Orthodontic practices near Fauls
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Fauls; 45 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 12.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 12.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 12.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 13.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 13.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 13.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 13.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 13.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fauls with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 12.1 miles south-west; the next are Nantwich (12.7 miles north) and Telford (13.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Nantwich | 1 | 12.7 miles north |
| Telford | 4 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 13.5 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 14.5 miles south-west |
| Crewe | 6 | 15.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fauls
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 18.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fauls 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 | 12.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,347 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 565th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Thomas Adams School — 5.4 miles Sir John Talbot's School — 5.5 miles The Grove School — 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 — 12 miles Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 13 miles Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 13 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, 45 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 Fauls
The nearest practice to Fauls is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 12.1 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. 45 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (13.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Fauls list clear aligners, the nearest 12.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fauls are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 12.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fauls to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury 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 310 to 630 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £285 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fauls
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fauls, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Shropshire.
Local snapshot of Fauls
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Marchamley Wood, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Fauls
Officially, Fauls is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Fauls has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.1% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,347 residents in the neighbourhood around Fauls, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fauls; 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 Fauls are The Thomas Adams School (5.4 miles) and Sir John Talbot's School (5.5 miles). Fauls's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Fauls close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Fauls is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Fauls
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fauls itself. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 12 miles away; Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 13 miles away; and Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 13 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Marchamley Wood, Lower Heath, Darliston, Marchamley, Upper College, and Kenstone if you are weighing up more than one location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fauls
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Fauls can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fauls offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fauls
Orthodontic treatment in Fauls is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fauls
Practices serving Fauls differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Fauls 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. Fauls has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.1% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,347 residents in Fauls's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Fauls usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fauls are served by secondary schools including The Thomas Adams School (5.4 miles) and Sir John Talbot's School (5.5 miles). Fauls's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Fauls sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Fauls is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 39 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 Fauls. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fauls
This section helps connect Fauls, Shropshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Marchamley Wood, Lower Heath, Darliston, Marchamley, Upper College, and Kenstone can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fauls
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fauls often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fauls?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fauls is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 12.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich (12.7 miles) and Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fauls?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fauls, 0 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 12.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fauls?
The nearest practice to Fauls that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 12.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich (12.7 miles) and Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fauls, 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 Fauls, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.