Orthodontic practices near M22
On our practice register: 39 practices within 5 miles of M22, 82 practices within 10 and 180 practices within 20. The closest is Dr Ali Smiles in Sale, 1.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Ali SmilesSale | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (21 reviews) |
| Northenden House OrthodonticsDidsbury | 1.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (115 reviews) |
| Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant DentistryBramhall | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,652 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ManchesterCheadle Heath | 1.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Cheadle Village Dental PracticeCheadle Hulme | 1.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Long Lane Dental Practice Cosmetic & General DentistryCheadle Hulme | 2.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Joyful OrthodonticsDidsbury | 2.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (108 reviews) |
| BeClear OrthodonticsBramhall | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (223 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to M22 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sale, 1.5 miles north; the next are Didsbury (1.6 miles north) and Bramhall (1.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sale | 1 | 1.5 miles north |
| Didsbury | 2 | 1.6 miles north |
| Bramhall | 2 | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Cheadle Heath | 1 | 1.9 miles east |
| Cheadle Hulme | 2 | 1.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of M22
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Bramhall (5.0 from 1,652 reviews), 1.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant DentistryBramhall | 5.0 (1,652 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
| BeClear OrthodonticsBramhall | 5.0 (223 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Joyful OrthodonticsDidsbury | 5.0 (108 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Ali SmilesSale | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 1.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from M22
The nearest practice to M22 is Dr Ali Smiles in Sale, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 82 practices, and within 20 there are 180.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Northenden House Orthodontics (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around M22 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles 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 M22 are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Bramhall, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 6 miles away.
M22 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Manchester |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 29.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,747 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 45.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,735 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Manchester Enterprise Academy — 0.6 miles Saint Paul's Catholic High School — 0.8 miles Dixons Newall Green Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,557 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 208 schools, 98,058 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr Ali Smiles, Sale — 2 miles Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Bramhall — 2 miles Northenden House Orthodontics, Didsbury — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 82 within 10 miles, 180 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | M90, M23, M20, SK8, M21, SK9, WA15, M16 |
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 M22
People searching from M22 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for M22 is Sharston.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near M22
Where is the nearest orthodontist to M22?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to M22 is Dr Ali Smiles in Sale, about 1.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Northenden House Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near M22?
Our register has 39 practices within 5 miles of M22, 82 practices within 10 miles and 180 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near M22?
The nearest practice to M22 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ringway Dental - Cheadle - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Bramhall, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include BeClear Orthodontics (2.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the M22 postcode district?
Places in or next to M22 include Sharston, Benchill, Wythenshawe, Woodhouse Park, Moss Nook, Baguley, Gatley and Newall Green.
How do I find an orthodontist near the M22 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Sharston, Manchester, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
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.