Orthodontic practices near Stubwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stubwood; 1 practice within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 6.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 6.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 11.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 12.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 13.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 13.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTDerby | 13.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| No1 The Orthodontic SpecialistsFindern | 13.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent | 14.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (91 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stubwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 6.4 miles south-east; the next are Longton (11.8 miles west) and Stone (12.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Longton | 1 | 11.8 miles west |
| Stone | 1 | 12.5 miles west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 13.0 miles west |
| Stafford | 4 | 13.2 miles south-west |
| Derby | 5 | 13.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stubwood
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), 14.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-west |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 15.0 miles west |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Ashbourne Road DentalDerby | 4.9 (346 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stubwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Staffordshire |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,291 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 110 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 478th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ryecroft CofE Middle School — 0.9 miles The JCB Academy — 0.9 miles Thomas Alleyne's High School — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 982 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 6 miles Longton Dental Centre, Longton — 12 miles Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 65 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Staffordshire Clinic — 3 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 Stubwood
The nearest practice to Stubwood is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 6.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (15 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Stubwood list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stubwood are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, 11.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stubwood to Orthodontics Derby is roughly 15 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stubwood
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Orthodontist in Stubwood: People weighing up braces or aligners in Stubwood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Staffordshire.
The local picture in Stubwood
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Stubwood sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Stubwood's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,291 residents in the neighbourhood around Stubwood, 9.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Stubwood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Stubwood attend schools such as Ryecroft CofE Middle School (0.9 miles) and The JCB Academy (0.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Stubwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stubwood is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Stubwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stubwood itself. The closest on record are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 6 miles away; Longton Dental Centre, about 12 miles away; and Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 12 miles away.
A quick look at Stubwood
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Nearby location pages
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The Orthodontic Journey in Stubwood
Many people in Stubwood 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stubwood
No orthodontic practice covers Stubwood directly, though The Staffordshire Clinic (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Stubwood is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stubwood falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.4% of Stubwood's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Stubwood, 9.6% of the 1,291 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Stubwood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Stubwood attend schools such as Ryecroft CofE Middle School (0.9 miles) and The JCB Academy (0.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Stubwood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Stubwood is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stubwood
Patients in Stubwood 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 Stubwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stubwood — 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 Stubwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stubwood
These local links are here for anyone comparing Stubwood, Staffordshire against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Alders, Combridge, Denstone, Crakemarsh, Rocester, and Woottons may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stubwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stubwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stubwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stubwood is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 6.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Longton Dental Centre (11.8 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stubwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stubwood, 1 practice within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stubwood?
The nearest practice to Stubwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 11.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Regency House Dental Practice (12.5 miles) and NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST (13.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stubwood, Staffordshire?
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 Stubwood, Staffordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.