--- title: "Swift Dental | Orthodontist in Bolton | Virtual Consultant Online" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental description: "Swift Dental is an orthodontic practice in Bolton offering NHS Braces. Rated 4.8/5 from 353 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Swift Dental Bolton BL2 1HQ, UK, [Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton) BL2 1HQ 4.8 (353 reviews) NHS Braces [01204 323323](tel:01204 323323) [Visit Website](https://swiftdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13989695853400710137&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@swiftdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Swift Dental is a registered orthodontic provider serving Bolton and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at Bolton BL2 1HQ, UK, BL2 1HQ. Across the practices we list in Bolton, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Harpers Dental Practice in Bolton (under a mile away), The Smile Clinic in Bolton (under a mile away), and Bolton Orthodontic Centre in Farnworth (under a mile away). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Bolton, including this one. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, depending on suitability. Patients have rated this practice 4.8/5 across 353 reviews. ## Swift Dental at a Glance | Address | Bolton BL2 1HQ, UK, Bolton, BL2 1HQ | | --- | --- | | 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 | 4.8 out of 5 from 353 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Harpers Dental Practice, Bolton — 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 Swift Dental The neighbourhood around Swift Dental has 2,090 residents and 7.2% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. University Collegiate School is the closest secondary school, 0.7 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 9 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 10 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 6th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 11 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,090 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 20.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | University Collegiate School (0.7 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (0.9 miles); Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (4 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 11 miles) | | Residents in BL2 | 10,114 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BL2 | 31.2% | | Residents per square kilometre in BL2 | 4,296 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BL2 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bl2) ## NHS Orthodontics in Bolton 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. Swift Dental is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Swift Dental offer NHS treatment? Swift Dental offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Swift Dental offer? Swift Dental offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is Swift Dental located? Swift Dental is located in Bolton. How many orthodontists are there in Bolton? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Bolton, of which Swift Dental is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Swift 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 Swift Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Harpers Dental Practice (Bolton, under a mile away), The Smile Clinic (Bolton, under a mile away), and Bolton Orthodontic Centre (Farnworth, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Swift Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Swift Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bolton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bolton) [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 Swift Dental on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Harpers Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Swift Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Harpers Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice), Bolton | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (602) | | [The Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic), Bolton | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.7 (1,083) | | [Bolton Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre), Farnworth | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (25) | | [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic), Bolton | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (210) | | [Dream Smiles Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dream-smiles-dental), Bolton | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (261) | | [True Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/true-dentistry), Bolton | 1.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (114) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Swift Dental. [Harpers Dental Practice — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice) [The Smile Clinic — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic) [Bolton Orthodontic Centre — Farnworth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre) [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic) [Dream Smiles Dental — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dream-smiles-dental) [True Dentistry — Bolton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/true-dentistry) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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