Orthodontic practices near Alder Moor
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Alder Moor, 21 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Modwena Orthodontics in Burton upon Trent, 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (91 reviews) |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Dental Care Burton on TrentBurton upon Trent | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (338 reviews) |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (666 reviews) |
| Stapenhill Dental CareBurton upon Trent | 3.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (19 reviews) |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| The Practice @ WillingtonRepton | 4.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 4.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alder Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Burton upon Trent, 3.1 miles south-east; the next are Swadlincote (4.1 miles south-east) and Repton (4.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Repton | 1 | 4.4 miles east |
| Marchington | 1 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Findern | 1 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Derby | 14 | 7.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alder Moor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote (4.9 from 422 reviews), 6.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alder Moor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Staffordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,244 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Staffordshire | 247th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The de Ferrers Academy — 1.4 miles Abbot Beyne School — 3.3 miles John Taylor Free School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,403 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Modwena Orthodontics, Burton upon Trent — 3 miles Beaufort Dental Health Centre, Swadlincote — 4 miles The Practice @ Willington, Repton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 73 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Alder Moor
Alder Moor is 3.1 miles from Modwena Orthodontics in Burton upon Trent, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dental Perfection - Burton (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Alder Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alder Moor are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Modwena Orthodontics in Burton upon Trent, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alder Moor
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Orthodontist in Alder Moor: Before booking anything in Alder Moor, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Alder Moor or another part of Staffordshire.
Local provider signals in Alder Moor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alder Moor itself. The nearest recorded are Modwena Orthodontics in Burton upon Trent, about 3 miles away; Beaufort Dental Health Centre in Swadlincote, about 4 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 4 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Anslow, Marston on Dove, Tutbury, Horninglow, Shobnall, and Burton upon Trent may also help.
Alder Moor in context
Officially, Alder Moor is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Alder Moor falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Alder Moor's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,244 residents in the neighbourhood around Alder Moor, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Alder Moor has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Alder Moor attend schools such as The de Ferrers Academy (1.4 miles) and Abbot Beyne School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Alder Moor falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alder Moor is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Alder Moor in numbers
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Alder Moor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Alder Moor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Alder Moor
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Alder Moor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Alder Moor
The orthodontic landscape in Alder Moor offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Alder Moor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Alder Moor — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alder Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alder Moor
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Alder Moor, Staffordshire alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Anslow, Marston on Dove, Tutbury, Horninglow, Shobnall, and Burton upon Trent.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alder Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alder Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alder Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alder Moor is Modwena Orthodontics in Burton upon Trent, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Burton Smiles Dental Clinic (3.1 miles) and Dental Care Burton on Trent (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alder Moor?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Alder Moor, 21 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alder Moor?
The nearest practice to Alder Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Modwena Orthodontics in Burton upon Trent, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Burton Smiles Dental Clinic (3.1 miles) and Dental Perfection - Burton (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alder Moor, Staffordshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alder Moor, Staffordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.