Orthodontic practices near Cluddley
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Cluddley, 19 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, 1.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 1.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 4.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cluddley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wellington, 1.0 miles north-east; the next are Telford (3.2 miles north-east) and Ironbridge (5.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 3 | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 7.2 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 8.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cluddley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 7.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 10.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cluddley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Telford and Wrekin |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,547 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,746 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Telford and Wrekin | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Telford and Wrekin |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ercall Wood Academy — 0.9 miles Charlton School — 1.6 miles Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,426 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 33,470 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 1 miles Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 3 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 36 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Cluddley
The nearest practice to Cluddley is Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (16.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cluddley list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Cluddley are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Works Malinslee in Wellington, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cluddley
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Orthodontist in Cluddley: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Cluddley keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Telford and Wrekin.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Wrekin, Wellington, Wrockwardine, Admaston, Dothill, and Shawbirch if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Cluddley
By ONS classification, Cluddley falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cluddley. Cluddley's under-16 share, 11.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,547 residents in the neighbourhood around Cluddley, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cluddley is better served than 66% of towns in England. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Cluddley attend schools such as Ercall Wood Academy (0.9 miles) and Charlton School (1.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Cluddley's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 33,470 pupils, according to DfE figures. Cluddley's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cluddley is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Local snapshot of Cluddley
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Wrekin, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Cluddley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cluddley. The nearest recorded are Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about a mile away; Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 3 miles away; and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 5 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cluddley
Many people in Cluddley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Cluddley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cluddley
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cluddley can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Cluddley — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cluddley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Cluddley as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cluddley falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.8% of Cluddley's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,547 residents in Cluddley's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cluddley is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Cluddley attend schools such as Ercall Wood Academy (0.9 miles) and Charlton School (1.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 33,470 pupils in Cluddley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Cluddley's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cluddley is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. There is no orthodontist on our records in Cluddley itself. The nearest recorded are Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about a mile away; Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 3 miles away; and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cluddley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cluddley
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Cluddley, Telford and Wrekin within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Wrekin, Wellington, Wrockwardine, Admaston, Dothill, and Shawbirch follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cluddley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cluddley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cluddley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cluddley is Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Manor Orthodontic Clinic (1.2 miles) and Smile Works Malinslee (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cluddley?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Cluddley, 19 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cluddley?
The nearest practice to Cluddley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Works Malinslee in Wellington, about 1.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (3.2 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cluddley, Telford and Wrekin?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cluddley, Telford and Wrekin?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.