Orthodontic practices near Almington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Almington; 55 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, 11.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 11.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 11.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 11.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Hanover Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 11.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (237 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 11.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (278 reviews) |
| The CliniqueStoke-on-Trent | 11.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 11.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Almington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barlaston, 11.3 miles east; the next are Nantwich (11.3 miles north) and Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (11.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barlaston | 1 | 11.3 miles east |
| Nantwich | 1 | 11.3 miles north |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Crewe | 6 | 12.1 miles north |
| Stone | 1 | 12.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Almington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQ in Crewe (4.9 from 739 reviews), 13.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 11.8 miles north-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 14.7 miles south |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Almington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,436 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 594th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Grove School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 856 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontists Stoke on Trent, Barlaston — 11 miles Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 11 miles Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 55 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Eccleshall Dental Clinic — 9 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 Almington
The nearest practice to Almington is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, 11.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 55 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Grosvenor Dental Practice (11.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (11.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Almington list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Almington are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Almington to Orthodontists Stoke on Trent is roughly 25 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 290 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Almington
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The local picture in Almington
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Almington sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Almington has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,436 residents in Almington's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Almington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Almington attend schools such as The Grove School (1.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Almington is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Almington is about 37 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Local provider signals in Almington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Almington. The nearest recorded are Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, about 11 miles away; Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 11 miles away; and Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 12 miles away.
About Almington
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Almington
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Orthodontic Treatments in Almington
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Almington
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Areas We Cover Around Almington
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Frequently Asked Questions in Almington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Almington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Almington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Almington is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, about 11.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich (11.3 miles) and Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Almington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Almington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barlaston, 11.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Almington?
The nearest practice to Almington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 11.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Hanover Dental Practice (11.5 miles) and Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Almington, 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 Almington, Staffordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.