Orthodontic practices near Boraston
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Boraston; 36 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 12.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 12.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 14.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 14.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 17.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 17.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 17.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Boraston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 12.3 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (13.4 miles east) and Worcester (17.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 12.3 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 13.4 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 6 | 19.2 miles south |
| Stourbridge | 6 | 19.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Boraston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 19.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Boraston 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,444 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 130 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 571st closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 2.1 miles The Lacon Childe School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 453 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 | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 12 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 13 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 36 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 Boraston
From Boraston the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 36 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Boraston list clear aligners, the nearest 13.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Boraston are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 14.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Boraston to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 8 to 17 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 11.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Boraston
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Orthodontist in Boraston: People weighing up braces or aligners in Boraston can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Shropshire.
Boraston in numbers
Aston Bank is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Boraston.
The local picture in Boraston
Boraston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Boraston falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.9% of Boraston's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,444 residents in the neighbourhood around Boraston, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Boraston; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Boraston are Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (2.1 miles) and The Lacon Childe School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Boraston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Boraston among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Boraston is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
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Local provider signals in Boraston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Boraston. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 13 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 17 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Boraston
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Boraston helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Boraston
Provision in Boraston varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Boraston falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Boraston sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.9% of Boraston's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,444 residents in Boraston's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Boraston; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Boraston are served by secondary schools including Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (2.1 miles) and The Lacon Childe School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Boraston's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Boraston among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Boraston is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Boraston Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Boraston 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Boraston
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Boraston practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Boraston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Boraston
This part of the page places Boraston, Shropshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Aston Bank, Whatmore, Spurtree, Tilsop, Kyrewood, and Coreley can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Boraston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Boraston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Boraston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Boraston is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (12.4 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Boraston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Boraston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Boraston?
The nearest practice to Boraston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 14.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (19.2 miles) and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (19.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Boraston, 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 Boraston, Shropshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.