NHS Treatment in Clive at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of 1,439 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 5.5 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Thomas Adams School — 3.4 miles Shrewsbury Academy — 5.4 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics 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 listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | 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) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 7.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 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 listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles south; the next are Wellington (11.2 miles south-east) and Telford (11.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 6 | 5.5 miles south |
| 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 |
| Shifnal | 1 | 17.6 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.
The NHS route from Clive, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Madeley Dental Practice, 16.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Clive are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
An assessment at 7-8 often leads to a monitoring programme with annual reviews, with active treatment only starting around age 11-13 once it's actually needed. Being seen early in Clive isn't the same as being treated early — it's what lets the timing be right rather than rushed.
NHS Treatment for Children in Clive
Eligible children under 18 in Clive are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
NHS waiting times vary — some families in the area wait 12-24 months or longer. Private treatment removes the waiting list and offers ceramic braces and aligner options not available on the NHS.
Children's Orthodontics in Clive — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Clive — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Census figures show 17.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Clive, 5.9% of the 1,439 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 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 has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. ONS classifies Clive as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Clive. Clive falls in a less deprived area than most of England. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clive; the nearest is about 6 miles away. See local practice availability in Clive → They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS orthodontic treatment for eligible children in Clive is free, covering all appointments from assessment to retention. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Shropshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time. Expect private children's orthodontic treatment costs in Clive to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500.
Frequently Asked Questions — Children 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.
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).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Clive?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What kind of area is Clive?
ONS classifies Clive as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
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.
What towns are near Clive?
Nearby towns include Newton on the Hill, Haston, Palms Hill.
What are the benefits of early orthodontic assessment?
It opens the door to interceptive treatment at the right moment — potentially preventing more complex problems, reducing extractions, shortening later brace treatment, and sometimes avoiding jaw surgery altogether. It also means the orthodontist already knows your child's development history.
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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