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Braces And Clear Aligners Near ST5

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the ST5 postcode district and the Cross Heath, Staffordshire area around it. It connects postcode-level searching with braces, aligner, cost and suitability information you can use before a clinic visit. You can start online and decide whether an in-person consultation is worth booking.

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Orthodontic practices near ST5

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of ST5, 22 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, 0.7 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Hanover Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent0.7 miles east✓✓✓3.7 (237 reviews)
Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent0.9 miles east––✓4.9 (161 reviews)
The CliniqueStoke-on-Trent0.9 miles east–––5.0 (9 reviews)
Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent1.0 miles east––✓4.8 (278 reviews)
Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent1.1 miles east–––3.4 (18 reviews)
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent1.4 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (407 reviews)
Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent2.3 miles east✓–✓4.8 (507 reviews)
Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent2.3 miles east–✓–4.8 (29 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to ST5 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke-on-Trent, 0.7 miles east; the next are Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (0.9 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Stoke-on-Trent50.7 miles east
Basford, Stoke-on-Trent30.9 miles east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of ST5

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashlow Orthodontic Practice in Stoke-on-Trent (4.9 from 407 reviews), 1.4 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent4.9 (407 reviews)1.4 miles east
Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent4.9 (161 reviews)0.9 miles east
Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent4.8 (507 reviews)2.3 miles east
Newcastle Dental & Implant ClinicBasford, Stoke-on-Trent4.8 (278 reviews)1.0 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from ST5

ST5 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 49.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hanover Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around ST5 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 ST5 are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 31 miles away.

ST5 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNewcastle-under-Lyme
NHS dental servicesNHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1619.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents10,393 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally19.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car34.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,117 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health23.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 31 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSt John Fisher Catholic College — 0.2 miles
Newcastle Academy — 0.9 miles
The Orme Academy — 1.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles8 schools, about 7,536 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesHanover Dental Practice, Stoke-on-Trent — under a mile
Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent — under a mile
Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles22 within 10 miles, 49 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsST55, ST4, ST6, ST1, ST7, ST12, ST2, ST3

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 ST5 area

A typical orthodontic search around ST5 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.

The nearest town page for ST5 is Cross Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near ST5

Where is the nearest orthodontist to ST5?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to ST5 is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice (0.9 miles) and The Clinique (0.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near ST5?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of ST5, 22 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near ST5?

The nearest practice to ST5 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hanover Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, about 0.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (1.4 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (2.3 miles).

Which places are in or near the ST5 postcode district?

Places in or next to ST5 include Cross Heath, Poolfields, Knutton, Church Fields, Newcastle under Lyme, The Brampton, Wolstanton and Broad Meadow.

How do I find an orthodontist near the ST5 postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering Cross Heath, Staffordshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.

How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near ST5?

Most treatment takes 12–24 months, with mild cases finishing sooner and complex bite corrections taking longer.

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.

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