Orthodontic practices near ST7
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of ST7, 29 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Kidsgrove Dental & Implant Centre | Dentist Stoke-on-Trent, 1.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Dental & Implant Centre | Dentist Stoke-on-TrentKidsgrove | 1.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (193 reviews) |
| Lawton Dental Care - Alsager DentistAlsager | 1.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental CareKidsgrove | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 4.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Horizons Dental PracticeBiddulph | 4.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (62 reviews) |
| Stoneyfields Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 5.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (18 reviews) |
| Dr Madeleine StoreyCongleton | 5.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dr John ScholeyCongleton | 5.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to ST7 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kidsgrove, 1.2 miles east; the next are Alsager (1.5 miles west) and Tunstall (4.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove | 2 | 1.2 miles east |
| Alsager | 1 | 1.5 miles west |
| Tunstall | 1 | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Biddulph | 1 | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Congleton | 2 | 5.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of ST7
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Synergy Dental Care in Kidsgrove (4.9 from 149 reviews), 4.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Synergy Dental CareKidsgrove | 4.9 (149 reviews) | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 4.9 (134 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Lawton Dental Care - Alsager DentistAlsager | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 1.5 miles west |
| Kidsgrove Dental & Implant Centre | Dentist Stoke-on-TrentKidsgrove | 4.7 (193 reviews) | 1.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from ST7
ST7 is 1.2 miles from Kidsgrove Dental & Implant Centre | Dentist Stoke-on-Trent, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Synergy Dental Care (4.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around ST7 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 ST7 are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 26 miles away.
ST7 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| 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 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,160 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 878 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The King's CofE Academy — 1.1 miles Kidsgrove Secondary School — 1.5 miles Alsager School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,654 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kidsgrove Dental & Implant Centre | Dentist Stoke-on-Trent, Kidsgrove — 1 miles Lawton Dental Care - Alsager Dentist, Alsager — 2 miles Synergy Dental - Dentist in Burslem, Tunstall — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | ST5, ST55, ST6, CW12, ST8, CW11, ST1, ST4 |
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 ST7 area
Most ST7 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 ST7 is Butt Lane.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near ST7
Where is the nearest orthodontist to ST7?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to ST7 is Kidsgrove Dental & Implant Centre | Dentist Stoke-on-Trent, about 1.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Lawton Dental Care - Alsager Dentist (1.5 miles) and Synergy Dental Care (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near ST7?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of ST7, 29 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near ST7?
None of the practices within 30 miles lists NHS orthodontic treatment in its published information. Ask your dentist about a referral — NHS places are allocated through referral, not by contacting a practice directly.
Which places are in or near the ST7 postcode district?
Places in or next to ST7 include Butt Lane, Red Bull, Talke, Merelake, Lawton-gate, Hardings Wood, Clough Hall and Woodshutts.
How do I find an orthodontist near the ST7 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Butt Lane, Staffordshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
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.