Orthodontic practices near Cramer Gutter
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cramer Gutter; 49 practices within 20. The closest is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 10.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 10.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 10.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 11.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 11.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 11.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 14.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 15.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Blueberry BracesStourbridge | 15.3 miles east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cramer Gutter with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kidderminster, 10.7 miles east; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (10.9 miles south-east) and Broseley (14.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster | 3 | 10.7 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 14.0 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 15.0 miles east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 15.9 miles north |
| Telford | 1 | 17.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cramer Gutter
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 18.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 18.6 miles north |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 15.5 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cramer Gutter 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 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 | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 515th 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 university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 563 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 11 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 11 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 49 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 Cramer Gutter
The nearest practice to Cramer Gutter is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 10.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 49 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (10.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Cramer Gutter list clear aligners, the nearest 10.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cramer Gutter are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 11.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cramer Gutter to Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cramer Gutter
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Orthodontist in Cramer Gutter: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cramer Gutter understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Shropshire.
What local practice data suggests in Cramer Gutter
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cramer Gutter itself. The nearest we do hold are Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 11 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 11 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 14 miles away.
Where Cramer Gutter sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Catherton, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Cramer Gutter
Cramer Gutter — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.5% of Cramer Gutter's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,700 residents in Cramer Gutter's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Cramer Gutter has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Cramer Gutter attend schools such as The Lacon Childe School (2.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Cramer Gutter's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Cramer Gutter sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Cramer Gutter is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Cramer Gutter
Orthodontic treatment in Cramer Gutter is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Cramer Gutter follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cramer Gutter
Patients in Cramer Gutter have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cramer Gutter
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cramer Gutter — 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 Cramer Gutter. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cramer Gutter
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Cramer Gutter, Shropshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Catherton, Oreton, Farlow, Hollywaste, Hopton Wafers, and Neen Savage may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cramer Gutter
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cramer Gutter often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cramer Gutter?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cramer Gutter is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 10.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Mercian House Dental Practice (10.9 miles) and Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cramer Gutter?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cramer Gutter, 0 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kidderminster, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cramer Gutter?
The nearest practice to Cramer Gutter that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 11.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (14.0 miles) and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (15.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cramer Gutter, Shropshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cramer Gutter, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.