--- title: "The Smile Clinic | Orthodontist in Bolton" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic description: "The Smile Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Bolton. Rated 4.7/5 from 1083 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Smile Clinic 9 Marsden Rd, Bolton BL1 2JT, UK, [Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton) 4.7 (1083 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [01204 398393](tel:01204 398393) [Visit Website](http://www.thesmileclinicbolton.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13669193769236477670&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice The Smile Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Bolton, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Dream Smiles Dental in Bolton (under a mile away), Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic in Bolton (under a mile away), and Swift Dental in Bolton (under a mile away). This is one of 7 practices on our Bolton register. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners, depending on suitability. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice address is 9 Marsden Rd, Bolton BL1 2JT, UK. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Its 4.7 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Bolton. 1083 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. ## The Smile Clinic at a Glance | Address | 9 Marsden Rd, Bolton BL1 2JT, UK, Bolton | | --- | --- | | 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 | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 1083 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Dream Smiles Dental, 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 The Smile Clinic Around The Smile Clinic the 2021 Census counts 1,229 residents, with 3.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to University Collegiate School (0.5 miles). 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 8th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 11 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,229 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 16.9% aged 16 to 24 and 40.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | University Collegiate School (0.5 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (0.9 miles); Eden Boys' School, Bolton (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (4 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 8th of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 11 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## 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. The Smile Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The Smile Clinic offer NHS treatment? The Smile Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does The Smile Clinic offer? The Smile Clinic offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is The Smile Clinic located? The Smile Clinic is located in Bolton. How many orthodontists are there in Bolton? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Bolton, of which The Smile Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at The Smile Clinic? 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 The Smile Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are Dream Smiles Dental (Bolton, under a mile away), Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic (Bolton, under a mile away), and Swift Dental (Bolton, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Smile Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Smile Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bolton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bolton) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [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 The Smile Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dream Smiles Dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From The Smile Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dream Smiles Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dream-smiles-dental), Bolton | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (261) | | [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic), Bolton | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (210) | | [Swift Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental), Bolton | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (353) | | [True Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/true-dentistry), Bolton | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (114) | | [Harpers Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice), Bolton | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (602) | | [Bolton Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre), Farnworth | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (25) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Smile Clinic. [Dream Smiles Dental — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dream-smiles-dental) [Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cahill-dental-implant-clinic) [Swift Dental — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/swift-dental) [True Dentistry — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/true-dentistry) [Harpers Dental Practice — Bolton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harpers-dental-practice) [Bolton Orthodontic Centre — Farnworth (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bolton-orthodontic-centre) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bolton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bolton) ### 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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