Orthodontic practices near M8
On our practice register: 30 practices within 5 miles of M8, 109 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is Oakley Dental in Manchester, 1.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley DentalManchester | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Victoria ClinicManchester | 1.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (461 reviews) |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 1.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (592 reviews) |
| Blackley Dental PracticeCrumpsall | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (208 reviews) |
| Manchester Dental PracticeManchester | 1.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.1 (282 reviews) |
| Arndale Dental & Implant ClinicManchester | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (713 reviews) |
| The Park Dental PracticePrestwich | 1.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (31 reviews) |
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to M8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Manchester, 1.2 miles north-west; the next are Crumpsall (1.8 miles north) and Prestwich (1.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 6 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 1.8 miles north |
| Prestwich | 1 | 1.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of M8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stylist Dental Clinics in Manchester (5.0 from 1,026 reviews), 1.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) | 1.9 miles south |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Oakley DentalManchester | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-west |
| The Park Dental PracticePrestwich | 4.9 (31 reviews) | 1.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from M8
M8 is 1.2 miles from Oakley Dental in Manchester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 109 practices, and within 20 there are 193.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oakley Dental (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Manchester Dental Practice (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around M8 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around M8 are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oakley Dental in Manchester, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 3 miles away.
M8 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 | 28.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,996 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.4% aged 16 to 24 and 35.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10,624 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Abraham Moss Community School — 0.3 miles The King David High School — 0.6 miles Beis Yaakov High School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 17,142 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 | Oakley Dental, Manchester — 1 miles Blackley Dental Practice, Crumpsall — 2 miles The Park Dental Practice, Prestwich — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 109 within 10 miles, 193 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | M7, M61, M60, M99, M4, M3, M2, M9 |
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.
Orthodontic research around M8
Most M8 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for M8 is Cheetham Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near M8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to M8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to M8 is Oakley Dental in Manchester, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Victoria Clinic (1.4 miles) and Love-Teeth Dental Practice (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near M8?
Our register has 30 practices within 5 miles of M8, 109 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near M8?
The nearest practice to M8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oakley Dental in Manchester, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Blackley Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic (1.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the M8 postcode district?
Places in or next to M8 include Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Higher Broughton, Kersal Dale, Harpurhey, The Cliff, Collyhurst and Broughton Park.
How do I find an orthodontist near the M8 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Cheetham Hill, Manchester, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near M8?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.