Orthodontic practices near Acton Reynald
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Acton Reynald; 12 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 7.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acton Reynald with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 5.9 miles south; the next are Bicton (8.3 miles south-west) and Wellington (10.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.9 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 15.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acton Reynald
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 16.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 16.3 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.8 miles south |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acton Reynald 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,649 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 265th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Thomas Adams School — 4.0 miles Shrewsbury Academy — 5.7 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 6 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 8 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 10 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 23 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 Reynald
From Acton Reynald the nearest practice is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.9 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Acton Reynald list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 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 Acton Reynald are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Acton Reynald to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury 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 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 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 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acton Reynald
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Local snapshot of Acton Reynald
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Practice signals around Acton Reynald
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Acton Reynald. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 8 miles away; and Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 10 miles away.
Acton Reynald in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Acton Reynald sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,649 residents in the neighbourhood around Acton Reynald, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Acton Reynald; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Acton Reynald attend schools such as The Thomas Adams School (4.0 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (5.7 miles). Acton Reynald's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Acton Reynald's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Acton Reynald is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Acton Reynald
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Acton Reynald has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Acton Reynald — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Acton Reynald vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Acton Reynald is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Acton Reynald. Acton Reynald's under-16 share sits at 19.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,649 residents in Acton Reynald's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Acton Reynald; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Acton Reynald are served by secondary schools including The Thomas Adams School (4.0 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (5.7 miles). Acton Reynald's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Acton Reynald's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acton Reynald is about 40 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. There is no orthodontist on our records in Acton Reynald itself. The nearest recorded are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 8 miles away; and Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Acton Reynald
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Acton Reynald helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Acton Reynald — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acton Reynald
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acton Reynald often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acton Reynald?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acton Reynald is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (7.3 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acton Reynald?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Acton Reynald, 12 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acton Reynald?
The nearest practice to Acton Reynald that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (7.3 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acton Reynald, Shropshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acton Reynald, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.