Clear Aligners in Clive at a Glance
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 of 1,439 residents |
|---|---|
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Nearest practice listing clear aligners | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 5.5 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 5.5 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 11 within 10, 24 within 20 |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way, to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury |
| Access within Shropshire | 237th closest to a practice of 709 places in the county; the county median is 7.6 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering clear aligners 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. The nearest that mentions clear aligners 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 Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 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 practices offering clear aligners
The closest town with practices offering clear aligners 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 | 6 | 5.5 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 1 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 16.5 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 16.9 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 |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 16.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Distance is the wrong first filter when choosing an aligner provider in Clive. The right shortlist starts with suitability and works outward from there. A quick remote assessment gives you the baseline to compare providers sensibly.
Provider Landscape in Clive
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Clive — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Census 2021 counts 1,439 residents in the neighbourhood around Clive: 27.8% aged 25 to 49 and 5.8% aged 16 to 24. Clive has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Clive is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Clive falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For NHS dental services, Clive falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 17.7% of Clive's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Clive's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. See local practice availability in Clive → Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces. A photo assessment before attending any consultation in Clive can help you identify the most appropriate provider tier for your case and give you a more informed starting point for treatment discussions.
Narrowing Down Providers in Clive
Begin with your case, not the map. Whether aligners are right for you, and how complex the case is, matters more than which Clive clinic is nearest — and a quick photo review answers that first question.
With an indication of complexity, comparison gets easier. Mild cases suit a broad range of providers; complex cases — big bite correction, multiple arches, previous treatment — point to a specialist. Align's locator finds higher-tier Invisalign providers, and the British Orthodontic Society lists specialists.
Clear Aligner Providers Near Clive
If you are searching beyond Clive itself, nearby locations with orthodontic provision include Grinshill, Sansaw Heath, Yorton, Tilley, Bilmarsh. Some patients choose to travel a short distance for the right provider, particularly for complex cases where specialist experience outweighs the inconvenience of a longer journey.
Frequently Asked Questions — Find Aligners Near Me in Clive
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.
Where can I get clear aligners near Clive?
The nearest practice to Clive that mentions clear aligners or Invisalign 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 big is Clive?
Around 530 people live in Clive.
Is Clive a family area?
Census data puts 17.7% of Clive's population at under 16.
How deprived is Clive compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Clive is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Clive?
Nearby towns include Grinshill, Yorton, Sansaw Heath.
What is the difference between a specialist orthodontist and a dentist providing aligners?
A specialist has an extra three-year postgraduate qualification and sits on the GDC specialist register; a general dentist offering aligners has additional training but no specialist status. Specialists tend to take on the more complex cases, with trained GDPs well suited to straightforward ones.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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