Orthodontic practices near Cross Heath
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Cross Heath, 28 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, 0.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (237 reviews) |
| The CliniqueStoke-on-Trent | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (278 reviews) |
| Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (18 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 2.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cross Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke-on-Trent, 0.9 miles south-east; the next are Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (1.1 miles south-east) and Tunstall (2.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 0.9 miles south-east |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 1.1 miles south-east |
| Tunstall | 1 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 4.6 miles north |
| Longton | 1 | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Alsager | 1 | 5.9 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 Cross Heath
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), 10.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-west |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-west |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 9.9 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cross Heath 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.2% aged 16 to 24 and 36.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,971 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 | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Staffordshire | 67th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St John Fisher Catholic College — 0.4 miles The Orme Academy — 0.9 miles Newcastle Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,536 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hanover Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent — under a mile Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent — 1 miles Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 50 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | ST5 |
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 Cross Heath
Cross Heath has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hanover Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Cross Heath list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cross Heath are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cross Heath
Staffordshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Cross Heath
Orthodontist in Cross Heath: People weighing up braces or aligners in Cross Heath can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Cross Heath and the wider Staffordshire area.
Local context for Cross Heath
Just under 1 km west, Knutton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Cross Heath
Cross Heath is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.6% of Cross Heath's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,851 residents in Cross Heath's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cross Heath is better served than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Cross Heath attend schools such as St John Fisher Catholic College (0.4 miles) and The Orme Academy (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Cross Heath's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Cross Heath is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Church Fields, Knutton, Poolfields, The Brampton, Broad Meadow, and Newcastle under Lyme are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Cross Heath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cross Heath. The nearest recorded are Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, under a mile away; Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about a mile away; and Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, about 2 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cross Heath
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cross Heath can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Cross Heath runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cross Heath
The orthodontic landscape in Cross Heath offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Cross Heath — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cross Heath. Cross Heath's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cross Heath falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.6% of Cross Heath's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,851 residents in the neighbourhood around Cross Heath, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Cross Heath has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% 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 Cross Heath are St John Fisher Catholic College (0.4 miles) and The Orme Academy (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Cross Heath falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cross Heath is about 31 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cross Heath itself. The nearest we do hold are Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, under a mile away; Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about a mile away; and Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, about 2 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cross Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cross Heath
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Cross Heath, Staffordshire alone. Related nearby location pages such as Church Fields, Knutton, Poolfields, The Brampton, Broad Meadow, and Newcastle under Lyme can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cross Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cross Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross Heath is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Clinique (1.0 miles) and Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cross Heath?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Cross Heath, 28 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cross Heath?
The nearest practice to Cross Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (1.6 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cross Heath, 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 Cross Heath, Staffordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.