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Orthodontic practices near Stoke-on-Trent

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Stoke-on-Trent, 19 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) in Stoke-on-Trent, 0.4 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent0.4 miles north✓–✓4.8 (507 reviews)
Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent0.4 miles north-east–✓–4.8 (29 reviews)
Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent0.7 miles south-west–✓✓4.9 (216 reviews)
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent0.9 miles north-west✓✓✓4.9 (407 reviews)
Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent0.9 miles north✓✓✓4.3 (221 reviews)
Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent1.4 miles north-west––✓4.8 (278 reviews)
Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent1.4 miles north-west––✓4.9 (161 reviews)
Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent1.5 miles north-west–––3.4 (18 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Stoke-on-Trent with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke-on-Trent, 0.4 miles north; the next are Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (1.4 miles north-west) and Longton (2.3 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Stoke-on-Trent80.4 miles north
Basford, Stoke-on-Trent31.4 miles north-west
Longton12.3 miles east
Tunstall13.1 miles north
Barlaston14.1 miles south
Kidsgrove26.3 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stoke-on-Trent

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), 12.4 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach5.0 (97 reviews)12.4 miles north-west
The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe4.9 (739 reviews)12.0 miles north-west
Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton4.9 (715 reviews)11.2 miles north
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent4.9 (407 reviews)0.9 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Stoke-on-Trent at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaStoke-on-Trent
NHS dental servicesNHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Population258,366
Residents under 1615.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,146 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally26.2% aged 16 to 24 and 34.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car46.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre5,294 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England
Access within Stoke-on-Trent6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county4.7% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 32 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThistley Hough Academy — 0.5 miles
St Joseph's College — 0.9 miles
St Peter's CofE Academy — 0.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles10 schools, about 9,427 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area112 schools, 41,809 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record8
Practices within 10 and 20 miles19 within 10 miles, 48 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-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) in Stoke-on-Trent is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 48.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Stoke-on-Trent list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stoke-on-Trent are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) in Stoke-on-Trent, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 32 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Stoke-on-Trent

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Research orthodontic options in Stoke-on-Trent

Orthodontist in Stoke-on-Trent: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Stoke-on-Trent often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Stoke-on-Trent, not just Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke-on-Trent — a city with a population of around 258,366 — is covered on this page specifically.

Stoke-on-Trent in numbers

Around 258,366 people live in Stoke-on-Trent, which is a city within Stoke-on-Trent. Boothen is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Stoke-on-Trent.

Area profile for Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stoke-on-Trent falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. 15.2% of Stoke-on-Trent's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Stoke-on-Trent, 4.7% of the 2,146 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Stoke-on-Trent has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Stoke-on-Trent attend schools such as Thistley Hough Academy (0.5 miles) and St Joseph's College (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 112 schools and 41,809 pupils in Stoke-on-Trent's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Stoke-on-Trent sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stoke-on-Trent is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 32 miles away.

What local practice data suggests in Stoke-on-Trent

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 8 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Stoke-on-Trent or nearby searches; 6 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 6 mention fixed braces; 8 include NHS signals and 12 include private treatment signals; 2 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include Ashlow Orthodontic Practice, Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield), Grosvenor Dental Practice, Hanover Dental Practice, and Modwena Dental.

Nearby location pages

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Boothen, Stoke-upon-Trent, Penkhull, Cliff Vale, Sideway, and Trent Vale.

Orthodontic Treatments in Stoke-on-Trent

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Stoke-on-Trent can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Boothen, Stoke-upon-Trent and Penkhull regularly visit orthodontists in Stoke-on-Trent.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Stoke-on-Trent

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

The Orthodontic Journey in Stoke-on-Trent

Many people in Stoke-on-Trent delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Boothen, Stoke-upon-Trent and Penkhull regularly visit orthodontists in Stoke-on-Trent.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stoke-on-Trent

We track 8 orthodontic practices serving Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Stoke-on-Trent sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,146 residents in the neighbourhood around Stoke-on-Trent, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Stoke-on-Trent has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Stoke-on-Trent are served by secondary schools including Thistley Hough Academy (0.5 miles) and St Joseph's College (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Stoke-on-Trent's Local Authority has 112 schools educating 41,809 pupils (DfE data). Stoke-on-Trent's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stoke-on-Trent is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Boothen, Stoke-upon-Trent, and Penkhull regularly make use of Stoke-on-Trent's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stoke-on-Trent. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Stoke-on-Trent

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stoke-on-Trent often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stoke-on-Trent?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stoke-on-Trent is Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) in Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Modwena Dental (0.4 miles) and Grosvenor Dental Practice (0.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Stoke-on-Trent?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Stoke-on-Trent, 19 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stoke-on-Trent?

The nearest practice to Stoke-on-Trent that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) in Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (0.9 miles) and Shelton Dental Centre (0.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent?

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 Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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