Orthodontic practices near Blore
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Blore; 53 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 10.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 10.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 13.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 14.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 14.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 14.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 15.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 15.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 15.3 miles 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 Blore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 10.6 miles south; the next are Longton (13.4 miles west) and Derby (14.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 10.6 miles south |
| Longton | 1 | 13.4 miles west |
| Derby | 10 | 14.3 miles south-east |
| Findern | 1 | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 14.6 miles west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 15.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashlow Orthodontic Practice in Stoke-on-Trent (4.9 from 407 reviews), 16.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 16.2 miles west |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 16.0 miles west |
| Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (161 reviews) | 16.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blore 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,743 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 586th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 3.8 miles Ryecroft CofE Middle School — 5.2 miles The JCB Academy — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 11 miles Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 13 miles NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, Derby — 14 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, 53 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Staffordshire 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 Blore
From Blore the nearest practice is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 10.6 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. 53 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (10.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Synergy Dental Care (15.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Blore list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 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 Blore are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, 13.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blore to Orthodontics Derby 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 280 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blore
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Orthodontist in Blore: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Blore keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Staffordshire.
Practice data for Blore
There is no orthodontist on our records in Blore itself. The nearest recorded are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 11 miles away; Longton Dental Centre, about 13 miles away; and NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST in Derby, about 14 miles away.
The local picture in Blore
Blore is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Blore falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.7% of Blore's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,743 residents in the neighbourhood around Blore, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Blore has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Blore are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.8 miles) and Ryecroft CofE Middle School (5.2 miles). Blore's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Blore is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Blore in numbers
Heading west for around 2 km brings you to Calton, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Ilam, Calton, Stanton, Ellastone, Calwich, and Rue Hill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
All Orthodontic Options in Blore Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Blore can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Blore
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Blore — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Blore
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Blore helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blore
No orthodontic practice covers Blore directly, though The Staffordshire Clinic (about 9 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Blore is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Blore falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Blore's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,743 residents in the neighbourhood around Blore, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Blore; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Blore attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.8 miles) and Ryecroft CofE Middle School (5.2 miles). Blore's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Blore is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blore
This part of the page places Blore, Staffordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Ilam, Calton, Stanton, Ellastone, Calwich, and Rue Hill for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Blore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blore is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 10.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Longton Dental Centre (13.4 miles) and NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (14.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blore, 0 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 10.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blore?
The nearest practice to Blore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 13.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (14.3 miles) and Stoke Orthodontic Services (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blore, 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 Blore, Staffordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.