Orthodontic practices near Meaford
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Meaford, 19 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, 1.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 5.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 5.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 5.9 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meaford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stone, 1.4 miles south-east; the next are Barlaston (1.5 miles north) and Stoke-on-Trent (5.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stone | 1 | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Barlaston | 1 | 1.5 miles north |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 5.0 miles north |
| Longton | 1 | 5.1 miles north |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 6.6 miles north |
| Stafford | 4 | 7.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Meaford
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), 8.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 8.2 miles south |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meaford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stafford |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,239 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Staffordshire | 102nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christ Church Academy — 1.2 miles Alleyne's Academy — 1.4 miles Walton Priory Middle School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 1,928 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 1 miles Orthodontists Stoke on Trent, Barlaston — 2 miles Grosvenor Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 53 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 Meaford
Meaford is 1.4 miles from Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Grosvenor Dental Practice (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Meaford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meaford are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meaford
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Orthodontist in Meaford: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Meaford often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Staffordshire and the surrounding area.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Barlaston, Stone, Tittensor, Oultoncross, Yarnfield, and Beechcliff.
Useful local orthodontic context for Meaford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Meaford itself. The closest on record are Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about a mile away; Orthodontists Stoke on Trent in Barlaston, about 2 miles away; and Grosvenor Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 5 miles away.
Area profile for Meaford
Officially, Meaford is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Meaford sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, Meaford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,239 residents in the neighbourhood around Meaford, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Meaford are Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles) and Alleyne's Academy (1.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Meaford is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Meaford is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Facts about Meaford
Stone is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-east of Meaford.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Meaford
Many people in Meaford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Meaford
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Meaford
What's available in Meaford depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Meaford falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Meaford falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Meaford has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,239 residents in the neighbourhood around Meaford, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Meaford attend schools such as Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles) and Alleyne's Academy (1.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Meaford sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Meaford is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Meaford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Meaford can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Meaford 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meaford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meaford
This part of the page places Meaford, Staffordshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Barlaston, Stone, Tittensor, Oultoncross, Yarnfield, and Beechcliff may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Meaford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meaford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meaford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meaford is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 1.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Orthodontists Stoke on Trent (1.5 miles) and Grosvenor Dental Practice (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meaford?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Meaford, 19 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meaford?
The nearest practice to Meaford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 1.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Longton Dental Centre (5.1 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meaford, 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 Meaford, Staffordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.