Orthodontic practices near ST14
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of ST14; 1 practice within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics DerbyMarchington | 5.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 10.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 12.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (666 reviews) |
| Dental Care Burton on TrentBurton upon Trent | 12.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (338 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Smile Style Dental Care CentreStafford | 12.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (361 reviews) |
| Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent | 12.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (91 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to ST14 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Marchington, 5.1 miles east; the next are Stafford (10.9 miles south-west) and Stone (11.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Marchington | 1 | 5.1 miles east |
| Stafford | 3 | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Stone | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
| Burton upon Trent | 3 | 12.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of ST14
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Church Lane Dental Site 2 in Stafford (4.9 from 39 reviews), 12.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 4.8 (666 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Smile Style Dental Care CentreStafford | 4.8 (361 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 4.7 (127 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from ST14
From ST14 the nearest practice is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, 5.1 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontics Derby (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around ST14 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around ST14 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 ST14 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 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 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 20.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
ST14 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 | 6,834 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.2% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,232 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Windsor Park CE Middle School — 0.3 miles Thomas Alleyne's High School — 0.4 miles Oldfields Hall Middle School — 0.5 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 |
| Neighbouring districts | ST10, WS15, DE6, DE13, ST11, WS13, ST18, WS7 |
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.
Orthodontic research around ST14
Patients in the ST14 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for ST14 is The Wharf.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near ST14
Where is the nearest orthodontist to ST14?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to ST14 is Orthodontics Derby in Marchington, about 5.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Oracle Dental (10.9 miles) and Regency House Dental Practice (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near ST14?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of ST14, 1 practice within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Marchington, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near ST14?
The nearest practice to ST14 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 (12.2 miles) and Church Lane Dental Site 2 (12.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the ST14 postcode district?
Places in or next to ST14 include The Wharf, Uttoxeter, Balance Hill, Blount's Green, Highwood, Spath, Stramshall and Crakemarsh.
How do I find an orthodontist near the ST14 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around The Wharf, Staffordshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near ST14 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.