--- title: "Walmsley Dental | Orthodontist in Droylsden" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/walmsley-dental description: "Walmsley Dental is an orthodontic practice in Droylsden. Rated 4.9/5 from 347 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Walmsley Dental 253 Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6HE, UK, [Ashton-under-Lyne](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/droylsden) M43 6HE 4.9 (347 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [0161 370 2869](tel:0161 370 2869) [Visit Website](https://walmsleydental.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2117568137556964214&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@walmsleydental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Walmsley Dental is an orthodontic practice based in Droylsden, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. Other practices nearby include Thornley Park Dental in Denton (about 2 miles away), Kingswater Dental Practice in Denton (about 2 miles away), and Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne (about 2 miles away). 347 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. The practice address is 253 Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6HE, UK, postcode M43 6HE. On-site parking is reported to be available. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Droylsden. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. A patient review of Walmsley Dental: “TESTIMONIAL VIDEO #3Pick a porcelain veneer or full smile makeover reel — final reveal moment works best. 9:16 vertical. Anna's porcelain veneers.” (one patient). Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. ## Walmsley Dental at a Glance | Address | 253 Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6HE, UK, Droylsden, M43 6HE | | --- | --- | | 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 | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 347 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Thornley Park Dental, Denton — 1.6 miles | | 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 Walmsley Dental The neighbourhood around Walmsley Dental has 1,884 residents and 8.8% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Droylsden Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.2 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 7 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 8 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 3 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,884 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Droylsden Academy (0.2 miles); Fairfield High School for Girls (0.4 miles); Wright Robinson College (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 7 (2 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 8 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 3 miles) | | Residents in M43 | 9,278 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in M43 | 28.8% | | Residents per square kilometre in M43 | 4,850 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the M43 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/m43) ## NHS Orthodontics in Droylsden 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. Walmsley Dental is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Walmsley Dental offer NHS treatment? Walmsley Dental offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Walmsley Dental offer? Walmsley Dental offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Walmsley Dental offer payment plans? Walmsley Dental is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Walmsley Dental offer a free consultation? Walmsley Dental is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Walmsley Dental use digital scanning? Walmsley Dental is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Does Walmsley Dental treat children as well as adults? Walmsley Dental is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Is Walmsley Dental accessible? Walmsley Dental is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Walmsley Dental located? Walmsley Dental is located in Ashton-under-Lyne. How many orthodontists are there in Droylsden? Walmsley Dental is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Droylsden. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Walmsley 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 Walmsley Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Thornley Park Dental (Denton, about 2 miles away), Kingswater Dental Practice (Denton, about 2 miles away), and Ashton Primary Care Centre (Ashton-under-Lyne, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Walmsley Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Walmsley Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Ashton-under-Lyne View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/droylsden) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Adult orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Walmsley Dental on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is Thornley Park Dental, 1.6 miles away. | Practice | From Walmsley Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Thornley Park Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/thornley-park-dental), Denton | 1.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (358) | | [Kingswater Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kingswater-dental-practice), Denton | 2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends | 4.8 (147) | | [Ashton Primary Care Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashton-primary-care-centre), Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (83) | | [Denton Orthodontics Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denton-orthodontics-centre), Denton | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (85) | | [Links Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/links-orthodontics), Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 2.7 (25) | | [Good Dentist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/good-dentist), Chadderton | 2.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (49) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Walmsley Dental. [Thornley Park Dental — Denton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/thornley-park-dental) [Kingswater Dental Practice — Denton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kingswater-dental-practice) [Ashton Primary Care Centre — Ashton-under-Lyne (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashton-primary-care-centre) [Denton Orthodontics Centre — Denton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denton-orthodontics-centre) [Links Orthodontics — Ashton-under-Lyne (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/links-orthodontics) [Good Dentist — Chadderton (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/good-dentist) [Compare All Orthodontists in Droylsden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/droylsden) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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