Orthodontic practices near Edgebolton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Edgebolton; 16 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 7.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 7.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Edgebolton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 5.9 miles south-west; the next are Wellington (7.6 miles south-east) and Telford (8.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 13.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Edgebolton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 13.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Edgebolton 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,649 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 265th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shrewsbury Academy — 5.6 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 6 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 8 miles Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 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 | 16 within 10 miles, 23 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 Edgebolton
From Edgebolton the nearest practice is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.9 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 16 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Edgebolton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Edgebolton are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Edgebolton to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Edgebolton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Edgebolton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Shropshire.
Facts about Edgebolton
The nearest other location we cover is The Groves, around 1 km to the west.
Practice signals around Edgebolton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Edgebolton itself. The nearest recorded are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 6 miles away; Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 8 miles away; and Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 8 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for The Groves, Great Wytheford, Stanton upon Hine Heath, Little Wytheford, Shawbury, and Moreton Corbet are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Edgebolton in context
Edgebolton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.8% of Edgebolton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,649 residents in the neighbourhood around Edgebolton, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Edgebolton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Edgebolton are Shrewsbury Academy (5.6 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Edgebolton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Edgebolton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Edgebolton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Edgebolton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Edgebolton can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Edgebolton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Edgebolton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Edgebolton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Edgebolton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Edgebolton
Orthodontic practices in and around Edgebolton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Edgebolton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Edgebolton sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.8% of Edgebolton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,649 residents in Edgebolton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Edgebolton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Edgebolton are Shrewsbury Academy (5.6 miles). Edgebolton's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Edgebolton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Edgebolton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 37 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 Edgebolton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Edgebolton
These links help widen your research beyond Edgebolton, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to The Groves, Great Wytheford, Stanton upon Hine Heath, Little Wytheford, Shawbury, and Moreton Corbet for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Edgebolton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Edgebolton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Edgebolton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Edgebolton is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (7.3 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Edgebolton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Edgebolton, 16 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Edgebolton?
The nearest practice to Edgebolton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (7.3 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Edgebolton, 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 Edgebolton, Shropshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.