Orthodontic practices near Fairoak
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fairoak; 5 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, 8.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 8.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 9.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 10.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
| Hanover Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (237 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 10.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (278 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
| The CliniqueStoke-on-Trent | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fairoak with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barlaston, 8.2 miles north-east; the next are Stone (8.4 miles east) and Stoke-on-Trent (9.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barlaston | 1 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Stone | 1 | 8.4 miles east |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Longton | 1 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Stafford | 4 | 11.3 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 Fairoak
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), 11.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-east |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 14.7 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fairoak 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,396 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 551st closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Grove School — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontists Stoke on Trent, Barlaston — 8 miles Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 8 miles Grosvenor Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Eccleshall Dental Clinic — 5 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 Fairoak
The nearest practice to Fairoak is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, 8.2 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 are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Grosvenor Dental Practice (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Fairoak list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 Fairoak are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, 8.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fairoak to Orthodontists Stoke on Trent is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fairoak
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fairoak, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Fairoak with the wider Staffordshire area.
What we know about practices near Fairoak
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fairoak itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, about 8 miles away; Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 8 miles away; and Grosvenor Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 9 miles away.
What official data says about Fairoak
Fairoak's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.9% of Fairoak's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,396 residents in Fairoak's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fairoak; 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 Fairoak attend schools such as The Grove School (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Fairoak is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fairoak is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
About Fairoak
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Wetwood, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
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All Orthodontic Options in Fairoak Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Fairoak offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Fairoak
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fairoak
Many people in Fairoak 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Fairoak
Every case in Fairoak follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fairoak. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fairoak
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Fairoak, Staffordshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Wetwood, Blackwaters, Charnes, Outlands, Bishops Offley, and Hookgate.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fairoak
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fairoak often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fairoak?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fairoak is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, about 8.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Regency House Dental Practice (8.4 miles) and Grosvenor Dental Practice (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fairoak?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fairoak, 5 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barlaston, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fairoak?
The nearest practice to Fairoak that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 8.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Hanover Dental Practice (10.0 miles) and Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fairoak, 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 Fairoak, Staffordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.