Orthodontic practices near Crickmerry
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crickmerry; 2 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 9.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 9.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 9.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 11.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 11.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 11.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 11.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 13.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 13.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crickmerry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Telford, 9.8 miles south; the next are Wellington (11.0 miles south) and Shrewsbury (13.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | 4 | 9.8 miles south |
| Wellington | 3 | 11.0 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 8 | 13.5 miles south-west |
| Nantwich | 1 | 14.3 miles north |
| Shifnal | 1 | 14.3 miles south |
| Barlaston | 1 | 14.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crickmerry
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 14.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 14.3 miles south |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crickmerry 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 | 10.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,439 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 19.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 470th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Grove School — 3.2 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 | Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 10 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 11 miles The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 50 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 Crickmerry
The nearest practice to Crickmerry is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 9.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Crickmerry list clear aligners, the nearest 9.8 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 Crickmerry are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 9.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crickmerry to Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) is roughly 20 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 250 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crickmerry
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Orthodontist in Crickmerry: This page was put together for people in Crickmerry who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Crickmerry or another part of Shropshire.
Local provider signals in Crickmerry
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Crickmerry itself. The closest on record are Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 10 miles away; Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 11 miles away; and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Crickmerry
Officially, Crickmerry is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crickmerry. Crickmerry has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.2% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crickmerry, 3.5% of the 1,439 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Crickmerry; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Crickmerry are served by secondary schools including The Grove School (3.2 miles). Crickmerry's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Crickmerry's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Crickmerry is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Crickmerry sits locally
Wistanswick is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Crickmerry.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Wistanswick, Shakeford, Hungryhatton, Rosehill, High Heath, and Woodseaves can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Crickmerry
Patients in Crickmerry have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crickmerry
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crickmerry
Starting orthodontic treatment in Crickmerry can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crickmerry
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Crickmerry. By ONS classification, Crickmerry falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. With just 10.2% of residents under 16, Crickmerry skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,439 residents in the neighbourhood around Crickmerry, 3.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crickmerry; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Crickmerry are The Grove School (3.2 miles). Crickmerry's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Crickmerry is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crickmerry is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crickmerry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crickmerry
These links help widen your research beyond Crickmerry, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Wistanswick, Shakeford, Hungryhatton, Rosehill, High Heath, and Woodseaves may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crickmerry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crickmerry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crickmerry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crickmerry is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 9.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Serene Dental Ltd (9.9 miles) and Manor Orthodontic Clinic (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crickmerry?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crickmerry, 2 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Telford, 9.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crickmerry?
The nearest practice to Crickmerry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 9.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Serene Dental Ltd (9.9 miles) and Smile Works Malinslee (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crickmerry, 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 Crickmerry, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.