Orthodontic practices near Otherton
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Otherton, 35 practices within 10 and 140 practices within 20. The closest is The Priors Dental Practice in Penkridge, 1.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priors Dental PracticePenkridge | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (25 reviews) |
| Cannock Dental CareCannock | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,384 reviews) |
| Cannock Dental PracticeCannock | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Chris Bird Dental Care LtdCannock | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (250 reviews) |
| The Valley Centre Dental PracticeCannock | 4.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (397 reviews) |
| DentaireCannock | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (164 reviews) |
| Birchwood Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 4.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (381 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Otherton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Penkridge, 1.3 miles north-west; the next are Cannock (3.3 miles south-east) and Great Wyrley (4.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Penkridge | 1 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Cannock | 6 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Great Wyrley | 3 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Stafford | 4 | 6.3 miles north |
| Willenhall | 5 | 6.8 miles south |
| Burntwood | 2 | 7.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Otherton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (5.0 from 252 reviews), 7.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Otherton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Staffordshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,683 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,086 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Staffordshire | 93rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wolgarston High School — 0.9 miles The Rural Enterprise Academy — 0.9 miles Penkridge Middle School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 2,305 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Priors Dental Practice, Penkridge — 1 miles Cannock Dental Care, Cannock — 3 miles Cheslyn Hay Dental Practice, Great Wyrley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 within 10 miles, 140 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 Otherton
Otherton is 1.3 miles from The Priors Dental Practice in Penkridge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 140.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cannock Dental Practice (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Otherton list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Otherton are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cannock Dental Care, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Otherton
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What we know about practices near Otherton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Otherton itself. The nearest recorded are The Priors Dental Practice in Penkridge, about a mile away; Cannock Dental Care, about 3 miles away; and Cheslyn Hay Dental Practice in Great Wyrley, about 4 miles away.
Area profile for Otherton
Otherton — 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. Census data puts 19% of Otherton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,683 residents in Otherton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Otherton has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Otherton are served by secondary schools including Wolgarston High School (0.9 miles) and The Rural Enterprise Academy (0.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Otherton sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Otherton is about 18 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Otherton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Otherton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Otherton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Otherton is The Priors Dental Practice in Penkridge, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Cannock Dental Care (3.3 miles) and Cannock Dental Practice (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Otherton?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Otherton, 35 practices within 10 miles and 140 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Otherton?
The nearest practice to Otherton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cannock Dental Care, about 3.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Cannock Dental Practice (3.3 miles) and Dentaire (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Otherton, Staffordshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Otherton, Staffordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.