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.
The teenage years are the optimal window for orthodontic treatment for most patients in Clive. Each option carries different implications for compliance, aesthetics and cost. Getting the timing and treatment type right makes a real difference to outcomes.
NHS or Private for Your Teenager in Clive?
The NHS route funds metal braces for IOTN-eligible teens in Clive free of charge, but the Shropshire waiting list — frequently 12–24 months — is the real trade-off, especially when timing matters.
Going private removes the wait, adds discreet options like Invisalign Teen and ceramic braces, and usually feels more tailored — with monthly plans bringing it within reach for most families.
Managing Treatment Around School in Clive
The adjustment to braces is short — some tenderness for a few days after fitting or tightening, eased by soft food and simple painkillers. Within a week most teens barely notice them during the school day.
A custom mouthguard is a must for contact sport — your orthodontist can refer you — while school dinners just call for skipping the hard and sticky and cutting food down to size.
With aligners, lunch is easy: the trays come out to eat. A carry case and a compact brush to clean the teeth before they go back in are all that's needed.
Teen Orthodontics in Clive — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Shropshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time. That's a significant period when timing matters.
Practices serving Clive differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Clive's under-16 share sits at 17.7%, per the 2021 Census. Teenage treatment usually runs from about 11 to 18, and Clive's census neighbourhood has 5.9% of its 1,439 residents aged 10 to 15 and 5.8% aged 16 to 24. 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. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. By ONS classification, Clive falls under 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 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 → Private treatment starts within weeks of consultation. Private teenage treatment (fixed braces or aligners) in Clive typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — Teen Orthodontics 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).
What county is Clive in?
Clive is in Shropshire.
How many pupils are in Clive's Local Authority?
Clive's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data).
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 kind of area is Clive?
ONS classifies Clive as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
Can teenagers play sport with braces?
Yes, though a custom mouthguard fitted over fixed braces is essential for contact sport — ask your orthodontist about a sports-dentist referral. Aligner wearers can just take trays out for the game. Non-contact sport needs no changes at all.
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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