Orthodontic practices near Blakelow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blakelow; 4 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is Longton Dental Centre, 9.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 9.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| Horizons Dental PracticeBiddulph | 9.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (62 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental CareKidsgrove | 9.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 10.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 10.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 10.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 10.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blakelow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Longton, 9.5 miles south-west; the next are Stoke-on-Trent (9.6 miles west) and Biddulph (9.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Longton | 1 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 9.6 miles west |
| Biddulph | 1 | 9.9 miles west |
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 9.9 miles west |
| Tunstall | 1 | 10.6 miles west |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 11.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blakelow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Macclesfield Orthodontics (5.0 from 86 reviews), 13.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield OrthodonticsMacclesfield | 5.0 (86 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Fence House DentalMacclesfield | 5.0 (83 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-west |
| Waters Green Dental and Implant ClinicMacclesfield | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 14.8 miles north-west |
| Dr. Reham MoawadMacclesfield | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blakelow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| 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 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,751 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 46 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 574th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leek High School — 3.6 miles Churnet View Middle School — 4.1 miles St Edward's Church of England Academy — 4.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 10 miles Stoke Orthodontic Services, Stoke-on-Trent — 10 miles Horizons Dental Practice, Biddulph — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 45 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 Blakelow
The nearest practice to Blakelow is Longton Dental Centre, 9.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Stoke Orthodontic Services (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Synergy Dental Care (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Blakelow list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blakelow are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, 9.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blakelow to Longton Dental Centre is roughly 20 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 250 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blakelow
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Blakelow, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Blakelow and the wider Staffordshire area.
Practice data for Blakelow
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blakelow. The nearest we do hold are Longton Dental Centre, about 10 miles away; Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 10 miles away; and Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, about 10 miles away.
The local picture in Blakelow
Blakelow is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.5% of Blakelow's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,751 residents in Blakelow's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Blakelow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Blakelow are served by secondary schools including Leek High School (3.6 miles) and Churnet View Middle School (4.1 miles). Blakelow sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Blakelow is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Blakelow
Just under 1 km east, Bottom House is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bottom House, Ipstones, Morridge Side, Onecote, Above Church, and Bradnop.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Blakelow
The orthodontic landscape in Blakelow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Blakelow offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blakelow
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Blakelow helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Blakelow
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Blakelow follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blakelow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blakelow
This part of the page places Blakelow, Staffordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Bottom House, Ipstones, Morridge Side, Onecote, Above Church, and Bradnop.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blakelow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blakelow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blakelow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blakelow is Longton Dental Centre, about 9.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Stoke Orthodontic Services (9.6 miles) and Horizons Dental Practice (9.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blakelow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blakelow, 4 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Longton, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blakelow?
The nearest practice to Blakelow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 9.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Stoke Orthodontic Services (9.6 miles) and Shelton Dental Centre (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blakelow, Staffordshire?
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 Blakelow, Staffordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.