Orthodontic practices near Belan
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Belan; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 16.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 16.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 16.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 17.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 17.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 18.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 18.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 18.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 18.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Belan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 16.3 miles north; the next are Bicton (16.6 miles east) and Shrewsbury (17.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 16.3 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.6 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 17.0 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 27.6 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 28.9 miles east |
| Wrexham | 3 | 29.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Belan
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), 18.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 18.6 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 17.1 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 18.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Belan 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,488 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 83 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 169th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 16 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 17 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 12 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 Belan
Belan is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 16.3 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (28.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Belan list clear aligners, the nearest 16.6 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 Belan are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 18.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Belan to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 35 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 420 to 850 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £190 to £380 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 420 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 37.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Belan
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Belan
Orthodontist in Belan: This page was put together for people in Belan who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sir Powys.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Llwynderw, Sarn-y-bryn-caled, Cilcewydd, Fron, Llanerchydol, and Welshpool if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local provider signals in Belan
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Belan. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 16 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 17 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 17 miles away.
Belan at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Llwynderw, under 1 km to the north.
What official data says about Belan
Belan — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,488 residents in Belan's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Belan has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Belan sits among the more deprived areas of Wales.
Orthodontic Treatments in Belan
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Belan 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.
Treatment Options in Belan — Local Context
Not every practice near Belan offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Belan falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Belan falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. 17.9% of Belan's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,488 residents in Belan's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Belan has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. Belan falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. There is no orthodontist on our records in Belan itself. The nearest we do hold are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 16 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 17 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 17 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Belan
Many people in Belan delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Belan runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Belan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Belan
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Frequently Asked Questions in Belan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Belan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Belan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Belan is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 16.3 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (16.6 miles) and Bayston Hill Dental Practice (17.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Belan?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Belan, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 16.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Belan?
The nearest practice to Belan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 18.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (18.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (18.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Belan, Sir Powys?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Belan, Sir Powys?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.