Orthodontic practices near Derrington
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Derrington, 12 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, 1.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Smile Style Dental Care CentreStafford | 2.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (361 reviews) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 3.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Priors Dental PracticePenkridge | 5.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (25 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| DentaireCannock | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| The Valley Centre Dental PracticeCannock | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (397 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Derrington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stafford, 1.8 miles east; the next are Penkridge (5.4 miles south) and Stone (7.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford | 4 | 1.8 miles east |
| Penkridge | 1 | 5.4 miles south |
| Stone | 1 | 7.2 miles north |
| Cannock | 6 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Barlaston | 1 | 9.8 miles north |
| Great Wyrley | 3 | 11.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Derrington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 12.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Derrington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stafford |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 668 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,081 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Staffordshire | 141st closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI High School — 1.3 miles Blessed William Howard Catholic School — 1.5 miles Stafford Manor High School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,038 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, Stafford — 2 miles The Priors Dental Practice, Penkridge — 5 miles Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 82 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 Derrington
Derrington is 1.8 miles from Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Valley Centre Dental Practice (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (13 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Derrington list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Derrington are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Derrington
Staffordshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Derrington
Orthodontist in Derrington: People weighing up braces or aligners in Derrington can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Staffordshire and the surrounding area. Derrington — a small village with a population of around 668 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Derrington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Derrington itself. The nearest recorded are Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 2 miles away; The Priors Dental Practice in Penkridge, about 5 miles away; and Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 7 miles away.
Facts about Derrington
Around 668 people live in Derrington, which is a small village within Staffordshire. Western Downs is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Derrington.
Area profile for Derrington
Derrington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. With just 12.4% of residents under 16, Derrington skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,081 residents in Derrington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Derrington has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Derrington are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI High School (1.3 miles) and Blessed William Howard Catholic School (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Derrington sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Derrington is about 24 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Western Downs, The Handfords, Doxey, Seighford, Coton Clanford, and Rowley Park.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Derrington
Patients in Derrington have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Derrington — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Derrington. By ONS classification, Derrington falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Derrington falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. With just 12.4% of residents under 16, Derrington skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,081 residents in the neighbourhood around Derrington, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Derrington has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Derrington are King Edward VI High School (1.3 miles) and Blessed William Howard Catholic School (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Derrington sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Derrington is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Derrington itself. The closest on record are Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 2 miles away; The Priors Dental Practice in Penkridge, about 5 miles away; and Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Derrington
Many people in Derrington delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Derrington
Treatment in Derrington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Derrington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Derrington
This part of the page places Derrington, Staffordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Western Downs, The Handfords, Doxey, Seighford, Coton Clanford, and Rowley Park may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Derrington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Derrington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Derrington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Derrington is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 1.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Church Lane Dental Site 2 (2.0 miles) and Smile Style Dental Care Centre (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Derrington?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Derrington, 12 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Derrington?
The nearest practice to Derrington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 1.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Church Lane Dental Site 2 (2.0 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Derrington, Staffordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Derrington, Staffordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.