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Orthodontic practices near Knightley

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Knightley; 8 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, 7.2 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford7.2 miles east✓–✓4.9 (3,597 reviews)
Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford7.5 miles east✓–✓4.9 (39 reviews)
Smile Style Dental Care CentreStafford7.7 miles east–––4.8 (361 reviews)
Regency House Dental PracticeStone8.3 miles north-east✓✓✓4.7 (127 reviews)
Oracle DentalStafford8.4 miles east–––4.3 (20 reviews)
Serene Dental LtdTelford9.4 miles south-west✓–✓4.6 (45 reviews)
Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston9.7 miles north-east–––5.0 (1 review)
The Priors Dental PracticePenkridge9.7 miles south-east–––4.4 (25 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Knightley with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stafford, 7.2 miles east; the next are Stone (8.3 miles north-east) and Telford (9.4 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Stafford47.2 miles east
Stone18.3 miles north-east
Telford49.4 miles south-west
Barlaston19.7 miles north-east
Penkridge19.7 miles south-east
Shifnal111.2 miles south

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knightley

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 11.2 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Shifnal Dental CareShifnal5.0 (996 reviews)11.2 miles south
Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford4.9 (3,597 reviews)7.2 miles east
Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford4.9 (1,702 reviews)12.8 miles south-west
Cannock Dental CareCannock4.9 (1,384 reviews)14.2 miles south-east

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

Knightley at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaStafford
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
Residents under 1615.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,119 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre40 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Staffordshire520th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 28 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Burton Borough School — 5.0 miles
Haberdashers' Adams — 5.2 miles
Newport Girls' High School Academy — 5.5 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesChurch Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, Stafford — 7 miles
Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 8 miles
Serene Dental Ltd, Telford — 9 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles8 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistEccleshall Dental Clinic — 3 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 Knightley

From Knightley the nearest practice is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, 7.2 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 66.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (10.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (13.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Knightley list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Knightley are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 28 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knightley to Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Knightley

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Orthodontist in Knightley: People weighing up braces or aligners in Knightley can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Knightley or another part of Staffordshire.

Facts about Knightley

Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Whitley Heath, the closest linked location.

Knightley in context

Officially, Knightley is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Knightley sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.6% of Knightley's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,119 residents in the neighbourhood around Knightley, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Knightley; the nearest is about 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 Knightley are The Burton Borough School (5.0 miles) and Haberdashers' Adams (5.2 miles). Knightley sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Knightley is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Useful local orthodontic context for Knightley

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Knightley. The closest on record are Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 7 miles away; Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 8 miles away; and Serene Dental Ltd in Telford, about 9 miles away.

Widen your local search

Pages for Knightley Dale, Lower Knightley, Whitley Heath, Cotonwood, Garmelow, and High Offley follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Knightley

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Knightley has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Knightley

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Knightley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Knightley

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Knightley helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Knightley

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Knightley

Every case in Knightley 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 Knightley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Knightley

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knightley?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knightley is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 7.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Church Lane Dental Site 2 (7.5 miles) and Smile Style Dental Care Centre (7.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Knightley?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knightley, 8 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stafford, 7.2 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knightley?

The nearest practice to Knightley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 7.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Church Lane Dental Site 2 (7.5 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (8.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knightley, Staffordshire?

A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.

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

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

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TitleKnightley, Staffordshire Orthodontics
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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