--- title: "Pennyblack Dental | Orthodontist in Swinton" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pennyblack-dental description: "Pennyblack Dental is an orthodontic practice in Swinton. Rated 4.9/5 from 228 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Pennyblack Dental 1, Pennyblack Court, 21a Barton Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2PD, UK, [Walkden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swinton) M28 2PB 4.9 (228 reviews) NHS Braces [0161 793 9955](tel:0161 793 9955) [Visit Website](https://meridiandental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12211145932127225949&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Pennyblack Dental is a registered orthodontic provider serving Swinton and the surrounding area. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Worsley Dental Centre in Swinton (under a mile away), Nova Dental Studio in Walkden (about 2 miles away), and Aligned Orthodontics in Swinton (about 2 miles away). Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 228 reviews. You'll find the practice at 1, Pennyblack Court, 21a Barton Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2PD, UK, M28 2PB. Pennyblack Dental is one of 4 orthodontic practices we track in Swinton. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. Across the practices we list in Swinton, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. ## Pennyblack Dental at a Glance | Address | 1, Pennyblack Court, 21a Barton Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2PD, UK, Swinton, M28 2PB | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 228 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Worsley Dental Centre, Swinton — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Pennyblack Dental Pennyblack Dental sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,930 residents, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Co-op Academy Walkden (1.1 miles). Within three miles there are 5 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 5 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 6 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,930 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Co-op Academy Walkden (1.1 miles); St Patrick's RC High School (1.3 miles); Salford City Academy (1.4 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (3 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 5 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 6 miles) | | Residents in M28 | 10,506 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in M28 | 15.9% | | Residents per square kilometre in M28 | 3,893 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the M28 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/m28) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Pennyblack Dental is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Pennyblack Dental offer NHS treatment? Pennyblack Dental offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Pennyblack Dental offer? Pennyblack Dental offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is Pennyblack Dental located? Pennyblack Dental is located in Walkden. How many orthodontists are there in Swinton? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Swinton, of which Pennyblack Dental is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Pennyblack Dental? 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. What other orthodontists are near Pennyblack Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Worsley Dental Centre (Swinton, under a mile away), Nova Dental Studio (Walkden, about 2 miles away), and Aligned Orthodontics (Swinton, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Pennyblack Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Pennyblack Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Walkden View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/swinton) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Pennyblack Dental on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Worsley Dental Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Pennyblack Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Worsley Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/worsley-dental-centre), Swinton | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (135) | | [Nova Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nova-dental-studio), Walkden | 1.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (33) | | [Aligned Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aligned-orthodontics), Swinton | 2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (439) | | [ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-practice-2), Manchester | 2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Renova Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/renova-dental), Eccles | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (109) | | [Bolton Road Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-road-dental-centre), Farnworth | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 4.4 (250) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Pennyblack Dental. [Worsley Dental Centre — Swinton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/worsley-dental-centre) [Nova Dental Studio — Walkden (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nova-dental-studio) [Aligned Orthodontics — Swinton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aligned-orthodontics) [ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE — Manchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-practice-2) [Renova Dental — Eccles (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/renova-dental) [Bolton Road Dental Centre — Farnworth (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-road-dental-centre) [Compare All Orthodontists in Swinton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swinton) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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