Orthodontic practices near Cross Houses
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Cross Houses, 17 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 3.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 3.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 4.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 4.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Cross Houses with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 3.6 miles west; the next are Bicton (5.9 miles north-west) and Wellington (7.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 3.6 miles west |
| Bicton | 1 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 7.5 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 9.3 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 9.4 miles east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 10.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cross Houses
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 13.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 13.3 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cross Houses 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 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,562 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 36.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 128th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belvidere School — 3.7 miles Meole Brace School — 4.0 miles The Priory School — 4.1 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 4 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 6 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 21 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 Cross Houses
Cross Houses is 3.6 miles from Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (22.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Cross Houses list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 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 Cross Houses are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cross Houses
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Orthodontist in Cross Houses: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Cross Houses. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Shropshire.
Local treatment availability around Cross Houses
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cross Houses itself. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 4 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 6 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 8 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Eaton Mascott, Berrington, Atcham, Cantlop, Berwick Wharf, and Betton Abbots.
Area profile for Cross Houses
Cross Houses is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Cross Houses sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.2% of Cross Houses's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,562 residents in the neighbourhood around Cross Houses, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cross Houses is better served than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Cross Houses are served by secondary schools including Belvidere School (3.7 miles) and Meole Brace School (4.0 miles). Cross Houses's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Cross Houses is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Cross Houses is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Cross Houses sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Eaton Mascott, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cross Houses
Orthodontic treatment in Cross Houses is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Cross Houses runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cross Houses
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cross Houses has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Cross Houses — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cross Houses. By ONS classification, Cross Houses falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cross Houses falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Cross Houses's under-16 share sits at 19.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,562 residents in the neighbourhood around Cross Houses, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Cross Houses has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Cross Houses are Belvidere School (3.7 miles) and Meole Brace School (4.0 miles). Cross Houses's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Cross Houses sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Cross Houses is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Cross Houses itself. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 4 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 6 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cross Houses. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cross Houses
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Cross Houses, Shropshire. If you're still deciding, related pages for Eaton Mascott, Berrington, Atcham, Cantlop, Berwick Wharf, and Betton Abbots may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cross Houses
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cross Houses often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross Houses?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross Houses is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 3.6 miles to the west. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (3.7 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cross Houses?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Cross Houses, 17 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cross Houses?
The nearest practice to Cross Houses that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 3.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (4.1 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cross Houses, Shropshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cross Houses, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.