Orthodontic practices near Eardington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Eardington; 2 practices within 10 and 91 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 7.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 8.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 10.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 10.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 10.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 11.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Stourbridge Dental & Implant ClinicStourbridge | 11.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (254 reviews) |
| Richmond House Dental PracticeStourbridge | 11.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Eardington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 7.7 miles north-west; the next are Ironbridge (8.9 miles north) and Kidderminster (10.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 7.7 miles north-west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 8.9 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 10.9 miles east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 10.9 miles north |
| Telford | 1 | 11.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Eardington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 10.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 10.9 miles north |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Eardington 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 |
| Population | 530 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,326 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% 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 | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 362nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oldbury Wells School — 1.6 miles Bridgnorth Endowed School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,341 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 8 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 9 miles Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic, Kidderminster — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 91 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 Eardington
From Eardington the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.7 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 91.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Eardington list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Eardington are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Eardington to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Eardington
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Orthodontist in Eardington: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Eardington often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Shropshire. Eardington — a small village with a population of around 530 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Eardington
Eardington is home to around 530 people, classing it as a small village within Shropshire. Knowle Sands is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Eardington.
Useful local orthodontic context for Eardington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Eardington. The nearest recorded are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 9 miles away; and Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 11 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Danesford, Knowle Sands, Chelmarsh, Low Town, Lower Forge, and Quatford as well as this one.
The local picture in Eardington
Officially, Eardington is categorised as 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 Eardington. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 2,326 residents in Eardington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Eardington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Eardington are Oldbury Wells School (1.6 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Eardington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Eardington close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Eardington is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 22 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Eardington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Eardington 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
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Eardington — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Eardington
The orthodontic landscape in Eardington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Eardington — Local Context
Not every practice near Eardington offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Eardington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Eardington sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Eardington's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,326 residents in the neighbourhood around Eardington, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Eardington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Eardington are Oldbury Wells School (1.6 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Eardington's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Eardington close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Eardington is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 22 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Eardington. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 9 miles away; and Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 11 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Eardington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Eardington
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Eardington, Shropshire within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Danesford, Knowle Sands, Chelmarsh, Low Town, Lower Forge, and Quatford.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Eardington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Eardington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Eardington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Eardington is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 7.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (8.9 miles) and Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic (10.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Eardington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Eardington, 2 practices within 10 miles and 91 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Eardington?
The nearest practice to Eardington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 7.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (8.9 miles) and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Eardington, Shropshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Eardington, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.