Orthodontic practices near Bentilee
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Bentilee, 19 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Longton Dental Centre, 1.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 2.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 2.8 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 3.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 3.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
| Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3.9 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (18 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bentilee with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Longton, 1.5 miles south-west; the next are Stoke-on-Trent (2.6 miles west) and Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (3.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Longton | 1 | 1.5 miles south-west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 2.6 miles west |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 3.9 miles west |
| Tunstall | 1 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 7.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bentilee
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheshire Orthodontics in Sandbach (5.0 from 97 reviews), 13.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-west |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bentilee at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,779 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 41.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,062 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Stoke-on-Trent | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.8% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Discovery Academy — 0.3 miles St Thomas More Catholic Academy — 1.9 miles Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,757 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 112 schools, 41,809 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 2 miles Shelton Dental Centre, Stoke-on-Trent — 3 miles Stoneyfields Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 50 within 20 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 Bentilee
Bentilee is 1.5 miles from Longton Dental Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shelton Dental Centre (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Bentilee list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles 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 Bentilee are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bentilee
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Orthodontist in Bentilee: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Bentilee? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Bentilee or another part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Local treatment availability around Bentilee
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bentilee itself. The nearest recorded are Longton Dental Centre, about 2 miles away; Shelton Dental Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, about 3 miles away; and Stoneyfields Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 4 miles away.
Bentilee at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Ubberley, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Ubberley, Adderley Green, Ash Bank, Meir Hay, Sandford Hill, and Armshead may also help.
The local picture in Bentilee
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Bentilee sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 25.6% of Bentilee's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bentilee, 9.8% of the 1,779 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bentilee has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Bentilee are served by secondary schools including Discovery Academy (0.3 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Academy (1.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Bentilee's Local Authority has 112 schools educating 41,809 pupils (DfE data). Bentilee's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bentilee is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bentilee
The orthodontic landscape in Bentilee offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Bentilee — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Bentilee. By ONS classification, Bentilee falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bentilee falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Bentilee skews family-heavy: 25.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Bentilee, 9.8% of the 1,779 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bentilee has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Bentilee attend schools such as Discovery Academy (0.3 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Academy (1.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Bentilee's Local Authority area covers 112 schools and 41,809 pupils, according to DfE figures. Bentilee falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bentilee is about 32 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bentilee itself. The closest on record are Longton Dental Centre, about 2 miles away; Shelton Dental Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, about 3 miles away; and Stoneyfields Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bentilee
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bentilee helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bentilee
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bentilee — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Bentilee sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 25.6% of residents under 16, Bentilee has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,779 residents in the neighbourhood around Bentilee, 9.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent. Bentilee has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bentilee are Discovery Academy (0.3 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Academy (1.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 112 schools and 41,809 pupils across Bentilee's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Bentilee among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bentilee is about 32 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bentilee. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bentilee
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Ubberley, Adderley Green, Ash Bank, Meir Hay, Sandford Hill, and Armshead.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bentilee
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bentilee often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bentilee?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bentilee is Longton Dental Centre, about 1.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Shelton Dental Centre (2.6 miles) and Stoke Orthodontic Services (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bentilee?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Bentilee, 19 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bentilee?
The nearest practice to Bentilee that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 1.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Shelton Dental Centre (2.6 miles) and Stoke Orthodontic Services (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.