Orthodontic practices near Stoke Bliss
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Stoke Bliss; 34 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 10.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 12.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 12.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 12.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 12.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 12.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 12.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stoke Bliss with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 10.8 miles north-east; the next are Great Malvern (12.1 miles south-east) and Worcester (12.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 16.0 miles south-west |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 18.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stoke Bliss
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 13.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 19.2 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 12.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stoke Bliss at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Malvern Hills |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,744 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 5.2 miles Queen Elizabeth High School — 5.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 11 miles Beacon DentalCare, Great Malvern — 12 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 34 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 Stoke Bliss
From Stoke Bliss the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 10.8 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 34 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (12.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (12.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Stoke Bliss list clear aligners, the nearest 12.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stoke Bliss are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 14.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stoke Bliss to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stoke Bliss
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Orthodontist in Stoke Bliss: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Stoke Bliss? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Stoke Bliss or another part of Worcestershire.
Practice data for Stoke Bliss
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stoke Bliss. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 11 miles away; Beacon DentalCare in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 12 miles away.
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Local snapshot of Stoke Bliss
Wolferlow is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Stoke Bliss.
Stoke Bliss in context
Stoke Bliss is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Stoke Bliss's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,744 residents in the neighbourhood around Stoke Bliss, 4.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stoke Bliss; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Stoke Bliss are Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.2 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (5.3 miles). Stoke Bliss's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Stoke Bliss is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Stoke Bliss Explained
Patients in Stoke Bliss have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stoke Bliss
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stoke Bliss — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stoke Bliss
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stoke Bliss helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stoke Bliss
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Stoke Bliss — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Stoke Bliss is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stoke Bliss falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Stoke Bliss's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Stoke Bliss, 4.3% of the 1,744 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stoke Bliss; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Stoke Bliss attend schools such as Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.2 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (5.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Stoke Bliss is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stoke Bliss is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stoke Bliss. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Stoke Bliss, Worcestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Wolferlow, Collington, Hanley Child, Pie Corner, Broad Heath, and Edwin Loach may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stoke Bliss
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stoke Bliss often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stoke Bliss?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stoke Bliss is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 10.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (11.0 miles) and Beacon DentalCare (12.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stoke Bliss?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stoke Bliss, 0 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 10.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stoke Bliss?
The nearest practice to Stoke Bliss that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 14.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (16.0 miles) and Willows Dentistry (16.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stoke Bliss, 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 Stoke Bliss, Worcestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.