Orthodontic practices near Farlow
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Farlow; 38 practices within 20. The closest is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 11.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 11.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 12.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 12.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 12.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 12.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 13.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 15.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 15.6 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 Farlow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kidderminster, 11.7 miles east; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (12.0 miles south-east) and Broseley (13.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster | 3 | 11.7 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 13.5 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 15.4 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 15.6 miles east |
| Telford | 2 | 17.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Farlow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 18.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 18.2 miles north |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 17.4 miles east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 17.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Farlow 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 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 | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 549th 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 — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 3.4 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 | Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 12 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 12 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 14 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, 38 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 Farlow
The nearest practice to Farlow is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 11.7 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. 38 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (11.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Farlow list clear aligners, the nearest 11.7 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 Farlow 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, 12.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Farlow to Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre 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 300 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Farlow
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Orthodontist in Farlow: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Farlow. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just Farlow.
Useful local orthodontic context for Farlow
There is no orthodontist on our records in Farlow itself. The nearest recorded are Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 12 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 14 miles away.
Facts about Farlow
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Oreton, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Oreton, Cramer Gutter, Catherton, Crumpsbrook, Aston Botterell, and Duddlewick.
The local picture in Farlow
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Farlow sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,700 residents in the neighbourhood around Farlow, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Farlow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Farlow attend schools such as The Lacon Childe School (3.4 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Farlow's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Farlow sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Farlow is about 27 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
All Orthodontic Options in Farlow Explained
Patients in Farlow have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Farlow
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Farlow — 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 Farlow
Orthodontic treatment in Farlow is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Farlow
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Farlow. Farlow's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,700 residents in the neighbourhood around Farlow, 5.9% 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 Farlow; the nearest is about 12 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 Farlow are The Lacon Childe School (3.4 miles). Farlow's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Farlow's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Farlow is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Farlow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Farlow
This section helps connect Farlow, Shropshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Oreton, Cramer Gutter, Catherton, Crumpsbrook, Aston Botterell, and Duddlewick.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Farlow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Farlow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Farlow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Farlow is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 11.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic (12.0 miles) and Mercian House Dental Practice (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Farlow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Farlow, 0 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kidderminster, 11.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Farlow?
The nearest practice to Farlow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 12.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (13.5 miles) and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Farlow, Shropshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Farlow, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.