--- title: "Orthodontists in Wigan, Borough of Wigan | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wigan description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Wigan, Borough of Wigan: 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 Wigan Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Wigan, Borough of Wigan by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Wigan](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/wigan) ## Compare Orthodontists in Wigan 6 practices are on our register for Wigan. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Claremont Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/claremont-dental-surgery) | Not listed | Private | 4.2 (5 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Market Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/market-street-dental-practice) WN1 1HX | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.2 (85 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Pemberton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pemberton-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (401 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Talking Teeth Dental Practice \| Wigan & Salford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/talking-teeth-dental-practice-wigan-salford) | Not listed | Private | 2.9 (31 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Wigan Orthodontic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wigan-orthodontic) | Not listed | Private | 4.1 (52 reviews) | Under a mile | | [WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wigan-orthodontic-centre) WN1 1BS | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Wigan at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Wigan | | 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 | 175,405 | | Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,039 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13.4% aged 16 to 24 and 41.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 29% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,526 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England | | Access within Borough of Wigan | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 16 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College — 0.6 miles Hawkley Hall High School — 1.2 miles Dean Trust Rose Bridge — 1.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,966 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 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 [Poolstock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/poolstock) [Bull Hey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bull-hey) [Wallgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wallgate) [Water Heyes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/water-heyes) [Worsley Mesnes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/worsley-mesnes) [Gidlow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gidlow) [All Areas in Borough of Wigan](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/borough-of-wigan) 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 Wigan How many orthodontists are there in Wigan? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Wigan, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Wigan offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Wigan: Market Street Dental Practice, WIGAN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Wigan has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Pemberton Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Wigan: 5.0 from 401 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Wigan? 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 Wigan, Borough of Wigan | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wigan](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wigan) ## 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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