--- title: "Orthodontists in Stafford, Staffordshire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stafford description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Stafford, Staffordshire: 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 Stafford Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Stafford, Staffordshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Stafford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stafford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Stafford 4 practices are on our register for Stafford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Church Lane Dental Site 2](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/church-lane-dental-site-2) ST16 2AW | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (39 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/church-lane-dental-stafford-implant-centre) ST16 2AW | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Oracle Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oracle-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.3 (20 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Smile Style Dental Care Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-style-dental-care-centre) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (361 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Stafford at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Stafford | | 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 | 70,145 | | Residents under 16 | 7.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,121 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 16% aged 16 to 24 and 45.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 51.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,271 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England | | Access within Staffordshire | 17th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 24 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Blessed William Howard Catholic School — 0.7 miles King Edward VI High School — 1.1 miles Sir Graham Balfour High School — 1.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,278 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 [Broadeye](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/broadeye) [Forebridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/forebridge) [Holmcroft](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/holmcroft) [Rowley Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rowley-park) [Doxey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/doxey) [Beaconside](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/beaconside) [All Areas in Staffordshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/staffordshire) 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 Stafford How many orthodontists are there in Stafford? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Stafford, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Stafford offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Stafford: Church Lane Dental Site 2, Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Stafford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Stafford: 4.9 from 3,597 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Stafford? 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 Stafford, Staffordshire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stafford](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stafford) ## 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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