Orthodontic practices near Crickheath
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Crickheath, 1 practice within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 3.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 12.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 12.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 13.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crickheath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 3.8 miles north; the next are Bicton (12.0 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (12.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 3.8 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 16.7 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 17.4 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 23.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crickheath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crickheath 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,252 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Shropshire | 131st closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marches School — 3.7 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 4 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 12 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 17 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 Crickheath
Crickheath is 3.8 miles from Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (17.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Crickheath list clear aligners, the nearest 12 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crickheath are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 13.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crickheath
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Orthodontist in Crickheath: Before booking anything in Crickheath, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Crickheath itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.
Crickheath in numbers
Llynclys is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Crickheath.
The local picture in Crickheath
Officially, Crickheath is categorised as 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 Crickheath. 14.3% of Crickheath's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,252 residents in the neighbourhood around Crickheath, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Crickheath are The Marches School (3.7 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Crickheath's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Crickheath's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Llynclys, Maesbrook, The Wood, Ball, Gwern y brenin, and Pant are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local orthodontic signals in Crickheath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crickheath. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 12 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 12 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Crickheath
Patients in Crickheath have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crickheath
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crickheath — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crickheath
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crickheath helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crickheath
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Crickheath — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Crickheath — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,252 residents in Crickheath's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Crickheath are served by secondary schools including The Marches School (3.7 miles). Crickheath's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Crickheath is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crickheath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crickheath
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Crickheath, Shropshire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Llynclys, Maesbrook, The Wood, Ball, Gwern y brenin, and Pant may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crickheath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crickheath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crickheath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crickheath is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 3.8 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (12.0 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crickheath?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Crickheath, 1 practice within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crickheath?
The nearest practice to Crickheath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 13.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (13.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (14.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crickheath, Shropshire?
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 Crickheath, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.