Orthodontic practices near Dorrington
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Dorrington, 11 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 3.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 6.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.1 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 6.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 6.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dorrington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 3.8 miles north; the next are Bicton (6.7 miles north) and Wellington (11.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 3.8 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 6.7 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 12.1 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 13.2 miles east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 13.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dorrington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 17.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 17.0 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.8 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 6.5 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dorrington 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 613 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,623 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 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 | 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 | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meole Brace School — 5.0 miles Mary Webb School and Science College — 5.1 miles The Priory School — 5.2 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 4 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 7 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 22 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 Dorrington
The nearest practice to Dorrington is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 3.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (12.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (25.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Dorrington list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dorrington 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, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dorrington
Shropshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Dorrington
Orthodontist in Dorrington: This page was put together for people in Dorrington who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Dorrington or another part of Shropshire. Dorrington — a small village with a population of around 613 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Dorrington
Dorrington has a population of around 613, making it a small village within Shropshire. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Little Ryton, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Little Ryton, Great Ryton, Stapleton, Chatford, Condover, and Little Lyth are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Dorrington in context
Dorrington'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 Dorrington. Census data puts 15.1% of Dorrington's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Dorrington, 5.8% of the 2,623 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Dorrington are served by secondary schools including Meole Brace School (5.0 miles) and Mary Webb School and Science College (5.1 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Dorrington's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Dorrington sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Dorrington is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Dorrington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dorrington 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 7 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 12 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dorrington
The orthodontic landscape in Dorrington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. 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 Dorrington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dorrington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dorrington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dorrington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Dorrington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dorrington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dorrington
These links help widen your research beyond Dorrington, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Little Ryton, Great Ryton, Stapleton, Chatford, Condover, and Little Lyth.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dorrington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dorrington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dorrington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dorrington is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 3.8 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (5.8 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dorrington?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Dorrington, 11 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dorrington?
The nearest practice to Dorrington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 5.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include St Johns Hill Dental (6.0 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dorrington, 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 Dorrington, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.