Orthodontic practices near Dudleston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dudleston; 6 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 7.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 8.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 14.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 15.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dudleston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 6.5 miles south-west; the next are Wrexham (7.0 miles north) and Rhosllannerchrugog (8.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 6.5 miles south-west |
| Wrexham | 4 | 7.0 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 8.5 miles north-west |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 14.7 miles north |
| Chester | 8 | 15.6 miles north |
| Mold | 3 | 17.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dudleston
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), 17.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 17.9 miles north |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 17.9 miles north |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 15.6 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dudleston 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 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,513 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 | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 306th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 2.2 miles Lakelands Academy — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 703 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 6 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 7 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 33 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 Dudleston
The nearest practice to Dudleston is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.5 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 are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (17.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Dudleston list clear aligners, the nearest 7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dudleston are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dudleston to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dudleston
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Facts about Dudleston
Just under 1 km west, Street Dinas is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Dudleston
Dudleston is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Dudleston's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,513 residents in the neighbourhood around Dudleston, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Dudleston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Dudleston attend schools such as St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (2.2 miles) and Lakelands Academy (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Dudleston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Dudleston sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dudleston is about 32 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
What we know about practices near Dudleston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dudleston itself. The nearest we do hold are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6 miles away; Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 7 miles away; and Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 8 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Sodylt Bank, Street Dinas, New Marton, Erbistock, Ifton Heath, and Garden Village if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dudleston
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Dudleston can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Dudleston
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Dudleston practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dudleston
Many people in Dudleston delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Dudleston runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
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Areas We Cover Around Dudleston
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dudleston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dudleston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dudleston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dudleston is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ruabon Road Dental Practice (7.0 miles) and Wrexham Dental Works (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dudleston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dudleston, 6 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dudleston?
The nearest practice to Dudleston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 7.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (7.7 miles) and Signature Smiles (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dudleston, 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 Dudleston, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.