Orthodontic practices near Duddlewick
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Duddlewick; 52 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 11.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 11.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 12.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 12.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 12.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 13.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Duddlewick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 11.3 miles north; the next are Kidderminster (11.6 miles south-east) and Stourport-on-Severn (12.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 11.3 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 13.2 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 14.6 miles east |
| Telford | 2 | 15.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Duddlewick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 16.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 16.0 miles north |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Duddlewick 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 | 10.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,148 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.2% aged 16 to 24 and 18.2% 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 | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 536th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 4.9 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 11 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 12 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 52 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 Duddlewick
From Duddlewick the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 52 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (11.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Duddlewick list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 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 Duddlewick are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Duddlewick to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 25 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 290 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 290 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 Duddlewick
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Local orthodontic signals in Duddlewick
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Duddlewick. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 11 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 12 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12 miles away.
The local picture in Duddlewick
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Duddlewick sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 10.8% of Duddlewick's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 2,148 residents in Duddlewick's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Duddlewick usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Duddlewick are served by secondary schools including The Lacon Childe School (4.9 miles). Duddlewick's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Duddlewick sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Duddlewick is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
About Duddlewick
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All Orthodontic Options in Duddlewick Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Duddlewick 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Duddlewick
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Duddlewick — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Duddlewick
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Duddlewick helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Duddlewick — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Duddlewick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Duddlewick
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Duddlewick, Shropshire alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Wrickton, Aston Botterell, Oreton, Stottesdon, Charlcotte, and Farlow may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Duddlewick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Duddlewick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Duddlewick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Duddlewick is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 11.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (11.6 miles) and Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Duddlewick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Duddlewick, 0 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 11.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Duddlewick?
The nearest practice to Duddlewick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 11.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (12.5 miles) and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (13.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Duddlewick, Shropshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Duddlewick, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.