Orthodontic practices near Annscroft
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Annscroft, 11 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 1.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 1.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 3.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 3.2 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Annscroft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 1.6 miles east; the next are Bicton (3.1 miles north) and Wellington (12.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 1.6 miles east |
| Bicton | 1 | 3.1 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 12.2 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 14.3 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 14.3 miles east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 15.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Annscroft
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 18.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 3.2 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Annscroft 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 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,300 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 71 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meole Brace School — 2.3 miles The Priory School — 2.5 miles Mary Webb School and Science College — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,168 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 — 2 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 3 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 22 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 Annscroft
The nearest practice to Annscroft is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (14.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (27.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Annscroft list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Annscroft 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, 3.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Annscroft
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Orthodontist in Annscroft: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Annscroft understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Annscroft and the wider Shropshire area.
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What local practice data suggests in Annscroft
There is no orthodontist on our records in Annscroft itself. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 2 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 3 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 12 miles away.
Where Annscroft sits locally
Hook a Gate is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Annscroft.
Area profile for Annscroft
Annscroft — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.7% of Annscroft's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,300 residents in Annscroft's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Annscroft has more choice than 75% of towns in England. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Annscroft are Meole Brace School (2.3 miles) and The Priory School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Annscroft's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Annscroft among England's less deprived areas.
The Orthodontic Journey in Annscroft
Starting orthodontic treatment in Annscroft can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Annscroft
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Annscroft
Every case in Annscroft follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Annscroft
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Annscroft can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Annscroft — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Annscroft vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Annscroft is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Annscroft, 6.2% of the 1,300 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Annscroft is better served than 75% of towns in England. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Annscroft are served by secondary schools including Meole Brace School (2.3 miles) and The Priory School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Annscroft's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Annscroft among England's less deprived areas. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Annscroft. The closest on record are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 2 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 3 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Annscroft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Annscroft
If Annscroft, Shropshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hook a Gate, Great Hanwood, Great Lyth, Exfords Green, Hanwood Bank, and Lythbank.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Annscroft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Annscroft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Annscroft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Annscroft is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 1.6 miles to the east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (3.1 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Annscroft?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Annscroft, 11 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Annscroft?
The nearest practice to Annscroft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 3.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.4 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Annscroft, Shropshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Annscroft, Shropshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.