Orthodontic practices near Farden
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Farden; 8 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 14.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 14.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 15.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 15.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 17.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 19.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 20.0 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 Farden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 14.7 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (15.1 miles east) and Broseley (17.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 14.7 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 15.1 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 17.1 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 19.2 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 20.0 miles east |
| Telford | 1 | 20.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Farden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster (4.9 from 846 reviews), 15.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 19.2 miles north |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 4.9 (221 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 4.9 (153 reviews) | 17.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Farden 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,491 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% 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 | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 621st closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ludlow Church of England School — 4.6 miles Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 5.3 miles The Lacon Childe School — 5.8 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 | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 15 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 15 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 8 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 Farden
From Farden the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.7 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. 8 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Farden list clear aligners, the nearest 15.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Farden are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 16.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Farden to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 380 to 760 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 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 Farden
Shropshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Farden
Orthodontist in Farden: People weighing up braces or aligners in Farden can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Farden itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Knowbury, Bitterley, Clee Hill, Snittongate, Hope Bagot, and Cornbrook if you are weighing up more than one location.
Farden in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Farden sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Farden skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,491 residents in the neighbourhood around Farden, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Farden; the nearest is about 15 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Farden attend schools such as Ludlow Church of England School (4.6 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.3 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Farden's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Farden sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Farden is about 31 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Farden in numbers
Just around 1 km south, Knowbury is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Farden
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Farden itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 15 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 15 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 17 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Farden
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Farden has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Farden
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Farden
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Farden 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Farden
Not every practice near Farden offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Farden is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Farden falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.7% of Farden's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,491 residents in Farden's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Farden has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 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 Farden are Ludlow Church of England School (4.6 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (5.3 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Farden's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Farden is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Farden is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Farden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Farden
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Farden, Shropshire alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Knowbury, Bitterley, Clee Hill, Snittongate, Hope Bagot, and Cornbrook follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Farden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Farden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Farden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Farden is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 14.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (14.8 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Farden?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Farden, 0 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Farden?
The nearest practice to Farden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 16.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (17.1 miles) and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (19.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Farden, 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 Farden, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.