Orthodontic practices near Appletree
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Appletree; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 12.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 13.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 13.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 14.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 14.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 14.6 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 Appletree with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 12.4 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (13.6 miles north-east) and Oswestry (20.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 20.5 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 22.1 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 22.2 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 23.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Appletree
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), 14.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Appletree at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,742 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21% 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 | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 97th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Community College, Bishop's Castle — 4.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 12 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 14 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 20 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, 11 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 Appletree
The nearest practice to Appletree is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 12.4 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (22.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Appletree list clear aligners, the nearest 13.6 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 Appletree are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 14.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Appletree 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 320 to 640 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 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 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Appletree
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Orthodontist in Appletree: People weighing up braces or aligners in Appletree can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sir Powys.
Appletree in context
ONS classifies Appletree as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. Appletree's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,742 residents in Appletree's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Appletree usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. Families in Appletree are served by secondary schools including The Community College, Bishop's Castle (4.9 miles). Appletree's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Local treatment availability around Appletree
There is no orthodontist on our records in Appletree itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 12 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 14 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 20 miles away.
Appletree in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is White Grit, around 1 km to the north-west.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover White Grit, Hyssington, Shelve, Black Marsh, The Marsh, and Hemford as well as this one.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Appletree
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Appletree has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Appletree
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Appletree — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Appletree
Orthodontic treatment in Appletree is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Appletree 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 Appletree. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Appletree
These links help widen your research beyond Appletree, Sir Powys if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for White Grit, Hyssington, Shelve, Black Marsh, The Marsh, and Hemford.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Appletree
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Appletree often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Appletree?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Appletree is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 12.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (13.6 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Appletree?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Appletree, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 12.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Appletree?
The nearest practice to Appletree that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 14.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (14.4 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Appletree, Sir Powys?
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 Appletree, Sir Powys?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.