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Orthodontic practices near Loggerheads

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Loggerheads; 8 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, 9.2 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston9.2 miles east–––5.0 (1 review)
Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent9.4 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (216 reviews)
Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent9.5 miles north-east––✓4.9 (161 reviews)
Hanover Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent9.5 miles north-east✓✓✓3.7 (237 reviews)
Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent9.7 miles north-east––✓4.8 (278 reviews)
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent9.7 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (407 reviews)
The CliniqueStoke-on-Trent9.7 miles north-east–––5.0 (9 reviews)
Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent9.9 miles north-east–––3.4 (18 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Loggerheads with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barlaston, 9.2 miles east; the next are Stoke-on-Trent (9.4 miles north-east) and Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (9.5 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Barlaston19.2 miles east
Stoke-on-Trent89.4 miles north-east
Basford, Stoke-on-Trent39.5 miles north-east
Stone110.1 miles east
Nantwich111.5 miles north-west
Longton111.6 miles north-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Loggerheads

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), 13.8 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford4.9 (3,597 reviews)13.8 miles south-east
The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe4.9 (739 reviews)12.4 miles north
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent4.9 (407 reviews)9.7 miles north-east
Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent4.9 (216 reviews)9.4 miles north-east

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

Loggerheads at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNewcastle-under-Lyme
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)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,436 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre34 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Staffordshire570th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Grove School — 3.8 miles
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesOrthodontists Stoke on Trent, Barlaston — 9 miles
Grosvenor Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent — 9 miles
Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles8 within 10 miles, 47 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistEccleshall Dental Clinic — 7 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 Loggerheads

From Loggerheads the nearest practice is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, 9.2 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 47.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Grosvenor Dental Practice (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Loggerheads list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Loggerheads are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, 9.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Loggerheads to Orthodontists Stoke on Trent 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Loggerheads

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Compare orthodontic care in Loggerheads

Orthodontist in Loggerheads: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Loggerheads, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Loggerheads with the wider Staffordshire area.

What official data says about Loggerheads

Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Loggerheads sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Loggerheads skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,436 residents in Loggerheads's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Loggerheads; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Loggerheads attend schools such as The Grove School (3.8 miles). Loggerheads sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Loggerheads is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Tadgedale, Hookgate, Lordsley, Mucklestone, Bearstone, and Napley.

Where Loggerheads sits locally

Just under 1 km west, Tadgedale is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Practice signals around Loggerheads

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Loggerheads itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, about 9 miles away; Grosvenor Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 9 miles away; and Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 10 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatments in Loggerheads

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Loggerheads can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Loggerheads offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Loggerheads

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Loggerheads helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Loggerheads

Loggerheads has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Eccleshall Dental Clinic — is about 7 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Loggerheads — larger 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. Loggerheads has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,436 residents in Loggerheads's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. People in Loggerheads usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Loggerheads are served by secondary schools including The Grove School (3.8 miles). Loggerheads sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Loggerheads is about 36 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Loggerheads. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Loggerheads

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Loggerheads?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Loggerheads is Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, about 9.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Grosvenor Dental Practice (9.4 miles) and Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice (9.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Loggerheads?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Loggerheads, 8 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barlaston, 9.2 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Loggerheads?

The nearest practice to Loggerheads that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 9.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (9.7 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (10.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Loggerheads, 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 Loggerheads, Staffordshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleLoggerheads, Staffordshire Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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