Orthodontic practices near Smallthorne
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Smallthorne, 22 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, 1.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 1.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 1.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (18 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| The CliniqueStoke-on-Trent | 3.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (278 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 3.2 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 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 Smallthorne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke-on-Trent, 1.2 miles south; the next are Tunstall (1.4 miles west) and Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (3.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 1.2 miles south |
| Tunstall | 1 | 1.4 miles west |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Longton | 1 | 4.4 miles south |
| Biddulph | 1 | 4.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Smallthorne
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), 10.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Smallthorne 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 | 22% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,568 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 37.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,752 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Stoke-on-Trent | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Excel Academy — 0.5 miles Haywood Academy — 0.9 miles Birches Head Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,129 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 | Stoke Orthodontic Services, Stoke-on-Trent — 1 miles Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall — 1 miles Stoneyfields Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 55 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 Smallthorne
Smallthorne is 1.2 miles from Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stoke Orthodontic Services (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Smallthorne list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Smallthorne 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, 1.2 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 Smallthorne
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Orthodontist in Smallthorne: This page was put together for people in Smallthorne who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Smallthorne with the wider Stoke-on-Trent area.
Local treatment availability around Smallthorne
There is no orthodontist on our records in Smallthorne itself. The nearest we do hold are Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about a mile away; Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, about a mile away; and Stoneyfields Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 3 miles away.
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Smallthorne at a glance
Just under 1 km north, Ford Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Smallthorne
Smallthorne is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. With 22% of residents under 16, Smallthorne has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.5% of the 2,568 residents in Smallthorne's census neighbourhood, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Smallthorne has more choice than 87% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Smallthorne attend schools such as The Excel Academy (0.5 miles) and Haywood Academy (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Smallthorne's Local Authority has 112 schools educating 41,809 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Smallthorne sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Smallthorne is about 29 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Smallthorne
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Smallthorne can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Smallthorne — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Smallthorne. Smallthorne is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. 22% of Smallthorne's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Smallthorne, 8.5% of the 2,568 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. Smallthorne has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Smallthorne are served by secondary schools including The Excel Academy (0.5 miles) and Haywood Academy (0.9 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Smallthorne's Local Authority has 112 schools educating 41,809 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Smallthorne sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Smallthorne is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Smallthorne itself. The nearest we do hold are Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about a mile away; Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, about a mile away; and Stoneyfields Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Smallthorne
Starting orthodontic treatment in Smallthorne can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Smallthorne — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Smallthorne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Smallthorne
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ford Green, Birches Head, Bradeley, Norton-in-the-Moors, Sneyd Green, and Ball Green may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Smallthorne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Smallthorne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Smallthorne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Smallthorne is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 1.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem (1.4 miles) and Shelton Dental Centre (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Smallthorne?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Smallthorne, 22 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Smallthorne?
The nearest practice to Smallthorne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 1.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Shelton Dental Centre (2.6 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.