Orthodontic practices near Alders
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alders; 1 practice within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 6.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 11.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 12.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 12.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 12.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 13.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 13.7 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 13.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alders with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 6.7 miles south-east; the next are Longton (11.4 miles west) and Stone (12.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Longton | 1 | 11.4 miles west |
| Stone | 1 | 12.1 miles west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 12.6 miles west |
| Stafford | 4 | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 13.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alders
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre (4.9 from 3,597 reviews), 14.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 14.6 miles west |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alders 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,291 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 110 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 491st closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ryecroft CofE Middle School — 1.3 miles The JCB Academy — 1.4 miles Thomas Alleyne's High School — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 982 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 7 miles Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 11 miles Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 65 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Staffordshire Clinic — 4 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 Alders
From Alders the nearest practice is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 6.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 65.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontics Derby (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Alders list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alders are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, 11.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alders to Orthodontics Derby is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alders
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Orthodontist in Alders: Before booking anything in Alders, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Staffordshire.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Stubwood, Combridge, Woottons, Crakemarsh, Denstone, and Croxden may also help.
What official data says about Alders
ONS classifies Alders as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Alders falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. 16.4% of Alders's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,291 residents in the neighbourhood around Alders, 9.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alders; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Alders are served by secondary schools including Ryecroft CofE Middle School (1.3 miles) and The JCB Academy (1.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Alders's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Alders is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
What we know about practices near Alders
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alders itself. The closest on record are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 7 miles away; Longton Dental Centre, about 11 miles away; and Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 12 miles away.
Facts about Alders
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Stubwood, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Alders Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Alders 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Alders
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Alders — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Alders
Many people in Alders delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alders
There's no orthodontist on record in Alders itself; the nearest dentist, The Staffordshire Clinic, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Alders sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.4% of Alders's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Alders, 9.6% of the 1,291 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alders; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Alders attend schools such as Ryecroft CofE Middle School (1.3 miles) and The JCB Academy (1.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Alders sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alders is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alders. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alders
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Alders, Staffordshire. If you're still deciding, related pages for Stubwood, Combridge, Woottons, Crakemarsh, Denstone, and Croxden may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alders
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alders often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alders?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alders is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 6.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Longton Dental Centre (11.4 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (12.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alders?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alders, 1 practice within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alders?
The nearest practice to Alders that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 11.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Regency House Dental Practice (12.1 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alders, Staffordshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alders, Staffordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.