Orthodontic practices near Acton Burnell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Acton Burnell; 15 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 5.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 5.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 7.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acton Burnell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 5.7 miles north-west; the next are Bicton (8.6 miles north-west) and Broseley (8.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Bicton | 1 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Broseley | 1 | 8.7 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 10.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acton Burnell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 13.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 13.9 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acton Burnell 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 544 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,489 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 253rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | William Brookes School — 5.5 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 6 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 9 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 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 | 15 within 10 miles, 21 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 Acton Burnell
From Acton Burnell the nearest practice is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 5.7 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. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (22.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Acton Burnell list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Acton Burnell are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Acton Burnell to Bayston Hill Dental Practice 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acton Burnell
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Orthodontist in Acton Burnell: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Acton Burnell? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Acton Burnell or another part of Shropshire. Acton Burnell — a small village with a population of around 544 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Ruckley, Acton Pigott, Pitchford, Frodesley, Causewaywood, and Church Preen.
Local orthodontic signals in Acton Burnell
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Acton Burnell itself. The closest on record are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 9 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 9 miles away.
About Acton Burnell
Acton Burnell is home to around 544 people, classing it as a small village within Shropshire. The nearest other location we cover is Ruckley, around 1 km to the south.
What official data says about Acton Burnell
Acton Burnell's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Acton Burnell sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.1% of Acton Burnell's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,489 residents in Acton Burnell's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Acton Burnell; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Acton Burnell are William Brookes School (5.5 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Acton Burnell's Local Authority. Acton Burnell's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Acton Burnell is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Acton Burnell
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Acton Burnell 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Acton Burnell
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Acton Burnell
Orthodontic practices in and around Acton Burnell vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Acton Burnell is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Acton Burnell falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Acton Burnell, 8.2% of the 1,489 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Acton Burnell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Acton Burnell attend schools such as William Brookes School (5.5 miles). Acton Burnell's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Acton Burnell sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acton Burnell is about 34 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Acton Burnell
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Acton Burnell can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Acton Burnell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Acton Burnell — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acton Burnell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acton Burnell
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Acton Burnell, Shropshire. Nearby pages covering Ruckley, Acton Pigott, Pitchford, Frodesley, Causewaywood, and Church Preen may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acton Burnell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acton Burnell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acton Burnell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acton Burnell is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 5.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (6.8 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acton Burnell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Acton Burnell, 15 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acton Burnell?
The nearest practice to Acton Burnell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 6.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (7.1 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acton Burnell, Shropshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acton Burnell, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.