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Orthodontic Treatment In The M17 Postcode Area

If your orthodontic search starts around M17, this page is a local starting point for Trafford Park, Trafford. The aim is to turn a broad postcode search into treatment-specific next steps without a generic enquiry. Starting remotely helps you shortlist the right kind of provider first.

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Orthodontic practices near M17

On our practice register: 36 practices within 5 miles of M17, 103 practices within 10 and 195 practices within 20. The closest is YOR Dental in Manchester, 0.8 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
YOR DentalManchester0.8 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (525 reviews)
Circle DentalStretford1.0 miles south-west–––4.7 (630 reviews)
Renova DentalEccles1.1 miles north-west✓–✓5.0 (109 reviews)
Riyo DentalStretford1.6 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (498 reviews)
Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston2.0 miles south-west––✓5.0 (361 reviews)
Beaumont DentalManchester2.1 miles north-east✓–✓4.9 (732 reviews)
Manchester DentalUrmston2.3 miles south-west–✓✓4.7 (150 reviews)
360 Dental CareManchester2.8 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (294 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to M17 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Manchester, 0.8 miles north-east; the next are Stretford (1.0 miles south-west) and Eccles (1.1 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Manchester30.8 miles north-east
Stretford21.0 miles south-west
Eccles11.1 miles north-west
Urmston22.0 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of M17

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stretford Road Dental Practice in Urmston (5.0 from 361 reviews), 2.0 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston5.0 (361 reviews)2.0 miles south-west
Renova DentalEccles5.0 (109 reviews)1.1 miles north-west
Beaumont DentalManchester4.9 (732 reviews)2.1 miles north-east
YOR DentalManchester4.9 (525 reviews)0.8 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from M17

The nearest practice to M17 is YOR Dental in Manchester, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 103 practices, and within 20 there are 195.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: YOR Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Stretford Road Dental Practice (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around M17 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around M17 are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is YOR Dental in Manchester, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 3 miles away.

M17 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaTrafford
NHS dental servicesNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents4,898 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car20% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre523 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 3 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK — 1.1 miles
Lostock High School — 1.1 miles
Stretford High School — 1.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles16 schools, about 12,964 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area101 schools, 45,043 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesYOR Dental, Manchester — under a mile
Circle Dental, Stretford — 1 miles
Renova Dental, Eccles — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles103 within 10 miles, 195 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsM32, M50, M6, M5, M30, M27, M33, M41

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

Starting your orthodontic search in M17

A typical orthodontic search around M17 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.

The nearest town page for M17 is Trafford Park.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near M17

Where is the nearest orthodontist to M17?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to M17 is YOR Dental in Manchester, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Circle Dental (1.0 miles) and Renova Dental (1.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near M17?

Our register has 36 practices within 5 miles of M17, 103 practices within 10 miles and 195 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near M17?

The nearest practice to M17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is YOR Dental in Manchester, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Renova Dental (1.1 miles) and Riyo Dental (1.6 miles).

Which places are in or near the M17 postcode district?

Places in or next to M17 include Trafford Park, Trafford, Little Bolton, Weaste, Eccles, Stretford, Gorse Hill and Seedley.

How do I find an orthodontist near the M17 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Trafford Park, Trafford, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.

Should I choose braces or clear aligners?

The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.

Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.

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