Orthodontic practices near Alcaston
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Alcaston; 17 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 13.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 15.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 15.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 15.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 15.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 15.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 15.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 16.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alcaston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 13.5 miles north; the next are Broseley (16.2 miles north-east) and Bicton (16.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 13.5 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.2 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 19.1 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 Alcaston
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), 15.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.6 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alcaston 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 | 598th 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 — 4.5 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 — 14 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 16 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 17 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 Alcaston
The nearest practice to Alcaston is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 13.5 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. 17 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (16.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (23.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Alcaston list clear aligners, the nearest 15.6 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 Alcaston 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, 15.6 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 Alcaston to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 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 Alcaston
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Orthodontist in Alcaston: This page was put together for people in Alcaston who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Alcaston or another part of Shropshire.
What local practice data suggests in Alcaston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Alcaston. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away; Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 16 miles away; and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 16 miles away.
Local context for Alcaston
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Felhampton, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Acton Scott, Felhampton, Strefford, Upper Affcot, Marshbrook, and Bushmoor.
The local picture in Alcaston
By ONS classification, Alcaston falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Alcaston sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Alcaston skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,156 residents in Alcaston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Alcaston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 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 Alcaston attend schools such as Church Stretton School (4.5 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Alcaston's Local Authority. Alcaston sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Alcaston is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Alcaston
The orthodontic landscape in Alcaston 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.
Treatment Options in Alcaston — Local Context
Provision in Alcaston varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Alcaston is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Alcaston falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.7% of Alcaston's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,156 residents in Alcaston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Alcaston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Alcaston attend schools such as Church Stretton School (4.5 miles). Alcaston's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Alcaston sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Alcaston is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Alcaston itself. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away; Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 16 miles away; and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Alcaston
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Alcaston helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Alcaston follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alcaston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alcaston
These links help widen your research beyond Alcaston, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Acton Scott, Felhampton, Strefford, Upper Affcot, Marshbrook, and Bushmoor may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Alcaston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alcaston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alcaston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alcaston is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 13.5 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (15.6 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (15.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alcaston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alcaston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alcaston?
The nearest practice to Alcaston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 15.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.7 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (15.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alcaston, Shropshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alcaston, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.