Orthodontic practices near Clive
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clive; 11 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 7.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clive with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles south; the next are Bicton (7.4 miles south-west) and Wellington (11.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.5 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 14.1 miles west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 16.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clive
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 17.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clive 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 530 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,439 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 | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 99 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 237th 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 secondary schools | The Thomas Adams School — 3.4 miles Shrewsbury Academy — 5.4 miles The Corbet School — 5.6 miles |
| 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 6 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 7 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 24 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 Clive
The nearest practice to Clive is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Clive list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clive are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clive to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clive
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Orthodontist in Clive: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Clive keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Shropshire. Clive — a small village with a population of around 530 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Clive
Clive has a population of around 530, making it a small village within Shropshire. Grinshill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Clive.
Local provider signals in Clive
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clive itself. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 7 miles away; and Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 11 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Grinshill, Sansaw Heath, Yorton, Tilley, Bilmarsh, and Haston.
The local picture in Clive
Clive — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Clive's under-16 share sits at 17.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,439 residents in Clive's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Clive usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Clive are served by secondary schools including The Thomas Adams School (3.4 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (5.4 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Clive's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Clive sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Orthodontic Treatments in Clive
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Clive has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Clive
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Clive
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clive 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Clive
What's available in Clive depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Clive is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 17.7% of Clive'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 1,439 residents in Clive's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clive; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Clive are served by secondary schools including The Thomas Adams School (3.4 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (5.4 miles). Clive's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Clive's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clive. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clive
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Clive, Shropshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Grinshill, Sansaw Heath, Yorton, Tilley, Bilmarsh, and Haston for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Clive
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clive often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clive?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clive is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clive?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clive, 11 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clive?
The nearest practice to Clive that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clive, Shropshire?
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 Clive, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.