Orthodontic practices near Croxden
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Croxden; 1 practice within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 7.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 7.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 11.4 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 12.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 12.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 12.5 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 12.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Croxden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 7.7 miles south-east; the next are Longton (10.2 miles west) and Stone (10.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Longton | 1 | 10.2 miles west |
| Stone | 1 | 10.9 miles west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 11.4 miles west |
| Stafford | 4 | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 12.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Croxden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre (4.9 from 3,597 reviews), 13.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-west |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Croxden at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Staffordshire |
| 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 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,278 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 538th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ryecroft CofE Middle School — 2.5 miles The JCB Academy — 2.6 miles Windsor Park CE Middle School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 982 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 8 miles Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 10 miles Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 70 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Staffordshire Clinic — 4 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 Croxden
From Croxden the nearest practice is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 7.7 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 70.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (13.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Croxden list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Croxden are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, 10.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Croxden to Orthodontics Derby is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 2.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Croxden
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Orthodontist in Croxden: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Croxden keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Croxden itself or elsewhere in Staffordshire.
Where Croxden sits locally
Woottons is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Croxden.
What local practice data suggests in Croxden
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Croxden itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 8 miles away; Longton Dental Centre, about 10 miles away; and Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 11 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Woottons, Bradley in the Moors, Great Gate, Alders, Beamhurst, and Hansley Cross as well as this one.
Croxden in context
Croxden's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Croxden sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.3% of Croxden's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,278 residents in the neighbourhood around Croxden, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. People in Croxden usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Croxden are served by secondary schools including Ryecroft CofE Middle School (2.5 miles) and The JCB Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Croxden's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Croxden is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Croxden
Orthodontic treatment in Croxden is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Croxden
No orthodontic practice covers Croxden directly, though The Staffordshire Clinic (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Croxden is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Croxden. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,278 residents in the neighbourhood around Croxden, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Croxden; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Croxden attend schools such as Ryecroft CofE Middle School (2.5 miles) and The JCB Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Croxden close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Croxden is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Croxden Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Croxden can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Croxden
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Croxden — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Croxden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Croxden
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Croxden, Staffordshire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Woottons, Bradley in the Moors, Great Gate, Alders, Beamhurst, and Hansley Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Croxden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Croxden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Croxden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Croxden is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 7.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Longton Dental Centre (10.2 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Croxden?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Croxden, 1 practice within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Croxden?
The nearest practice to Croxden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 10.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Regency House Dental Practice (10.9 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (12.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Croxden, Staffordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Croxden, Staffordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.