Orthodontic practices near Dunsley
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Dunsley, 37 practices within 10 and 156 practices within 20. The closest is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, 2.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Blueberry BracesStourbridge | 2.8 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Stella Dental StaffordStourbridge | 2.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| Stourbridge Dental & Implant ClinicStourbridge | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (254 reviews) |
| Stourcote Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (216 reviews) |
| Richmond House Dental PracticeStourbridge | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dunsley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourbridge, 2.4 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (4.4 miles south) and Brierley Hill (6.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge | 14 | 2.4 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 4.4 miles south |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 6.0 miles east |
| Cradley Heath | 1 | 6.0 miles east |
| Dudley | 2 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Halesowen | 4 | 7.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dunsley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Morgan Dental Practice in Halesowen (5.0 from 249 reviews), 7.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 3.0 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunsley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,457 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 94 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Staffordshire | 197th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kinver High School and Sixth Form — 0.6 miles Ridgewood High School — 2.1 miles Wolverley CofE Secondary School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,406 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 2 miles Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic, Kidderminster — 4 miles Finesse Cosmetic Dentists, Brierley Hill — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 within 10 miles, 156 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 Dunsley
The nearest practice to Dunsley is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 156.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Just Orthodontics (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Dunsley list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Dunsley are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunsley
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About Dunsley
Just under 1 km west, Kinvere is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Dunsley
Dunsley — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Dunsley's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,457 residents in Dunsley's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Dunsley is better served than 87% 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 Dunsley are Kinver High School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles) and Ridgewood High School (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Dunsley sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dunsley is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Kinvere, Caunsall, Blakeshall, Kingsford, Lawns Wood, and Wolverley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Dunsley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dunsley. The nearest recorded are Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 2 miles away; Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 4 miles away; and Finesse Cosmetic Dentists in Brierley Hill, about 6 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dunsley
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Dunsley
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dunsley
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Areas We Cover Around Dunsley
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dunsley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunsley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunsley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunsley is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 2.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Blueberry Braces (2.8 miles) and Stella Dental Stafford (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunsley?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Dunsley, 37 practices within 10 miles and 156 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunsley?
The nearest practice to Dunsley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 2.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include South Road Dental Practice (2.8 miles) and Worcester Street Dental Practice (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunsley, 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 Dunsley, Staffordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.