Orthodontic practices near ST21
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of ST21; 15 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, 5.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental PracticeStone | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (39 reviews) |
| Smile Style Dental Care CentreStafford | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (361 reviews) |
| Oracle DentalStafford | 8.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 8.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 9.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to ST21 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stone, 5.5 miles north-east; the next are Barlaston (6.3 miles north-east) and Stafford (7.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stone | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Barlaston | 1 | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Stafford | 4 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 2 | 8.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of ST21
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre (4.9 from 3,597 reviews), 7.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 9.7 miles north |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Church Lane Dental Site 2Stafford | 4.9 (39 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from ST21
The nearest practice to ST21 is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, 5.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Grosvenor Dental Practice (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around ST21 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 ST21 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, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from ST21 to Regency House Dental Practice 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
ST21 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,319 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 62 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Walton Priory Middle School — 5.2 miles Christ Church Academy — 5.7 miles Alleyne's Academy — 6.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Regency House Dental Practice, Stone — 6 miles Orthodontists Stoke on Trent, Barlaston — 6 miles Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre, Stafford — 8 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 | 15 within 10 miles, 58 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | ST20, ST12, ST15, ST55, ST5, ST4, TF10, ST16 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in ST21
Most ST21 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 ST21 is Pershall.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near ST21
Where is the nearest orthodontist to ST21?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to ST21 is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Orthodontists Stoke on Trent (6.3 miles) and Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near ST21?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of ST21, 15 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stone, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near ST21?
The nearest practice to ST21 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Regency House Dental Practice in Stone, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre (7.9 miles) and Church Lane Dental Site 2 (8.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the ST21 postcode district?
Places in or next to ST21 include Pershall, Elford Heath, Sturbridge, Little Sugnall, Eccleshall, Mill Meece, Sugnall and Offleyhay.
How do I find an orthodontist near the ST21 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Pershall, 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 ST21?
Yes, patients around Pershall, Staffordshire can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.