Orthodontic practices near Florence
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Florence, 18 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Longton Dental Centre, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 2.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 2.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 3.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 4.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Florence with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Longton, 0.8 miles north; the next are Stoke-on-Trent (2.9 miles west) and Barlaston (3.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Longton | 1 | 0.8 miles north |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 2.9 miles west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Stone | 1 | 5.3 miles south |
| Tunstall | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Florence
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), 12.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-west |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Florence at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,518 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,516 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Stoke-on-Trent | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Thomas More Catholic Academy — 0.9 miles Ormiston Meridian Academy — 1.1 miles Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,955 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 112 schools, 41,809 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Longton Dental Centre, Longton — under a mile Grosvenor Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent — 3 miles Orthodontists Stoke on Trent, Barlaston — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 50 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 Florence
Florence has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Longton Dental Centre is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Grosvenor Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Florence list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Florence are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Florence
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Orthodontist in Florence: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Florence. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Stoke-on-Trent, not just Florence.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Longton, Normacot, Sandford Hill, Meir Hay, Blurton, and Adderley Green may also help.
Where Florence sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Longton, under 1 km to the north.
Area profile for Florence
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Florence sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 25.5% of Florence's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Florence, 8.9% of the 1,518 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Florence is better served than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Florence are St Thomas More Catholic Academy (0.9 miles) and Ormiston Meridian Academy (1.1 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Florence's Local Authority area covers 112 schools and 41,809 pupils, according to DfE figures. Florence's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Florence is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 34 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Florence
There is no orthodontist on our records in Florence itself. The closest on record are Longton Dental Centre, under a mile away; Grosvenor Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 3 miles away; and Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, about 3 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Florence Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Florence has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Florence
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Florence
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Florence helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Florence
Treatment in Florence 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 Florence. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Florence
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Florence, Stoke-on-Trent within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Longton, Normacot, Sandford Hill, Meir Hay, Blurton, and Adderley Green.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Florence
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Florence often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Florence?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Florence is Longton Dental Centre, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Grosvenor Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Florence?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Florence, 18 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Florence?
The nearest practice to Florence that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 0.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (2.9 miles) and Shelton Dental Centre (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Florence, Stoke-on-Trent?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Florence, Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.