--- title: "Shelton Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Stoke-on-Trent" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shelton-dental-centre description: "Shelton Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Stoke-on-Trent. Rated 4.3/5 from 221 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Shelton Dental Centre 26 Stoke Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2QX, UK, [Stoke-on-Trent](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stoke-on-trent) 4.3 (221 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [01782 848434](tel:01782 848434) [Visit Website](http://sheltondental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2215608005297287027&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Shelton Dental Centre is a registered orthodontic provider serving Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 221 reviews. We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Stoke-on-Trent, including this one. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) in Stoke-on-Trent (under a mile away), Modwena Dental in Stoke-on-Trent (under a mile away), and Ashlow Orthodontic Practice in Stoke-on-Trent (about 1 mile away). Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, depending on suitability. Its 4.3 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.6 across the practices we track in Stoke-on-Trent. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. The practice address is 26 Stoke Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2QX, UK. ## Shelton Dental Centre at a Glance | Address | 26 Stoke Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2QX, UK, Stoke-on-Trent | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | 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) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 221 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield), Stoke-on-Trent — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Shelton Dental Centre Shelton Dental Centre sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,989 residents, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. St Peter's CofE Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.9 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 12 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 11th of 13 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 31 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,989 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 37.1% aged 16 to 24 and 36.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Peter's CofE Academy (0.9 miles); Thistley Hough Academy (1.2 miles); St Joseph's College (1.9 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (5 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 13 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 31 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Stoke-on-Trent 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Shelton Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Shelton Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Shelton Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Shelton Dental Centre offer? Shelton Dental Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Shelton Dental Centre offer a free consultation? Shelton Dental Centre is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Shelton Dental Centre treat children as well as adults? Shelton Dental Centre is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Where is Shelton Dental Centre located? Shelton Dental Centre is located in Stoke-on-Trent. How many orthodontists are there in Stoke-on-Trent? We currently track 8 orthodontic practices in Stoke-on-Trent, of which Shelton Dental Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Shelton Dental Centre? 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. What other orthodontists are near Shelton Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (Stoke-on-Trent, under a mile away), Modwena Dental (Stoke-on-Trent, under a mile away), and Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (Stoke-on-Trent, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Shelton Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Shelton Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Stoke-on-Trent View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stoke-on-trent) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Adult orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Shelton Dental Centre on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield), under a mile away. | Practice | From Shelton Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/genix-healthcare-dental-clinic-huddersfield), Stoke-on-Trent | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.8 (507) | | [Modwena Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/modwena-dental), Stoke-on-Trent | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29) | | [Ashlow Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashlow-orthodontic-practice), Stoke-on-Trent | 1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (407) | | [Newcastle Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/newcastle-dental-implant-clinic), Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (278) | | [Stoneyfields Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/stoneyfields-dental-practice), Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1.3 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.4 (18) | | [Stoke Orthodontic Services](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/stoke-orthodontic-services), Stoke-on-Trent | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, children | 4.4 (62) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Shelton Dental Centre. [Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) — Stoke-on-Trent (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/genix-healthcare-dental-clinic-huddersfield) [Modwena Dental — Stoke-on-Trent (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/modwena-dental) [Ashlow Orthodontic Practice — Stoke-on-Trent (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashlow-orthodontic-practice) [Newcastle Dental & Implant Clinic — Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/newcastle-dental-implant-clinic) [Stoneyfields Dental Practice — Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/stoneyfields-dental-practice) [Stoke Orthodontic Services — Stoke-on-Trent (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/stoke-orthodontic-services) [Compare All Orthodontists in Stoke-on-Trent](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stoke-on-trent) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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