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Orthodontic practices near Stone

On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Stone, 19 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, 0.4 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Regency House Dental PracticeStone0.4 miles south✓✓✓4.7 (127 reviews)
Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston2.4 miles north-west–––5.0 (1 review)
Longton Dental CentreLongton5.6 miles north✓✓✓4.7 (184 reviews)
Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent5.9 miles north–✓✓4.9 (216 reviews)
Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent6.7 miles north–✓–4.8 (29 reviews)
Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent6.8 miles north✓–✓4.8 (507 reviews)
Oracle DentalStafford6.9 miles south–––4.3 (20 reviews)
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent7.2 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (407 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Stone with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stone, 0.4 miles south; the next are Barlaston (2.4 miles north-west) and Longton (5.6 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Stone10.4 miles south
Barlaston12.4 miles north-west
Longton15.6 miles north
Stoke-on-Trent85.9 miles north
Stafford46.9 miles south
Basford, Stoke-on-Trent37.5 miles north

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stone

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre (4.9 from 3,597 reviews), 7.3 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford4.9 (3,597 reviews)7.3 miles south
Cannock Dental CareCannock4.9 (1,384 reviews)16.0 miles south
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent4.9 (407 reviews)7.2 miles north
Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent4.9 (216 reviews)5.9 miles north

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

Stone at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaStafford
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
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population14,258
Residents under 1618.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,417 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,785 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles2 practices
Access within Staffordshire31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsChrist Church Academy — 0.1 miles
Alleyne's Academy — 0.4 miles
Walton Priory Middle School — 1.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 1,928 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record1
Practices within 10 and 20 miles19 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsST15

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 Stone

Stone has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Regency House Dental Practice in Stone 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 53.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Grosvenor Dental Practice (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Stone 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 Stone are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Stone

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Orthodontic care near Stone

Orthodontist in Stone: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Stone? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Staffordshire. Stone — a market town with a population of around 14,258 — is covered on this page specifically.

The local picture in Stone

Stone is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stone. Stone's under-16 share sits at 18.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Stone, 8.4% of the 2,417 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Stone attend schools such as Christ Church Academy (0.1 miles) and Alleyne's Academy (0.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Stone among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stone is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.

Facts about Stone

With a population of roughly 14,258, Stone is a market town within Staffordshire. Just under 1 km east, Oultoncross is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

Pages for Oultoncross, Meaford, Barlaston, Cotwalton, Knenhall, and Moddershall follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

What local practice data suggests in Stone

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Stone or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 2 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 0. Nearby practice records include Regency House Dental Practice.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stone

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stone helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Oultoncross, Meaford and Cotwalton regularly visit orthodontists in Stone.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stone

There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Stone. By ONS classification, Stone falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stone falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. 18.2% of Stone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,417 residents in the neighbourhood around Stone, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Stone attend schools such as Christ Church Academy (0.1 miles) and Alleyne's Academy (0.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Stone sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stone is about 31 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Oultoncross, Meaford, and Cotwalton regularly make use of Stone's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stone

Patients in Stone have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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. People from Oultoncross, Meaford and Cotwalton regularly visit orthodontists in Stone.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stone

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stone — 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 Stone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Stone

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stone?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stone is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 0.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Orthodontists Stoke on Trent (2.4 miles) and Longton Dental Centre (5.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Stone?

Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Stone, 19 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stone?

The nearest practice to Stone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 0.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Longton Dental Centre (5.6 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (6.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stone, Staffordshire?

A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stone, Staffordshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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Published1 June 2022
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