Orthodontic practices near Stock Wood
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Stock Wood, 17 practices within 10 and 114 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 4.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 4.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch | 4.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (52 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics LtdRedditch | 4.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (18 reviews) |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove | 7.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (115 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 7.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (134 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stock Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Astwood Bank, 4.3 miles north-east; the next are Redditch (4.8 miles north-east) and Bromsgrove (7.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Redditch | 4 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 7.2 miles north |
| Barnt Green | 1 | 9.0 miles north |
| Worcester | 8 | 9.3 miles west |
| Evesham | 1 | 9.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stock Wood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 12.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 9.0 miles north |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 9.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stock Wood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wychavon |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,654 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 325th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ridgeway Secondary School — 3.1 miles St Augustine's Catholic High School — 3.7 miles Walkwood Church of England Middle School — 4.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — 4 miles Headless Cross Dental Practice, Redditch — 5 miles New Road Dental, Bromsgrove — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 114 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 Stock Wood
Stock Wood is 4.3 miles from Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 114.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New Road Dental (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; the247dentist - Plymouth (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Stock Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Stock Wood are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 4.3 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 Stock Wood
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Orthodontist in Stock Wood: Before booking anything in Stock Wood, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Worcestershire, not just Stock Wood.
Local treatment availability around Stock Wood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stock Wood itself. The nearest we do hold are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 4 miles away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 5 miles away; and New Road Dental in Bromsgrove, about 7 miles away.
Local snapshot of Stock Wood
The nearest other location we cover is Morton under Hill, around 1 km to the east.
Stock Wood in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Stock Wood sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Stock Wood has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Stock Wood, 5% of the 1,654 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stock Wood is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Stock Wood are Ridgeway Secondary School (3.1 miles) and St Augustine's Catholic High School (3.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Stock Wood sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stock Wood is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Morton under Hill, Noah's Green, Dormston, Feckenham, Inkberrow, and Holberrow Green.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stock Wood
Many people in Stock Wood 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Stock Wood
Every case in Stock Wood follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Stock Wood Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Stock Wood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stock Wood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stock Wood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stock Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stock Wood
This part of the page places Stock Wood, Worcestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Morton under Hill, Noah's Green, Dormston, Feckenham, Inkberrow, and Holberrow Green.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Stock Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stock Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stock Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stock Wood is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 4.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Headless Cross Dental Practice (4.8 miles) and Pinnacle Orthodontics Ltd (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stock Wood?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Stock Wood, 17 practices within 10 miles and 114 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stock Wood?
The nearest practice to Stock Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 4.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Webheath Dental Practice (5.0 miles) and PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stock Wood, Worcestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stock Wood, Worcestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.