Orthodontic practices near Cressage
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cressage; 20 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 6.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 6.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 6.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 7.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cressage with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 5.5 miles east; the next are Wellington (6.1 miles north-east) and Telford (6.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 5.5 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 6.9 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Bicton | 1 | 9.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cressage
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 10.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 10.3 miles east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cressage 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 707 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,182 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 237th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | William Brookes School — 2.9 miles Ercall Wood Academy — 5.7 miles Haberdashers' Abraham Darby — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 748 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 6 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 6 miles Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic, Telford — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 26 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 Cressage
From Cressage the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (18.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Cressage list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Cressage are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cressage to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cressage
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Orthodontist in Cressage: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Cressage often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just Cressage. Cressage — a small village with a population of around 707 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Cressage
Cressage has a population of around 707, making it a small village within Shropshire. Just around 2 km north, Dryton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Cressage
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cressage. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6 miles away; Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 6 miles away; and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 7 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Dryton, Eaton Constantine, Eyton on Severn, Charlton Hill, Lower Longwood, and Harley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Cressage
Cressage's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cressage. 14.1% of Cressage's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cressage, 6% of the 2,182 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cressage; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Cressage are served by secondary schools including William Brookes School (2.9 miles) and Ercall Wood Academy (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Cressage's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Cressage sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cressage is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cressage
Orthodontic treatment in Cressage 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Cressage runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cressage
The orthodontic landscape in Cressage offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cressage
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cressage — 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 Cressage. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cressage
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Cressage, Shropshire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Dryton, Eaton Constantine, Eyton on Severn, Charlton Hill, Lower Longwood, and Harley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cressage
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cressage often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cressage?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cressage is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 5.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Elite Orthodontics (6.1 miles) and Manor Orthodontic Clinic (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cressage?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cressage, 20 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cressage?
The nearest practice to Cressage that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 5.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Smile Works Malinslee (6.3 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cressage, 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 Cressage, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.