Orthodontic practices near Acton Pigott
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Acton Pigott; 17 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 5.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 5.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 6.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 6.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Pigott with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 5.4 miles north-west; the next are Bicton (8.2 miles north-west) and Broseley (8.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Bicton | 1 | 8.2 miles north-west |
| Broseley | 1 | 8.3 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 9.6 miles east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acton Pigott
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 13.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acton Pigott 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 |
| 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 | 230th 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 — 5.2 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 — 5 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 8 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 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 | 17 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 Pigott
The nearest practice to Acton Pigott is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 5.4 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (21.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Acton Pigott list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Acton Pigott 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, 6.3 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 Pigott to Bayston Hill 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 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 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 Pigott
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Orthodontist in Acton Pigott: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Acton Pigott? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Acton Pigott or another part of Shropshire.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Acton Burnell, Coundmoor, Little Mosterley, Pitchford, Ruckley, and Eaton Mascott if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Acton Pigott in numbers
Just around 1 km south-west, Acton Burnell is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Acton Pigott
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Acton Pigott. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 5 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 8 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8 miles away.
Acton Pigott in context
ONS classifies Acton Pigott as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Acton Pigott's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,489 residents in the neighbourhood around Acton Pigott, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Acton Pigott; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Acton Pigott are William Brookes School (5.2 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Acton Pigott's Local Authority. Acton Pigott sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acton Pigott is about 34 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Acton Pigott
Orthodontic treatment in Acton Pigott is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Acton Pigott
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Acton Pigott
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Acton Pigott — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Acton Pigott is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Acton Pigott falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Acton Pigott's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,489 residents in Acton Pigott's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Acton Pigott has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Acton Pigott attend schools such as William Brookes School (5.2 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Acton Pigott's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Acton Pigott sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acton Pigott is about 34 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Acton Pigott
The orthodontic landscape in Acton Pigott offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Acton Pigott offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acton Pigott. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acton Pigott
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Acton Pigott, Shropshire. You can also browse nearby location pages including Acton Burnell, Coundmoor, Little Mosterley, Pitchford, Ruckley, and Eaton Mascott.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acton Pigott
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acton Pigott often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acton Pigott?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acton Pigott is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 5.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (6.3 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acton Pigott?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Acton Pigott, 17 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acton Pigott?
The nearest practice to Acton Pigott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 6.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.7 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acton Pigott, 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 Pigott, Shropshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.