Orthodontic practices near Ball
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Ball, 1 practice within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 2.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 2.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 12.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 12.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 13.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 13.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ball with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 2.6 miles north; the next are Bicton (12.1 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (12.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 2.6 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 15.2 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 16.1 miles north |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 22.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ball
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), 14.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ball 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,252 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Shropshire | 73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marches School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,346 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 3 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 12 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 13 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 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 Ball
The nearest practice to Ball is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (15.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Ball list clear aligners, the nearest 12.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ball are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 13.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ball
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Orthodontist in Ball: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Ball? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ball or another part of Shropshire.
Local treatment availability around Ball
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ball itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 3 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 12 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 13 miles away.
Ball at a glance
Maesbury is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Ball.
Ball in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ball sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.3% of Ball's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ball, 6.6% of the 1,252 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ball are The Marches School (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ball's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Ball's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Maesbury, Gwern y brenin, Crickheath, Osbaston, The Wood, and Knockin are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ball
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ball can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Ball
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ball — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ball
Patients in Ball have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ball offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ball. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ball
These links help widen your research beyond Ball, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Maesbury, Gwern y brenin, Crickheath, Osbaston, The Wood, and Knockin.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ball
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ball often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ball?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ball is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 2.6 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (12.1 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ball?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Ball, 1 practice within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ball?
The nearest practice to Ball that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 13.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Johns Hill Dental (13.8 miles) and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ball, 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 Ball, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.