Orthodontic practices near Criggion
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Criggion; 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 8.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 10.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 11.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 12.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Criggion with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 8.6 miles north; the next are Bicton (10.5 miles east) and Shrewsbury (11.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.6 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 11.1 miles east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 21.5 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 22.2 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 22.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Criggion
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), 13.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 13.0 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Criggion at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,148 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 42nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 9 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 10 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 11 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 12 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 Criggion
The nearest practice to Criggion is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 8.6 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 12.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (22.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Criggion list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Criggion are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 12.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Criggion to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Criggion
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Criggion
Orthodontist in Criggion: This page was put together for people in Criggion who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Sir Powys, not just Criggion.
Local provider signals in Criggion
There is no orthodontist on our records in Criggion itself. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 9 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 10 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Criggion
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Criggion sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Criggion's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Criggion, 6.1% of the 2,148 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Criggion usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Criggion sits among the less deprived areas of Wales.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Llandrinio, Domgay, Rhos Common, Trewern, Four Crosses, and Arddleen.
Local context for Criggion
Just around 2 km north, Llandrinio is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Criggion
Many people in Criggion delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Criggion
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Criggion
Provision in Criggion varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Criggion's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. Census data puts 15.1% of Criggion's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,148 residents in Criggion's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Criggion; the nearest is about 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Criggion sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Criggion
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Criggion can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Criggion
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Criggion — 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 Criggion. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Criggion
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Criggion, Sir Powys. Nearby pages covering Llandrinio, Domgay, Rhos Common, Trewern, Four Crosses, and Arddleen may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Criggion
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Criggion often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Criggion?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Criggion is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 8.6 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (10.5 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Criggion?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Criggion, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Criggion?
The nearest practice to Criggion that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 12.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (12.5 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (12.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Criggion, Sir Powys?
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 Criggion, Sir Powys?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.