Orthodontic practices near Drury Lane
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Drury Lane; 1 practice within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 9.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 9.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 10.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 11.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 12.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 12.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 13.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (31 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 13.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Drury Lane with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wrexham, 9.7 miles north-west; the next are Rhosllannerchrugog (12.5 miles north-west) and Nantwich (12.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham | 4 | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 12.5 miles north-west |
| Nantwich | 1 | 12.7 miles north-east |
| Chester | 9 | 13.3 miles north |
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Guilden Sutton | 1 | 14.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Drury Lane
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Art of Dental Care Chester (5.0 from 75 reviews), 15.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 15.4 miles north |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 15.4 miles north |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 13.3 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Drury Lane at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wrexham |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,477 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wrexham | 100th closest to an orthodontic practice of 108 places in the county (the county median is 3.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Wrexham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bishop Heber High School — 3.5 miles Sir John Talbot's School — 5.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 10 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 12 miles Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 13 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, 40 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 Drury Lane
The nearest practice to Drury Lane is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 9.7 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 40.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (15.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Drury Lane list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 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 Drury Lane are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 9.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Drury Lane to Ruabon Road Dental Practice 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 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 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 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Drury Lane
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Orthodontist in Drury Lane: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Drury Lane understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Wrexham, not just Drury Lane.
Drury Lane in numbers
Lower Wych is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Drury Lane.
What official data says about Drury Lane
Drury Lane is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Drury Lane skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,477 residents in Drury Lane's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Wrexham. Drury Lane has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Drury Lane attend schools such as Bishop Heber High School (3.5 miles) and Sir John Talbot's School (5.0 miles). Drury Lane falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Drury Lane is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Eglwys Cross, Lower Wych, Three Fingers, Oldcastle Heath, Arowry, and Hanmer if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local orthodontic signals in Drury Lane
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Drury Lane. The closest on record are Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 10 miles away; Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 12 miles away; and Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 13 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Drury Lane Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Drury Lane can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Drury Lane offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Drury Lane
Many people in Drury Lane delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Drury Lane
Practices serving Drury Lane differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Drury Lane is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Drury Lane. Drury Lane has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,477 residents in the neighbourhood around Drury Lane, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Wrexham. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Drury Lane; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Families in Drury Lane are served by secondary schools including Bishop Heber High School (3.5 miles) and Sir John Talbot's School (5.0 miles). National deprivation data ranks Drury Lane among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Drury Lane is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Drury Lane. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Drury Lane
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Drury Lane, Wrexham alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Eglwys Cross, Lower Wych, Three Fingers, Oldcastle Heath, Arowry, and Hanmer.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Drury Lane
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Drury Lane often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Drury Lane?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Drury Lane is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 9.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Wrexham Dental Works (10.3 miles) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Drury Lane?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Drury Lane, 1 practice within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wrexham, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Drury Lane?
The nearest practice to Drury Lane that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 9.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (10.3 miles) and Signature Smiles (11.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Drury Lane, Wrexham?
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 Drury Lane, Wrexham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.