Orthodontic practices near The Wharf
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Wharf, 1 practice within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 5.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 10.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 12.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (666 reviews) |
| Dental Care Burton on TrentBurton upon Trent | 12.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (338 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 12.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent | 12.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (91 reviews) |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 12.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Wharf with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 5.0 miles east; the next are Stafford (10.8 miles south-west) and Stone (11.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 5.0 miles east |
| Stafford | 4 | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Stone | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Longton | 1 | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 12.9 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 Wharf
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 15.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spires Dental ClinicLichfield | 5.0 (324 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
| Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 15.3 miles south |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.9 (352 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Wharf 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,682 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 29.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 637 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Staffordshire | 406th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Windsor Park CE Middle School — 0.1 miles Oldfields Hall Middle School — 0.3 miles Thomas Alleyne's High School — 0.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 1,813 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontics Derby, Marchington — 5 miles Oracle Dental, Stafford — 11 miles Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 74 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Staffordshire Clinic — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | ST14 |
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 Wharf
From The Wharf the nearest practice is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 5 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 74.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orthodontics Derby (5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around The Wharf list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Wharf 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, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Wharf to Orthodontics Derby is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Wharf
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Orthodontist in The Wharf: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in The Wharf. It is relevant to searches focused on both The Wharf and the wider Staffordshire area.
The Wharf in context
The Wharf's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Wharf falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. The Wharf's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,682 residents in the neighbourhood around The Wharf, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to The Wharf are Windsor Park CE Middle School (0.1 miles) and Oldfields Hall Middle School (0.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. The Wharf's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Wharf is about 29 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Balance Hill, Uttoxeter, Blount's Green, Highwood, Spath, and Stramshall can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in The Wharf
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Wharf. The closest on record are Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 5 miles away; Oracle Dental in Stafford, about 11 miles away; and Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 12 miles away.
A quick look at The Wharf
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Uttoxeter, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in The Wharf Explained
Patients in The Wharf 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Wharf
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Wharf — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Wharf
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Wharf helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in The Wharf
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in The Wharf follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Wharf. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Wharf
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to The Wharf, Staffordshire alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Balance Hill, Uttoxeter, Blount's Green, Highwood, Spath, and Stramshall.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Wharf
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Wharf often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Wharf?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Wharf is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 5.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Oracle Dental (10.8 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Wharf?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Wharf, 1 practice within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Wharf?
The nearest practice to The Wharf that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 11.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dental Perfection - Burton (12.0 miles) and Church Lane Dental Site 2 (12.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Wharf, Staffordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Wharf, Staffordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.