Orthodontic practices near Hazles Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hazles Cross; 16 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Longton Dental Centre, 6.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 8.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 8.3 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 8.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 9.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 9.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hazles Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Longton, 6.7 miles south-west; the next are Stoke-on-Trent (7.5 miles west) and Tunstall (8.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Longton | 1 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 7.5 miles west |
| Tunstall | 1 | 8.9 miles west |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 9.3 miles west |
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 9.7 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 Hazles Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Macclesfield Orthodontics (5.0 from 86 reviews), 15.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield OrthodonticsMacclesfield | 5.0 (86 reviews) | 15.6 miles north |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| MAC DentalMacclesfield | 4.9 (2,117 reviews) | 16.6 miles north |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hazles Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,500 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 169 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 491st closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Cheadle Academy — 3.3 miles Painsley Catholic College — 3.3 miles Moorside High School — 3.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 7 miles Stoke Orthodontic Services, Stoke-on-Trent — 8 miles Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 48 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 Hazles Cross
The nearest practice to Hazles Cross is Longton Dental Centre, 6.7 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 16 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stoke Orthodontic Services (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem (8.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hazles Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hazles Cross are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hazles Cross to Longton Dental Centre is roughly 15 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hazles Cross
Staffordshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Hazles Cross
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Hazles Cross, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Staffordshire, not just Hazles Cross.
Hazles Cross in context
Hazles Cross is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hazles Cross falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. 16.3% of Hazles Cross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,500 residents in the neighbourhood around Hazles Cross, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Hazles Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Hazles Cross are The Cheadle Academy (3.3 miles) and Painsley Catholic College (3.3 miles). Hazles Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Hazles Cross is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Hazles Cross
The nearest other location we cover is Froghall, around 2 km to the south-east.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Above Church, Coltstone, Ipstones, Froghall, Kingsley Moor, and Basford Green.
Local provider signals in Hazles Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hazles Cross itself. The closest on record are Longton Dental Centre, about 7 miles away; Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 8 miles away; and Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, about 9 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hazles Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hazles Cross can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Hazles Cross
What's available in Hazles Cross depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Hazles Cross — 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. Hazles Cross's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,500 residents in the neighbourhood around Hazles Cross, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Hazles Cross has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Hazles Cross are The Cheadle Academy (3.3 miles) and Painsley Catholic College (3.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hazles Cross is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hazles Cross is about 32 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hazles Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hazles Cross can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Hazles Cross — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hazles Cross — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hazles Cross sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hazles Cross's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,500 residents in the neighbourhood around Hazles Cross, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. People in Hazles Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Hazles Cross are served by secondary schools including The Cheadle Academy (3.3 miles) and Painsley Catholic College (3.3 miles). Hazles Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hazles Cross is about 32 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hazles Cross. The closest on record are Longton Dental Centre, about 7 miles away; Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 8 miles away; and Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, about 9 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hazles Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hazles Cross
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Hazles Cross, Staffordshire alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Above Church, Coltstone, Ipstones, Froghall, Kingsley Moor, and Basford Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hazles Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hazles Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hazles Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hazles Cross is Longton Dental Centre, about 6.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Stoke Orthodontic Services (7.5 miles) and Shelton Dental Centre (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hazles Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hazles Cross, 16 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Longton, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hazles Cross?
The nearest practice to Hazles Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 6.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Stoke Orthodontic Services (7.5 miles) and Shelton Dental Centre (8.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hazles Cross, 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 Hazles Cross, Staffordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.