Orthodontic practices near Six Ashes
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Six Ashes; 29 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Stourbridge Dental & Implant ClinicStourbridge | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (254 reviews) |
| Richmond House Dental PracticeStourbridge | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (77 reviews) |
| Blueberry BracesStourbridge | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Stella Dental StaffordStourbridge | 6.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
| BLACK COUNTRY ORTHODONTICSStourbridge | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Corbett Outpatient CentreStourbridge | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (181 reviews) |
| Stourcote Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Six Ashes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourbridge, 6.5 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (7.4 miles south) and Tipton (8.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge | 14 | 6.5 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 7.4 miles south |
| Tipton | 1 | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Penn Fields | 1 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Wolverhampton | 6 | 9.2 miles north-east |
| Dudley | 2 | 9.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Six Ashes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 7.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 7.3 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Six Ashes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Shropshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 481st closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kinver High School and Sixth Form — 4.1 miles Summerhill School — 5.5 miles Wolverley CofE Secondary School — 5.6 miles |
| Schools in council area | 182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 6 miles Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic, Kidderminster — 7 miles Highview Dental Practice, Tipton — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 120 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 Six Ashes
The nearest practice to Six Ashes is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, 6.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Just Orthodontics (8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Six Ashes list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 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 Six Ashes are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Six Ashes to Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Six Ashes
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Orthodontist in Six Ashes: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Six Ashes, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Staffordshire and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Six Ashes
Six Ashes — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,700 residents in Six Ashes's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Six Ashes has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Six Ashes attend schools such as Kinver High School and Sixth Form (4.1 miles) and Summerhill School (5.5 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Six Ashes's Local Authority. Six Ashes sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Six Ashes is about 17 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Six Ashes at a glance
Tuckhill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Six Ashes.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Tuckhill, Broad Lanes, Coxgreen, Beobridge, Lower Beobridge, and Wooton.
Local treatment availability around Six Ashes
There is no orthodontist on our records in Six Ashes itself. The nearest we do hold are Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 6 miles away; Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 7 miles away; and Highview Dental Practice in Tipton, about 9 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Six Ashes
The orthodontic landscape in Six Ashes offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Six Ashes — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Six Ashes — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Six Ashes's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Six Ashes falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.4% of Six Ashes's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,700 residents in the neighbourhood around Six Ashes, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Six Ashes; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Six Ashes are served by secondary schools including Kinver High School and Sixth Form (4.1 miles) and Summerhill School (5.5 miles). Six Ashes's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Six Ashes sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Six Ashes is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Six Ashes. The nearest we do hold are Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 6 miles away; Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 7 miles away; and Highview Dental Practice in Tipton, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Six Ashes
Many people in Six Ashes delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Six Ashes
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Six Ashes
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Six Ashes — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Six Ashes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Six Ashes
These links help widen your research beyond Six Ashes, Staffordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Tuckhill, Broad Lanes, Coxgreen, Beobridge, Lower Beobridge, and Wooton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Six Ashes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Six Ashes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Six Ashes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Six Ashes is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 6.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic (6.7 miles) and Richmond House Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Six Ashes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Six Ashes, 29 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourbridge, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Six Ashes?
The nearest practice to Six Ashes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 6.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic (6.7 miles) and Richmond House Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Six Ashes, Staffordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Six Ashes, Staffordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.