Orthodontic practices near Acton Scott
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Acton Scott; 18 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 12.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 14.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 14.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 14.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 14.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acton Scott with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 12.2 miles north; the next are Bicton (14.8 miles north) and Broseley (15.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 12.2 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 14.8 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 17.6 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 18.1 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 18.2 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 Acton Scott
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.2 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.8 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 17.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acton Scott 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,156 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 569th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Church Stretton School — 3.1 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 — 12 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 15 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 16 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, 18 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 Scott
The nearest practice to Acton Scott is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 12.2 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. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (15.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (24.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Acton Scott list clear aligners, the nearest 14.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Acton Scott 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, 14.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Acton Scott to Bayston Hill Dental Practice 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 320 to 630 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £285 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 2.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acton Scott
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Acton Scott in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Acton Scott sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of Acton Scott's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Acton Scott, 7.2% of the 1,156 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Acton Scott has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Acton Scott are Church Stretton School (3.1 miles). Acton Scott's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Acton Scott's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acton Scott is about 38 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
What we know about practices near Acton Scott
There is no orthodontist on our records in Acton Scott itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 12 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 15 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 16 miles away.
Where Acton Scott sits locally
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Marshbrook, the closest linked location.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Acton Scott
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acton Scott
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acton Scott often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acton Scott?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acton Scott is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 12.2 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (14.2 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (14.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acton Scott?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Acton Scott, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 12.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acton Scott?
The nearest practice to Acton Scott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 14.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (14.3 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (14.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acton Scott, 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 Scott, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.