Orthodontic practices near ST20
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of ST20; 8 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, 6.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Smile Style Dental Care CentreStafford | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (361 reviews) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 8.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Priors Dental PracticePenkridge | 8.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (25 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 8.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 9.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 10.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to ST20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stafford, 6.6 miles east; the next are Penkridge (8.3 miles south-east) and Telford (8.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford | 4 | 6.6 miles east |
| Penkridge | 1 | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Telford | 1 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Stone | 1 | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 10.0 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of ST20
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 10.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 6.6 miles east |
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
| Smile Style Dental Care CentreStafford | 4.8 (361 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from ST20
From ST20 the nearest practice is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, 6.6 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 are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Shifnal Dental Care (10 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around ST20 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around ST20 are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from ST20 to Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
ST20 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,119 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Burton Borough School — 4.4 miles Haberdashers' Adams — 4.8 miles Newport Girls' High School Academy — 5.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, Stafford — 7 miles The Priors Dental Practice, Penkridge — 8 miles Serene Dental Ltd, Telford — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 67 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | ST21, TF10, TF11, ST16, ST19, ST15, WV7, ST17 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the ST20 area
People searching from ST20 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for ST20 is The Hollies.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near ST20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to ST20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to ST20 is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 6.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Church Lane Dental Site 2 (6.9 miles) and Smile Style Dental Care Centre (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near ST20?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of ST20, 8 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stafford, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near ST20?
The nearest practice to ST20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, about 6.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Church Lane Dental Site 2 (6.9 miles) and Serene Dental Ltd (8.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the ST20 postcode district?
Places in or next to ST20 include The Hollies, Knightley Dale, Lower Knightley, Cotonwood, Knightley, Gnosall, Beffcote and Whitley Heath.
How do I find an orthodontist near the ST20 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering The Hollies, Staffordshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near ST20?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including The Hollies, Staffordshire, subject to clinical suitability.
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.