Orthodontic practices near Longdon
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Longdon, 35 practices within 10 and 133 practices within 20. The closest is Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery)Lichfield | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (36 reviews) |
| Spires Dental ClinicLichfield | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (324 reviews) |
| Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (87 reviews) |
| Asquith House Dental SurgeryLichfield | 3.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (807 reviews) |
| Bore Street Dental Practice LtdLichfield | 3.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (64 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeBurntwood | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (435 reviews) |
| Guy's Dental PracticeLichfield | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (29 reviews) |
| Lichfield SmilesLichfield | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lichfield, 3.1 miles south-east; the next are Burntwood (3.4 miles south-west) and Cannock (4.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 9 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Burntwood | 2 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Cannock | 6 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Great Wyrley | 3 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Bloxwich | 2 | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Walsall | 4 | 8.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longdon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 3.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spires Dental ClinicLichfield | 5.0 (324 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield | 5.0 (135 reviews) | 5.8 miles south |
| Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longdon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Lichfield |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,846 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Staffordshire | 247th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Friary School — 2.2 miles Rugeley John Taylor — 2.7 miles Nether Stowe School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,402 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), Lichfield — 3 miles Inspire Dental & Implant Centre, Burntwood — 3 miles Inspire Dental Centre, Cannock — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 within 10 miles, 133 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 Longdon
Longdon is 3.1 miles from Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 133.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Asquith House Dental Surgery (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Priory Dental Practice (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Longdon list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Longdon are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longdon
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Orthodontist in Longdon: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Longdon keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Longdon and the wider Staffordshire area.
Practice signals around Longdon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Longdon. The nearest recorded are Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), about 3 miles away; Inspire Dental & Implant Centre in Burntwood, about 3 miles away; and Inspire Dental Centre in Cannock, about 5 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can also compare treatment pages for Stonywell, Armitage, Farewell, Handsacre, Ashmore Brook, and Brereton Cross if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Longdon
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Stonywell, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Longdon
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Longdon sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.2% of Longdon's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,846 residents in the neighbourhood around Longdon, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Longdon has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Longdon are The Friary School (2.2 miles) and Rugeley John Taylor (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Longdon sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Longdon is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 16 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Longdon
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Longdon has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Longdon — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Longdon vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Longdon sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.2% of Longdon's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Longdon, 5.1% of the 1,846 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Longdon is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Longdon attend schools such as The Friary School (2.2 miles) and Rugeley John Taylor (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Longdon's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longdon is about 16 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. There is no orthodontist on our records in Longdon itself. The nearest recorded are Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), about 3 miles away; Inspire Dental & Implant Centre in Burntwood, about 3 miles away; and Inspire Dental Centre in Cannock, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Longdon
Orthodontic treatment in Longdon is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Longdon
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Longdon — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longdon
These local links are here for anyone comparing Longdon, Staffordshire against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Stonywell, Armitage, Farewell, Handsacre, Ashmore Brook, and Brereton Cross follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longdon is Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), about 3.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Spires Dental Clinic (3.3 miles) and Inspire Dental & Implant Centre (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longdon?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Longdon, 35 practices within 10 miles and 133 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longdon?
The nearest practice to Longdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), about 3.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bore Street Dental Practice Ltd (3.4 miles) and High Street Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longdon, 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 Longdon, Staffordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.