Orthodontic practices near Denstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Denstone; 1 practice within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 6.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 12.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 13.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 13.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 13.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 13.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 14.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Practice @ WillingtonRepton | 14.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Denstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 6.7 miles south-east; the next are Longton (12.1 miles west) and Stone (13.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Longton | 1 | 12.1 miles west |
| Stone | 1 | 13.1 miles west |
| Findern | 1 | 13.3 miles east |
| Derby | 6 | 13.3 miles east |
| Barlaston | 1 | 13.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Denstone
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), 15.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-west |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 15.2 miles west |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Denstone 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,291 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 110 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 491st closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ryecroft CofE Middle School — 0.5 miles The JCB Academy — 0.8 miles Thomas Alleyne's High School — 4.1 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 — 7 miles Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 12 miles Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 13 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, 62 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 Denstone
The nearest practice to Denstone is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 6.7 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (15.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Denstone list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Denstone are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, 12.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Denstone 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Denstone
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Orthodontist in Denstone: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Denstone understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Denstone or another part of Staffordshire.
Area profile for Denstone
Denstone is classified as larger 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 figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.6% of the 1,291 residents in Denstone's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Denstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Denstone are Ryecroft CofE Middle School (0.5 miles) and The JCB Academy (0.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Denstone among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Denstone is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 33 miles away.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Denstone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Denstone. The closest on record are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 7 miles away; Longton Dental Centre, about 12 miles away; and Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 13 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Denstone Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Denstone
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Denstone
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Areas We Cover Around Denstone
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Frequently Asked Questions in Denstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Denstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Denstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Denstone is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 6.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Longton Dental Centre (12.1 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Denstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Denstone, 1 practice within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Denstone?
The nearest practice to Denstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 12.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Regency House Dental Practice (13.1 miles) and NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (13.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Denstone, 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 Denstone, Staffordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.