Orthodontic practices near Light Oaks
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Light Oaks, 22 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, 2.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 3.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 3.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 4.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 4.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (18 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.6 miles south-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 Light Oaks with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke-on-Trent, 2.5 miles south-west; the next are Tunstall (3.4 miles west) and Longton (4.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Tunstall | 1 | 3.4 miles west |
| Longton | 1 | 4.2 miles south |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Biddulph | 1 | 5.1 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 Light Oaks
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheshire Orthodontics in Sandbach (5.0 from 97 reviews), 12.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-west |
| Macclesfield OrthodonticsMacclesfield | 5.0 (86 reviews) | 13.1 miles north |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 13.3 miles west |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Light Oaks 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,481 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,104 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% 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 | 51st closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Birches Head Academy — 1.5 miles Endon High School — 1.6 miles The Excel Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,090 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 | Stoke Orthodontic Services, Stoke-on-Trent — 2 miles Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall — 3 miles Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 54 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 Light Oaks
The nearest practice to Light Oaks is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stoke Orthodontic Services (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem (3.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Light Oaks list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 Light Oaks are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Light Oaks
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Orthodontist in Light Oaks: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Light Oaks? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Stoke-on-Trent.
What local practice data suggests in Light Oaks
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Light Oaks. The nearest we do hold are Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 2 miles away; Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, about 3 miles away; and Longton Dental Centre, about 4 miles away.
Where Light Oaks sits locally
Baddeley Edge is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Light Oaks.
What official data says about Light Oaks
ONS classifies Light Oaks as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Light Oaks. Census data puts only 13.8% of Light Oaks's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Light Oaks, 5.7% of the 1,481 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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, Light Oaks is better served than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Light Oaks are served by secondary schools including Birches Head Academy (1.5 miles) and Endon High School (1.6 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 112 schools and 41,809 pupils across Light Oaks's Local Authority. Light Oaks falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Light Oaks is about 29 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Baddeley Edge, Jack Hayes, Baddeley Green, Bagnall, Abbey Hulton, and Carmountside.
Orthodontic Treatments in Light Oaks
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Light Oaks 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Light Oaks
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Light Oaks
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Light Oaks helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Light Oaks 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 Light Oaks. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Light Oaks
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Light Oaks, Stoke-on-Trent within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Baddeley Edge, Jack Hayes, Baddeley Green, Bagnall, Abbey Hulton, and Carmountside can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Light Oaks
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Light Oaks often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Light Oaks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Light Oaks is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 2.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem (3.4 miles) and Shelton Dental Centre (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Light Oaks?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Light Oaks, 22 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Light Oaks?
The nearest practice to Light Oaks that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 2.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Shelton Dental Centre (3.7 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Light Oaks, Stoke-on-Trent?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Light Oaks, Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.