Braces in Clive at a Glance
| 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 secondary schools | The Thomas Adams School — 3.4 miles Shrewsbury Academy — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Winchester House Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 6.8 miles; 3 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 5.5 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| 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 braces 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 fixed braces is Winchester House Dental Practice, 6.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 7.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 11.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 11.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 17.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 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 braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Shrewsbury, 6.8 miles south; the next are Bicton (7.4 miles south-west) and Wellington (11.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 2 | 6.8 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 1 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Telford | 1 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Nantwich | 1 | 19.6 miles north-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 |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Some bite problems come from the jaws themselves, not just the teeth. Patients in Clive with jaw pain, significant bite issues or visible asymmetry should seek specialist assessment. Many of these conditions are treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Jaw Treatment in Clive — Local Context
What's available in Clive depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Clive sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Clive's under-16 share sits at 17.7%, per the 2021 Census. 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. Clive has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Clive attend schools such as 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). National deprivation data ranks Clive among England's less deprived areas. See local practice availability in Clive → They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
As a guide, private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) in Clive usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Jaw Surgery Referral from Clive
If your orthodontist identifies a skeletal jaw problem requiring surgical correction, they will refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgery team. Pre-surgical orthodontics (typically 12-18 months) aligns the teeth before surgery repositions the jaws. Post-surgical orthodontics refines the bite after healing.
NHS jaw surgery is available for significant functional cases. Private surgical treatment is also available and arranged more quickly. A specialist consultation is the appropriate first step to understand whether surgery is indicated.
Near Clive: the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics: The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (5.5 miles), one of 16 within 20 miles; a specialist orthodontist: Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.2 miles), one of 3 within 20 miles.
Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies
Skeletal underbite (Class III) is where the lower jaw has grown larger or more forward than the upper one. Mild versions can sometimes be managed with camouflage orthodontics alone; moderate to severe cases, especially in adults, need orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.
Skeletal overbite / retrognathism — lower jaw significantly smaller or further back than the upper. Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children; severe adult cases may need jaw surgery.
Facial asymmetry caused by uneven jaw growth shows up as an off-centre chin point and midlines that don't line up. A mild degree of this is genuinely common and not a concern; only when it's pronounced enough to affect function does surgical correction come into the conversation.
Skeletal open bite — front teeth that don't meet due to vertical jaw growth patterns. Often requires surgical correction in adults when severe.
Near Clive: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.2 miles), one of 3 within 20 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems 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 braces near Clive?
The nearest practice to Clive that mentions fixed braces is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 6.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.2 miles) and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (7.4 miles).
How's children's dental health in Clive's area?
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 many families live in Clive?
Census data puts 17.7% of Clive's population at under 16.
Which county covers Clive?
Clive is in Shropshire.
What causes jaw asymmetry?
Jaw asymmetry can result from uneven condylar growth, untreated crossbite causing adaptive jaw shift, or developmental conditions. Mild asymmetry is very common. Significant asymmetry affecting function or self-confidence may warrant orthodontic and/or surgical assessment.
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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