Orthodontic practices near Buttington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Buttington; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 13.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 13.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 13.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 13.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 15.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 15.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 15.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 15.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buttington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 13.0 miles north; the next are Bicton (13.4 miles east) and Shrewsbury (13.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.0 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 13.4 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 13.9 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 24.7 miles east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 26.0 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 26.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buttington
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), 15.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 13.9 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 13.4 miles east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 15.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buttington 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,376 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 43 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 109th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 13 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 13 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 14 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, 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 Buttington
From Buttington the nearest practice is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 13 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. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (26.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Buttington list clear aligners, the nearest 13.4 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 Buttington are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buttington to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buttington
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Buttington
Orthodontist in Buttington: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Buttington. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Sir Powys.
Local provider signals in Buttington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Buttington itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 13 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 13 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 14 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Gungrog, Pool Quay, Leighton, Trelydan, Cefn, and Varchoel may also help.
What official data says about Buttington
By ONS classification, Buttington falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,376 residents in Buttington's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Buttington; the nearest is about 13 miles away. National deprivation data puts Buttington close to the Wales median.
About Buttington
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Gungrog, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Buttington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Buttington helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Buttington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Buttington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Buttington can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Buttington — Local Context
Not every practice near Buttington offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Buttington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Buttington falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Buttington's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Buttington, 6.1% of the 1,376 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. Buttington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Buttington sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buttington. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 13 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 13 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 14 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buttington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buttington
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Buttington, Sir Powys. For a broader comparison, pages for Gungrog, Pool Quay, Leighton, Trelydan, Cefn, and Varchoel follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buttington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buttington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buttington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buttington is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 13.0 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (13.4 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buttington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buttington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buttington?
The nearest practice to Buttington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 15.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.1 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (15.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buttington, 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 Buttington, Sir Powys?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.