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.
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Shropshire to decide who receives funded treatment. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Clive — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Shropshire depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Clive. Clive falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Census 2021 counts 1,439 residents in the neighbourhood around Clive, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. For NHS dental services, Clive falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Clive's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census figures show 17.7% of the local population is under 16. The closest secondary schools to Clive are 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. 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 → If you or your child do not meet the IOTN threshold for NHS treatment, private orthodontic care with no eligibility barrier and no waiting list is available from local practices, typically ranging from £1,500 to £5,500 depending on treatment type.
What If You Don't Qualify for NHS Treatment?
If your IOTN score falls below the threshold for NHS funding, private orthodontic treatment is fully available with no eligibility criteria and no waiting list. This means you can start treatment within weeks of your consultation, with full choice of brace type — metal, ceramic, aligner, or lingual — rather than being limited to NHS metal braces.
For mild cases that fall into IOTN grades 1 or 2, clear aligners from private providers in Clive are often a very cost-competitive option. Entry-level aligner systems for straightforward cases can cost significantly less than complex brace treatment, and many practices offer flexible monthly payment plans.
What Is IOTN?
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout Shropshire.
The Dental Health Component (DHC) grades severity from 1 to 5:
- Grade 1 — No treatment need.
- Grade 2 — Little treatment need: mild malocclusion.
- Grade 3 — Borderline: moderate malocclusion.
- Grade 4 — Treatment need: severe malocclusion impacting dental health.
- Grade 5 — Very great need: most severe cases including impactions and large overjets.
Grades 4 and 5 usually secure NHS funding; grade 3 is the borderline zone, resolved by the Aesthetic Component (AC) (a 1–10 photographic scale) where a high score can tip it into eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Eligibility 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?
Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
What county is Clive in?
Clive falls within Shropshire.
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 NHS body covers Clive for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board.
How do I get an NHS orthodontic referral?
Your dentist runs an initial IOTN assessment and refers you on to the local orthodontic service if you meet the threshold. Some practices take self-referrals too, so it's worth checking locally.
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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