--- title: "Orthodontists in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/longton description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Longton Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Longton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/longton) ## Compare Orthodontists in Longton 1 practice is on our register for Longton. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Longton Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/longton-dental-centre) ST3 1HD | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (184 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Longton at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Stoke-on-Trent | | 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 12,794 | | Residents under 16 | 25.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,518 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 32.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,516 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England | | Access within Stoke-on-Trent | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 34 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | St Thomas More Catholic Academy — 0.9 miles Ormiston Meridian Academy — 1.1 miles Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams — 1.2 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,955 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 112 schools, 41,809 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Florence](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/florence) [Normacot](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/normacot) [Sandford Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sandford-hill) [Meir Hay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/meir-hay) [Blurton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blurton) [Adderley Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/adderley-green) [All Areas in Stoke-on-Trent](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/stoke-on-trent) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Longton How many orthodontists are there in Longton? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Longton, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Longton offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Longton: Longton Dental Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Longton has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Longton Dental Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Longton: 4.7 from 184 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Longton? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/longton](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/longton) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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