Orthodontic practices near Alberbury
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alberbury; 11 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 6.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 6.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 6.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 8.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 8.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 8.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Alberbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicton, 6.3 miles east; the next are Shrewsbury (6.9 miles east) and Oswestry (10.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 6.3 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 6.9 miles east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 18.0 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 19.7 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 21.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alberbury
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), 8.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.8 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 6.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alberbury 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,163 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% 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 | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mary Webb School and Science College — 5.8 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 Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 6 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 7 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 16 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 Alberbury
The nearest practice to Alberbury is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 6.3 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (19.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Alberbury 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 Alberbury are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 8.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alberbury to The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alberbury
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Alberbury, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Shropshire.
What local practice data suggests in Alberbury
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Alberbury. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 6 miles away; Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 7 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 10 miles away.
Alberbury in context
ONS classifies Alberbury as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Alberbury sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,163 residents in Alberbury's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Alberbury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Alberbury are served by secondary schools including Mary Webb School and Science College (5.8 miles). Alberbury's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Alberbury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
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Local snapshot of Alberbury
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Alberbury
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Alberbury has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Alberbury
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Alberbury
Starting orthodontic treatment in Alberbury can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alberbury
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Alberbury. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Alberbury sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,163 residents in the neighbourhood around Alberbury, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Alberbury usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Alberbury are served by secondary schools including Mary Webb School and Science College (5.8 miles). Alberbury's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Alberbury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alberbury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alberbury
If Alberbury, Shropshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Wattlesborough Heath, Coedway, Halfway House, Stretton Heath, Edgerley, and Turfmoor for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alberbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alberbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alberbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alberbury is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 6.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Shrewsbury Dental Lab (6.9 miles) and Bellstone Dental Practice (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alberbury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alberbury, 11 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicton, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alberbury?
The nearest practice to Alberbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 8.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (8.3 miles) and Winchester House Dental Practice (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alberbury, 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 Alberbury, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.