Orthodontic practices near Abdon
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Abdon; 31 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 11.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 13.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 15.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 15.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 16.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 16.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 16.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 16.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 11.7 miles north-east; the next are Ironbridge (13.9 miles north-east) and Telford (15.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 15.4 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 16.5 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 16.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abdon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 17.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 18.1 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abdon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Shropshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,349 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 549th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles |
| Schools in council area | 182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 12 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 14 miles Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic, Telford — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 31 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Abdon
From Abdon the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.7 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. 31 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (16.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Abdon list clear aligners, the nearest 11.7 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 Abdon are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.7 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 Abdon to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 25 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 300 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abdon
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Orthodontist in Abdon: This page was put together for people in Abdon who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Abdon or another part of Shropshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Abdon
There is no orthodontist on our records in Abdon itself. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 12 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 14 miles away; and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 15 miles away.
About Abdon
Just around 1 km south-east, Cockshutford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Abdon in context
ONS classifies Abdon as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Abdon falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Abdon's under-16 share, 12.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,349 residents in the neighbourhood around Abdon, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Abdon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Abdon's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Abdon close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Abdon is about 31 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Abdon
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Abdon has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Abdon — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Abdon. Abdon's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Abdon falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.7% of Abdon's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Abdon, 5.3% of the 2,349 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Abdon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Abdon's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Abdon sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Abdon is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abdon itself. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 12 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 14 miles away; and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 15 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Abdon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Abdon helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Abdon
What's available in Abdon depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Abdon sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.7% of Abdon's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Abdon, 5.3% of the 2,349 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Abdon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Abdon's Local Authority. Abdon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Abdon is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Abdon
This section helps connect Abdon, Shropshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Cockshutford, Tugford, Clee Saint Margaret, Holdgate, Stanton Long, and Stoke Saint Milborough may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Abdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abdon is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 11.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (13.9 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (15.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abdon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Abdon, 0 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 11.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abdon?
The nearest practice to Abdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 11.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (13.9 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (15.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abdon, Shropshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abdon, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.