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Orthodontic practices near Edingale

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Edingale; 23 practices within 10 and 131 practices within 20. The closest is Ascent Dental Care Tamworth, 5.1 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth5.1 miles south–––4.9 (537 reviews)
Dale House Dental PracticeTamworth5.1 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (341 reviews)
Tamworth Dental PracticeTamworth5.1 miles south✓–✓4.5 (1,594 reviews)
Distinctive DentistryTamworth5.2 miles south––✓4.9 (384 reviews)
Central OrthodonticsSmethwick5.4 miles south✓✓✓4.4 (30 reviews)
Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent5.6 miles north✓✓✓4.8 (666 reviews)
Guy's Dental PracticeLichfield5.8 miles west✓––4.3 (29 reviews)
Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote6.0 miles north-east✓––4.9 (352 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Edingale with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Tamworth, 5.1 miles south; the next are Smethwick (5.4 miles south) and Burton upon Trent (5.6 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Tamworth45.1 miles south
Smethwick15.4 miles south
Burton upon Trent55.6 miles north
Lichfield95.8 miles west
Swadlincote46.0 miles north-east
Sutton Coldfield410.3 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Edingale

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 6.3 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Spires Dental ClinicLichfield5.0 (324 reviews)6.3 miles west
Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield5.0 (135 reviews)8.0 miles south-west
Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood5.0 (87 reviews)10.4 miles west
Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth4.9 (537 reviews)5.1 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Edingale at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaLichfield
NHS dental servicesNHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Population632
Residents under 1615.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,019 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre48 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Staffordshire409th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 18 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsJohn Taylor High School — 4.0 miles
Lift Rawlett — 4.1 miles
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS — 4.8 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAscent Dental Care Tamworth, Tamworth — 5 miles
Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 5 miles
Dental Perfection - Burton, Burton upon Trent — 6 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles23 within 10 miles, 131 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 Edingale

From Edingale the nearest practice is Ascent Dental Care Tamworth, 5.1 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 are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 131.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Tamworth Dental Practice (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Edingale list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Edingale are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dale House Dental Practice in Tamworth, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 18 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Edingale to Ascent Dental Care Tamworth is roughly 10 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Edingale

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Orthodontic care near Edingale

Orthodontist in Edingale: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Edingale. It connects local orthodontic research in Edingale with the wider Staffordshire area. Edingale — a small village with a population of around 632 — is covered on this page specifically.

What official data says about Edingale

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Edingale sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Edingale, 7.4% of the 2,019 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Edingale has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Edingale attend schools such as John Taylor High School (4.0 miles) and Lift Rawlett (4.1 miles). National deprivation data puts Edingale close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Edingale is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Where Edingale sits locally

Around 632 people live in Edingale, which is a small village within Staffordshire. Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Croxall, the closest linked location.

More local pages to browse

For a broader view, related location pages cover Croxall, Haselour, Elford, Haunton, Barton Turn, and Coton in the Elms as well as this one.

Local provider signals in Edingale

There is no orthodontist on our records in Edingale itself. The nearest we do hold are Ascent Dental Care Tamworth, about 5 miles away; Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 5 miles away; and Dental Perfection - Burton in Burton upon Trent, about 6 miles away.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Edingale

Orthodontic treatment in Edingale is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Edingale

What's available in Edingale depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Edingale sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Edingale's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Edingale, 7.4% of the 2,019 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Edingale; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Edingale are served by secondary schools including John Taylor High School (4.0 miles) and Lift Rawlett (4.1 miles). Edingale's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Edingale is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 18 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

All Orthodontic Options in Edingale Explained

Patients in Edingale have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Edingale — Local Context

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Edingale. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Edingale sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Edingale's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,019 residents in the neighbourhood around Edingale, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Edingale; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Edingale are John Taylor High School (4.0 miles) and Lift Rawlett (4.1 miles). Edingale's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Edingale is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Edingale itself. The nearest we do hold are Ascent Dental Care Tamworth, about 5 miles away; Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 5 miles away; and Dental Perfection - Burton in Burton upon Trent, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Edingale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Edingale

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Edingale often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Edingale?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Edingale is Ascent Dental Care Tamworth, about 5.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Dale House Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and Tamworth Dental Practice (5.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Edingale?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Edingale, 23 practices within 10 miles and 131 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Tamworth, 5.1 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Edingale?

The nearest practice to Edingale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dale House Dental Practice in Tamworth, about 5.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Tamworth Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and Central Orthodontics (5.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Edingale, Staffordshire?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Edingale, Staffordshire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleEdingale, Staffordshire Orthodontics
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Published1 June 2022
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