Swinton — 1.2 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 11,007 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 131 schools, 44,488 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 [Dales Brow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dales-brow) [Broadoak Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/broadoak-park) [Light Bourne Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/light-bourne-green) [Deans](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/deans) [Ellesmere Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ellesmere-park) [Monton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/monton) [All Areas in City and Borough of Salford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/city-and-borough-of-salford) 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 Swinton How many orthodontists are there in Swinton? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Swinton, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Swinton offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Swinton: Aligned Orthodontics, Pennyblack Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Swinton has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Aligned Orthodontics has the highest average rating on our register for Swinton: 5.0 from 439 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Swinton? 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 Swinton | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swinton](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swinton) ## 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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