Orthodontic practices near Buttonoak
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Buttonoak, 15 practices within 10 and 94 practices within 20. The closest is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 4.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 4.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 9.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Blueberry BracesStourbridge | 9.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buttonoak with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kidderminster, 4.5 miles east; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (5.4 miles south-east) and Stourbridge (9.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster | 3 | 4.5 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 9.2 miles north-east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 12.7 miles north-east |
| Cradley Heath | 1 | 12.7 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 13.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buttonoak
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Morgan Dental Practice in Halesowen (5.0 from 249 reviews), 13.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 13.6 miles east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 13.4 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buttonoak at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre Forest |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,814 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 103 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Shropshire | 175th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bewdley School — 2.9 miles Baxter College — 3.8 miles Wolverley CofE Secondary School — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 970 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 4 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 5 miles Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 94 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 Buttonoak
Buttonoak is 4.5 miles from Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 94.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (4.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Buttonoak list clear aligners, the nearest 4.5 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 Buttonoak are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buttonoak
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Orthodontist in Buttonoak: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Buttonoak keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Buttonoak with the wider Shropshire area.
Area profile for Buttonoak
By ONS classification, Buttonoak falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Buttonoak, 5.9% of the 1,814 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Buttonoak are The Bewdley School (2.9 miles) and Baxter College (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Buttonoak is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Buttonoak is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away.
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About Buttonoak
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What local practice data suggests in Buttonoak
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buttonoak. The nearest we do hold are Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 4 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 5 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 9 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Buttonoak
Starting orthodontic treatment in Buttonoak can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Buttonoak
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Buttonoak. By ONS classification, Buttonoak falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Buttonoak falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Buttonoak's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Buttonoak, 5.9% of the 1,814 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Buttonoak are served by secondary schools including The Bewdley School (2.9 miles) and Baxter College (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Buttonoak close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Buttonoak is about 20 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Buttonoak Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Buttonoak 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Buttonoak — Local Context
Provision in Buttonoak varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Buttonoak is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Buttonoak sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.4% of Buttonoak's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,814 residents in Buttonoak's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Buttonoak attend schools such as The Bewdley School (2.9 miles) and Baxter College (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Buttonoak's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Buttonoak is about 20 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buttonoak. The nearest recorded are Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 4 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 5 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 9 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 Buttonoak. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buttonoak
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buttonoak
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buttonoak often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buttonoak?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buttonoak is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 4.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic (4.7 miles) and Mercian House Dental Practice (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buttonoak?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Buttonoak, 15 practices within 10 miles and 94 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buttonoak?
The nearest practice to Buttonoak that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 5.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (9.2 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buttonoak, Shropshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buttonoak, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.