Orthodontic practices near Bishop's Moat
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bishop's Moat; 10 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 16.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 16.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 18.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 18.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 18.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 18.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 18.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 18.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 19.1 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 Bishop's Moat with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 16.8 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (18.2 miles north-east) and Oswestry (24.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 24.5 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 25.1 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 26.1 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 27.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bishop's Moat
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), 19.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bishop's Moat 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 | 177th 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 — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 507 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 17 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 18 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 24 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, 10 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 11 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 Bishop's Moat
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Bishop's Moat; the nearest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 16.8 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (25.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Bishop's Moat list clear aligners, the nearest 18.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bishop's Moat are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 18.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bishop's Moat to Bayston Hill Dental Practice 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 440 to 870 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £390 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 440 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 Bishop's Moat
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsOrthodontic care near Bishop's Moat
Orthodontist in Bishop's Moat: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Bishop's Moat? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Bishop's Moat or another part of Sir Powys.
What official data says about Bishop's Moat
Bishop's Moat's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Bishop's Moat sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bishop's Moat has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bishop's Moat, 6% of the 1,742 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bishop's Moat; the nearest is about 17 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Bishop's Moat attend schools such as The Community College, Bishop's Castle (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bishop's Moat sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Bishop's Moat at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Bankshead, around 2 km to the east.
Useful local orthodontic context for Bishop's Moat
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bishop's Moat itself. The closest on record are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 17 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 18 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 24 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bankshead, Cefn Einion, Mainstone, Hurdley, Church Stoke, and Snead may also help.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bishop's Moat
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bishop's Moat can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Bishop's Moat 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.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bishop's Moat
Orthodontic treatment in Bishop's Moat is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bishop's Moat
No orthodontic practice covers Bishop's Moat directly, though mydentist (about 11 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Bishop's Moat as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bishop's Moat falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Bishop's Moat's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,742 residents in the neighbourhood around Bishop's Moat, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Bishop's Moat usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Bishop's Moat attend schools such as The Community College, Bishop's Castle (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bishop's Moat's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bishop's Moat. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bishop's Moat
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Bishop's Moat, Sir Powys alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Bankshead, Cefn Einion, Mainstone, Hurdley, Church Stoke, and Snead follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bishop's Moat
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bishop's Moat often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bishop's Moat?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bishop's Moat is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 16.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (18.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (18.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bishop's Moat?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bishop's Moat, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 16.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bishop's Moat?
The nearest practice to Bishop's Moat that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 18.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (18.9 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (19.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bishop's Moat, Sir Powys?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bishop's Moat, Sir Powys?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.