Costs in Annscroft at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 1.6 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | New Park House Dental Centre, Shrewsbury — 3.6 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 10 within 5 miles, 11 within 10, 22 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 of 1,300 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Shropshire | 37th closest to a practice of 709 places in the county; the county median is 7.6 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Annscroft that list payment plans
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. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is New Park House Dental Centre, 3.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | 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) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Annscroft with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans 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.
What a course costs from Annscroft, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Bayston Hill Dental Practice, the nearest practice on our register (1.6 miles away, about 2.1 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £20 to £35 | £1,520 to £3,535 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £20 to £35 | £2,020 to £4,535 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £20 to £35 | £4,020 to £8,035 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £20 | £1,510 to £5,520 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £20 | £2,510 to £5,520 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Annscroft
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (14.3 miles) | Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (14.3 miles); Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (14.4 miles) | 4 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | New Park House Dental Centre, Shrewsbury (3.6 miles) | Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (3.6 miles); The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (5.3 miles) | 7 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | St Johns Hill Dental, Shrewsbury (3.4 miles) | EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.4 miles); New Park House Dental Centre (3.6 miles) | 14 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury (1.6 miles) | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (3.1 miles); Shrewsbury Dental Lab (3.2 miles) | 21 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton (3.1 miles) | Belmont Orthodontic Centre (3.4 miles); St Johns Hill Dental (3.4 miles) | 15 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton (3.1 miles) | Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (3.6 miles); Winchester House Dental Practice (3.9 miles) | 6 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Annscroft runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements can quietly inflate an aligner bill if capped, so pin down the refinement policy up front.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Annscroft usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Annscroft
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Annscroft offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Cost Context for Annscroft
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Annscroft to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Not every practice near Annscroft offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Annscroft's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Annscroft sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Annscroft's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. 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. Annscroft has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Annscroft's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Annscroft sits among the less deprived areas of England. See local practice availability in Annscroft → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Affordable clear aligners in Annscroft
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Annscroft. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
How to Find Genuine Value in Annscroft
Good value in Annscroft comes from comparing like with like. Get an early sense of your case complexity first; that context is what lets you judge whether a low quote is a bargain or a false economy.
Aligner pricing in Annscroft explained
There is no single price for clear aligners in Annscroft — it depends on several factors. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Quote in Annscroft
Before signing a treatment agreement with any provider in Annscroft, ask: Does the fee include unlimited refinements or is there a defined cap? Are retainers (both fixed bonded and removable) included? Are there charges for broken attachments or replacement aligners? What happens if the final result needs additional trays after the initial series?
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Annscroft
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.
Which practices near Annscroft offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Annscroft that mentions finance or monthly payment options is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (3.6 miles) and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (5.3 miles).
What kind of area is Annscroft?
By ONS classification, Annscroft falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
What county is Annscroft in?
Annscroft is in Shropshire.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Annscroft?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board.
Is Annscroft a family area?
Around 15.7% of Annscroft's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How much do aligners cost?
Roughly £1,500 for simple entry-level systems up to £5,500+ for comprehensive Invisalign treatment — check the fee includes trays, refinements and retainers before you sign anything.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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