Orthodontic practices near Fole
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fole; 3 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 8.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 8.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 9.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 9.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 10.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 10.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 11.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 11.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) |
| Smile Style Dental Care CentreStafford | 11.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (361 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 8.0 miles south-east; the next are Stone (9.3 miles west) and Longton (9.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Stone | 1 | 9.3 miles west |
| Longton | 1 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 10.1 miles west |
| Stafford | 4 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 11.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fole
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), 11.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-east |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fole at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,278 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 545th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oldfields Hall Middle School — 3.1 miles Windsor Park CE Middle School — 3.2 miles Thomas Alleyne's High School — 3.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 8 miles Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 9 miles Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 10 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 68 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Staffordshire Clinic — 4 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 Fole
From Fole the nearest practice is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (12.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Fole list clear aligners, the nearest 8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fole 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, 9.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fole to Orthodontics Derby 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 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 2.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fole
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A quick look at Fole
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Fole in context
Fole — 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. 15.3% of Fole's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,278 residents in Fole's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. People in Fole usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Fole are Oldfields Hall Middle School (3.1 miles) and Windsor Park CE Middle School (3.2 miles). Fole sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fole is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Practice signals around Fole
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fole. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 8 miles away; Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 9 miles away; and Longton Dental Centre, about 10 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fole
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Fole helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fole
Fole has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — The Staffordshire Clinic — is about 4 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Fole — 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. 15.3% of Fole's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,278 residents in Fole's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. People in Fole usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Fole are Oldfields Hall Middle School (3.1 miles) and Windsor Park CE Middle School (3.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Fole is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Fole is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fole
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Fole 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fole
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fole — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fole. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fole is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 8.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Regency House Dental Practice (9.3 miles) and Longton Dental Centre (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fole?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fole, 3 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fole?
The nearest practice to Fole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 9.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Longton Dental Centre (9.6 miles) and Church Lane Dental Site 2 (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fole, Staffordshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fole, Staffordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.