Dental Implants in Failsworth

Walmsley Dental is the most trusted private dental practice for dental implants serving Failsworth patients — and we’re closer than you think. We’re just 2 miles south in Droylsden, a short drive across the borough boundary on the A627. We’ve been family-owned and family-run since 1984, and we hold a 4.9★ Google rating from over 340 patient reviews. Many of our most established implant patients come from Failsworth, having discovered us because we offer the kind of continuity and premium care that isn’t always available locally in Oldham.

Single dental implant from £2,750. All-on-4 from £10,000 per arch. All-on-6 from £12,000 per arch. Implant consultation £50, fully redeemable against treatment.

A family practice 2 miles from Failsworth — just over the borough line

Failsworth patients already know the journey: straight down the A627 towards Droylsden, and you’re at our door in under 10 minutes. We’re at 253 Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6HE — same familiar Manchester Road corridor that runs through both boroughs.

The practice was founded on Manchester Road in 1984 by Stephen and Heather Walmsley, and is run today by their son Dr Edward Walmsley (GDC No. 202897) and his wife Emma Walmsley. That makes Walmsley Dental one of the longest-established independent dental practices in the wider North West, and our 40+ year presence means something crucial for implant patients: we’ll still be here in 10, 20 years for your hygiene, monitoring, and any future care.

For Failsworth residents, crossing the borough boundary to reach us isn’t a compromise — it’s a choice. You’re choosing a practice that’s been family-run for two generations, where most implant patients see the same clinicians year after year, and where you’re not just another case number in a corporate chain’s quarterly targets.

It’s not just the family clinicians who’ve stayed. Our receptionist Loren joined the practice as a 16-year-old in the 1980s and is still on the front desk today, 40+ years later. Many of our Failsworth patients have been seeing the same familiar faces across two — sometimes three — generations of their own family.

You can see what life inside the practice is actually like on our Instagram — @walmsleydental — where we regularly share before/after implant cases, treatment journeys, and behind-the-scenes content from the team.

What our Failsworth implant patients get

• Fixed quote in writing after a £50 consultation including intraoral examination
• CBCT 3D scan for precise implant planning before any clinical work
• Premium clinical implant systems — we use Astra EV by Dentsply Sirona and Osstem for cases where it’s the better clinical choice
• Custom porcelain crown designed and fitted in-house using our digital workflow
• Hygiene appointments included in every implant treatment plan
• 0% interest finance over 12 months, longer-term plans up to 60 months at low APR

How long does it take to get to us from Failsworth?

We have free street parking on Manchester Road and the practice is fully accessible from ground level. Failsworth Metrolink users can also reach us via tram to Droylsden or Audenshaw stations.

Implant treatments available

Single dental implant + crown — from £2,750. Replaces one missing tooth with a titanium screw integrated into your jawbone, topped with a custom porcelain crown. 4–6 month treatment timeline.

All-on-4 full-arch implants — from £10,000 per arch. A fixed full set of teeth secured on just four implants per arch. Often delivered in a single visit.

All-on-6 full-arch implants — from £12,000 per arch. Same concept as All-on-4 but with two additional implants for greater stability.

Same-day implants. For straightforward cases with adequate bone, we can place an implant immediately after extracting a damaged tooth, with a temporary crown the same day.

Bone grafting and sinus lifts. When the jawbone needs rebuilding before implant placement. Quoted separately.

Need full-arch implants? See our dedicated All-on-4 Manchester guide — fixed teeth on four implants from £10,000 per arch, same-day teeth available.

Want a cosmetic transformation instead? See our nearby Audenshaw smile makeover page — composite bonding from £350, porcelain veneers from £750, with a bespoke composite preview at consultation.

Failsworth implant FAQs

Why do Failsworth patients travel to Droylsden for implants when there are dentists in Oldham?

Many Oldham practices focus on NHS care, and private implant specialists are less established in the borough. Failsworth patients who come to us tell us they wanted a proven, long-established practice with a strong track record (40+ years, 340+ five-star Google reviews), premium implant systems, and the confidence that the same clinicians will still be here in 5–20 years for ongoing care. The 2-mile journey is a small price for that continuity.

Is crossing from Oldham to Tameside going to be complicated for NHS referrals?

No. We welcome both private and mixed-treatment patients from Failsworth. If you’re currently registered with an NHS practice in Oldham, you can come to us privately for implants without any friction — your NHS dentist can continue with routine care, or you can transfer all your care to us. We’ll handle the record requests.

How does your pricing compare to other private implant providers I might find?

Competitive with other independent practices across the North West and considerably below Manchester city-centre implant centres. Fixed written quote after consultation — no surprise add-ons. Our All-on-4 (£10,000 per arch) is typically £4,000–£8,000 below specialist implant centres in central Manchester.

Can I see a written treatment plan before I commit?

Yes — every implant patient leaves their first appointment with a written treatment plan and fixed quote. The £50 consultation fee is fully redeemable.

What if I need bone grafting before I can have implants?

Bone grafting and sinus lifts are quoted separately and depend on what your CBCT scan shows. Many patients don’t need grafting once we’ve taken the scan.

Is the implant procedure done in one visit?

For most cases, no — the implant placement is a single appointment under local anaesthetic, then 3–4 months for the implant to integrate before fitting the final porcelain crown.

What makes Walmsley Dental different from corporate dental chains?

Family-owned and family-run. Founded by Stephen and Heather Walmsley in 1984, now run by their son Dr Edward Walmsley with his wife Emma. Continuity of care, no rotating clinicians, no upsell pressure.

Book your implant consultation

Call 0161 370 2869 or use the contact form below. Implant consultations available weekdays. The £50 consultation fee is fully redeemable.