Orthodontic practices near Longport
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Longport, 27 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem in Tunstall, 0.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 0.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (18 reviews) |
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| The CliniqueStoke-on-Trent | 1.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (278 reviews) |
| Hanover Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (237 reviews) |
| Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 2.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Longport with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Tunstall, 0.4 miles north-east; the next are Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (1.7 miles south) and Stoke-on-Trent (1.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Tunstall | 1 | 0.4 miles north-east |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 1.7 miles south |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 1.7 miles east |
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 3.4 miles north |
| Longton | 1 | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Biddulph | 1 | 5.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longport
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), 9.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-west |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 8.4 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longport 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 24.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,283 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 35.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 43% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,221 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Stoke-on-Trent | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent — 0.7 miles The Orme Academy — 1.0 miles Haywood Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 10,965 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 | Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall — under a mile Stoneyfields Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent — 2 miles Stoke Orthodontic Services, Stoke-on-Trent — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 56 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 Longport
Longport has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem in Tunstall is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Longport list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Longport 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, 1.7 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 Longport
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Orthodontist in Longport: People weighing up braces or aligners in Longport can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Stoke-on-Trent.
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Pages for Burslem, Longbridge Hayes, Middleport, Wolstanton, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, and May Bank follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local treatment availability around Longport
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Longport itself. The closest on record are Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, under a mile away; Stoneyfields Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 2 miles away; and Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 2 miles away.
Area profile for Longport
ONS classifies Longport as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Longport sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.4% of Longport's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Longport, 8.9% of the 1,283 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Longport has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Longport are served by secondary schools including Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent (0.7 miles) and The Orme Academy (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 112 schools and 41,809 pupils across Longport's Local Authority. Longport's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Longport is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Longport sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Burslem, under 1 km to the east.
The Orthodontic Journey in Longport
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Longport helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Longport
Practices serving Longport differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Longport is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Longport falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Longport skews family-heavy: 24.4% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Longport, 8.9% of the 1,283 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Longport has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Longport attend schools such as Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent (0.7 miles) and The Orme Academy (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Longport's Local Authority area covers 112 schools and 41,809 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Longport sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Longport is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 29 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Longport
Patients in Longport have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Longport — Local Context
Provision in Longport varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Longport sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Longport skews family-heavy: 24.4% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,283 residents in the neighbourhood around Longport, 8.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Longport is better served than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Longport are Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent (0.7 miles) and The Orme Academy (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Longport's Local Authority area covers 112 schools and 41,809 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Longport sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longport is about 29 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Longport itself. The closest on record are Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, under a mile away; Stoneyfields Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 2 miles away; and Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 2 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longport. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longport
If Longport, Stoke-on-Trent is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Burslem, Longbridge Hayes, Middleport, Wolstanton, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, and May Bank can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longport
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longport often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longport?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longport is Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem in Tunstall, about 0.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Stoneyfields Dental Practice (1.7 miles) and Stoke Orthodontic Services (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longport?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Longport, 27 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longport?
The nearest practice to Longport that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 1.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Hanover Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longport, Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Longport, Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.