Orthodontic practices near Clungunford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Clungunford; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 19.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 19.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 21.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 21.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 21.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 21.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 21.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 22.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 22.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clungunford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 19.5 miles north; the next are Bicton (22.0 miles north) and Broseley (22.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 19.5 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 22.0 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 22.3 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 24.5 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 24.5 miles south |
| Telford | 1 | 25.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Clungunford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Shropshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,229 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 689th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 5.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 20 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 22 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 8 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 Clungunford
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Clungunford; the nearest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 19.5 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (22.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (24.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Clungunford list clear aligners, the nearest 21.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clungunford are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 21.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clungunford to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 45 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 510 to 1,010 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £455 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clungunford
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Orthodontist in Clungunford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Clungunford understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Clungunford itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.
What official data says about Clungunford
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Clungunford sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.1% of Clungunford's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Clungunford, 5.9% of the 1,229 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Clungunford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 20 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Clungunford are served by secondary schools including Wigmore School (5.9 miles). Clungunford's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Clungunford close to the England median.
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Local context for Clungunford
Just under 1 km east, Shelderton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Clungunford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clungunford itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 20 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 22 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 22 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Clungunford
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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All Orthodontic Options in Clungunford Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Clungunford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Clungunford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clungunford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clungunford
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clungunford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clungunford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clungunford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clungunford is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 19.5 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (21.7 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (21.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clungunford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clungunford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 19.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clungunford?
The nearest practice to Clungunford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 21.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include St Johns Hill Dental (21.8 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (21.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clungunford, Shropshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clungunford, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.