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Find Orthodontic Options Around SK3

The SK3 postcode area covers patients researching orthodontic treatment around Edgeley, Borough of Stockport. 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 SK3

On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of SK3, 91 practices within 10 and 163 practices within 20. The closest is Precision Dental Clinic in Bramhall, 0.7 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Precision Dental ClinicBramhall0.7 miles south✓✓✓4.6 (202 reviews)
Oh My SmileCheadle Heath1.1 miles south-west✓–✓4.8 (235 reviews)
The Mall Advanced Dental CareStockport1.1 miles north-east–✓✓4.8 (161 reviews)
128 Dental Care | StockportStockport1.5 miles east–✓✓4.8 (143 reviews)
SK Eight Dental & Cosmetic CentreCheadle Hulme1.6 miles south-west––✓5.0 (110 reviews)
Cheadle Hulme Dental and CosmeticsBramhall1.7 miles south✓✓✓5.0 (1,433 reviews)
Heaton Mersey Orthodontic CentreCheadle Heath1.7 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (431 reviews)
Orthodontics ManchesterCheadle Heath1.9 miles west–––5.0 (4 reviews)

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

Nearest places to SK3 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bramhall, 0.7 miles south; the next are Cheadle Heath (1.1 miles south-west) and Stockport (1.1 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bramhall20.7 miles south
Cheadle Heath31.1 miles south-west
Stockport21.1 miles north-east
Cheadle Hulme11.6 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 SK3

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheadle Hulme Dental and Cosmetics in Bramhall (5.0 from 1,433 reviews), 1.7 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Cheadle Hulme Dental and CosmeticsBramhall5.0 (1,433 reviews)1.7 miles south
SK Eight Dental & Cosmetic CentreCheadle Hulme5.0 (110 reviews)1.6 miles south-west
Heaton Mersey Orthodontic CentreCheadle Heath4.9 (431 reviews)1.7 miles north-west
Oh My SmileCheadle Heath4.8 (235 reviews)1.1 miles south-west

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

Getting orthodontic treatment from SK3

The nearest practice to SK3 is Precision Dental Clinic in Bramhall, 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 91 practices, and within 20 there are 163.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Mall Advanced Dental Care (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cheadle Hulme Dental and Cosmetics (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around SK3 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 SK3 are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Precision Dental Clinic in Bramhall, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 5 miles away.

SK3 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaStockport
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
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents9,685 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 39.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car25% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre5,762 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 5 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsStockport Academy — 0.5 miles
Stockport School — 1.4 miles
St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy — 1.6 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles17 schools, about 19,427 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area134 schools, 47,409 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPrecision Dental Clinic, Bramhall — under a mile
Oh My Smile, Cheadle Heath — 1 miles
The Mall Advanced Dental Care, Stockport — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles91 within 10 miles, 163 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsSK1, SK4, SK7, SK8, SK5, M19, M18, M20

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.

Teeth straightening near SK3

People searching from SK3 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.

The nearest town page for SK3 is Edgeley.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SK3

Where is the nearest orthodontist to SK3?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SK3 is Precision Dental Clinic in Bramhall, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Oh My Smile (1.1 miles) and The Mall Advanced Dental Care (1.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near SK3?

Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of SK3, 91 practices within 10 miles and 163 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near SK3?

The nearest practice to SK3 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Precision Dental Clinic in Bramhall, about 0.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Oh My Smile (1.1 miles) and Cheadle Hulme Dental and Cosmetics (1.7 miles).

Which places are in or near the SK3 postcode district?

Places in or next to SK3 include Edgeley, Adswood, Cale Green, Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheadle Heath, Heaton Norris and Heaton Moor.

How do I find an orthodontist near the SK3 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Edgeley, Borough of Stockport, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.

How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near SK3?

Simple alignment can complete in months; comprehensive treatment typically spans 12–24 months.

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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