Costs in Moddershall at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 2.4 miles; 19 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Grosvenor Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent — 5.6 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 19 within 10, 49 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 of 1,239 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Staffordshire | 197th closest to a practice of 610 places in the county; the county median is 3.6 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Moddershall that list payment plans
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Moddershall, 19 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, 2.4 miles south-west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Grosvenor Dental Practice, 5.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 2.7 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 4.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 5.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 6.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 6.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moddershall with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Stone, 2.4 miles south-west; the next are Barlaston (2.7 miles west) and Longton (4.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stone | 1 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 2.7 miles west |
| Longton | 1 | 4.3 miles north |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Stafford | 4 | 7.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moddershall
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), 8.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 16.6 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Moddershall, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Regency House Dental Practice, the nearest practice on our register (2.4 miles away, about 3.1 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £55 | £1,530 to £3,555 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £55 | £2,030 to £4,555 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £30 to £55 | £4,030 to £8,055 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £30 | £1,515 to £5,530 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £15 to £30 | £2,515 to £5,530 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Moddershall
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Grosvenor Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent (5.6 miles) | Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (6.1 miles); Shelton Dental Centre (6.5 miles) | 11 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Grosvenor Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent (5.6 miles) | Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (6.8 miles); Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice (7.2 miles) | 5 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Regency House Dental Practice, Stone (2.4 miles) | Longton Dental Centre (4.3 miles); Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (6.1 miles) | 11 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Regency House Dental Practice, Stone (2.4 miles) | Orthodontists Stoke on Trent (2.7 miles); Longton Dental Centre (4.3 miles) | 30 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Regency House Dental Practice, Stone (2.4 miles) | Longton Dental Centre (4.3 miles); Grosvenor Dental Practice (5.6 miles) | 19 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Regency House Dental Practice, Stone (2.4 miles) | Longton Dental Centre (4.3 miles); Grosvenor Dental Practice (5.6 miles) | 9 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Moddershall runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
Treatment type matters most. The gap between metal and lingual braces reflects real differences in materials, lab work and chair time.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Moddershall usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Moddershall
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Moddershall offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Cost Context for Moddershall
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Moddershall to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Practices serving Moddershall differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Moddershall falls under smaller rural: 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 Moddershall. Moddershall's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,239 residents in Moddershall's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Moddershall has more choice than 52% 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 Moddershall attend schools such as Alleyne's Academy (1.8 miles) and Christ Church Academy (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Moddershall's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Moddershall is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. See local practice availability in Moddershall → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Clear aligner cost in Moddershall
Aligner pricing in Moddershall is driven by more than the headline figure. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Moddershall
Indicative private aligner pricing in Moddershall looks like this:
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Moddershall
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Moddershall. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
Value Without Cutting Corners in Moddershall
Good value in Moddershall comes from comparing like with like. Get an early sense of your case complexity first; that context is what lets you judge whether a low quote is a bargain or a false economy.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Moddershall
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moddershall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moddershall is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 2.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Orthodontists Stoke on Trent (2.7 miles) and Longton Dental Centre (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moddershall?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Moddershall, 19 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Moddershall offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Moddershall that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Grosvenor Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 5.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (6.8 miles) and Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice (7.2 miles).
What kind of area is Moddershall?
ONS classifies Moddershall as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Moddershall compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Moddershall is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Moddershall?
Nearby towns include Hilderstone, Cotwalton, Oultoncross.
How's children's dental health in Moddershall's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Does treating both arches cost more?
Yes — treating both upper and lower teeth costs more than treating one arch. Some quotes are for a single arch only. Confirm whether a quote covers both arches when comparing prices between practices.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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