Orthodontic practices near The Raikes
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Raikes; 47 practices within 20. The closest is Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, 14.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Dental PracticeBiddulph | 14.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (62 reviews) |
| Macclesfield OrthodonticsMacclesfield | 14.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (86 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental CareKidsgrove | 14.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
| Fence House DentalMacclesfield | 15.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (83 reviews) |
| Waters Green Dental and Implant ClinicMacclesfield | 15.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| MAC DentalMacclesfield | 15.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (2,117 reviews) |
| Roe Street Dental Practice MacclesfieldMacclesfield | 15.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (343 reviews) |
| Dr. Reham MoawadMacclesfield | 15.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Raikes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Biddulph, 14.8 miles west; the next are Macclesfield (14.8 miles north-west) and Kidsgrove (14.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Biddulph | 1 | 14.8 miles west |
| Macclesfield | 11 | 14.8 miles north-west |
| Kidsgrove | 1 | 14.9 miles west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 4 | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Longton | 1 | 16.3 miles south-west |
| Congleton | 4 | 16.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Raikes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Silk Dental in Macclesfield (5.0 from 288 reviews), 15.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silk DentalMacclesfield | 5.0 (288 reviews) | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Paul Smith Dental CareMacclesfield | 5.0 (145 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Ferndale House Dental PracticeChesterfield | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 17.6 miles north-east |
| Chesterfield OrthodonticsChesterfield | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Raikes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,724 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Staffordshire | 609th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 22 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Horizons Dental Practice, Biddulph — 15 miles Macclesfield Orthodontics, Macclesfield — 15 miles Synergy Dental Care, Kidsgrove — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 47 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 11 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 The Raikes
The nearest practice to The Raikes is Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, 14.8 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. 47 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Synergy Dental Care (14.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Macclesfield Orthodontics (14.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around The Raikes list clear aligners, the nearest 14.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Raikes are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Macclesfield Orthodontics, 14.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Raikes to Horizons Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 380 to 770 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £345 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Raikes
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Orthodontist in The Raikes: Before booking anything in The Raikes, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in The Raikes itself or elsewhere in Staffordshire.
Area profile for The Raikes
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, The Raikes sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Raikes's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,724 residents in the neighbourhood around The Raikes, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Raikes; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. By national deprivation ranking, The Raikes is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Raikes is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away.
A quick look at The Raikes
Hartington is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of The Raikes.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hartington, Hulme End, Sheen, Alstonefield, Brund, and Wetton.
What local practice data suggests in The Raikes
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Raikes itself. The nearest we do hold are Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, about 15 miles away; Macclesfield Orthodontics, about 15 miles away; and Synergy Dental Care in Kidsgrove, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Raikes
Patients in The Raikes have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in The Raikes
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most The Raikes practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Raikes
Orthodontic treatment in The Raikes is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Raikes
No orthodontic practice covers The Raikes directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 11 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, The Raikes sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of The Raikes's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,724 residents in the neighbourhood around The Raikes, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. People in The Raikes usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. The Raikes's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Raikes is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 22 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Raikes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Raikes
These links help widen your research beyond The Raikes, Staffordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Hartington, Hulme End, Sheen, Alstonefield, Brund, and Wetton follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Raikes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Raikes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Raikes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Raikes is Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, about 14.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Macclesfield Orthodontics (14.8 miles) and Synergy Dental Care (14.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Raikes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Raikes, 0 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Biddulph, 14.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Raikes?
The nearest practice to The Raikes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Macclesfield Orthodontics, about 14.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Fence House Dental (15.3 miles) and MAC Dental (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Raikes, Staffordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Raikes, Staffordshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.