Orthodontic practices near Felhampton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Felhampton; 17 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 13.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.6 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 15.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 15.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 15.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 15.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 15.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 16.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 16.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Felhampton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 13.6 miles north; the next are Bicton (16.2 miles north) and Broseley (16.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 13.6 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.2 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 19.1 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 19.7 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 Felhampton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 15.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.7 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felhampton 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 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,469 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 601st closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Church Stretton School — 4.5 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 14 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 16 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 17 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 13 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 Felhampton
From Felhampton the nearest practice is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 13.6 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. 17 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (16.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (24.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Felhampton list clear aligners, the nearest 15.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Felhampton are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 15.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Felhampton to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 350 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Felhampton
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What local practice data suggests in Felhampton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Felhampton itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 16 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 17 miles away.
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About Felhampton
The nearest other location we cover is Bushmoor, under 1 km to the west.
The local picture in Felhampton
ONS classifies Felhampton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Felhampton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,469 residents in the neighbourhood around Felhampton, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Felhampton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Felhampton attend schools such as Church Stretton School (4.5 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Felhampton's Local Authority. Felhampton sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Felhampton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Felhampton Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Felhampton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Felhampton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Felhampton
Many people in Felhampton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Felhampton
No orthodontic practice covers Felhampton directly, though mydentist (about 13 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Felhampton 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. Felhampton's under-16 share sits at 14.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Felhampton, 6.4% of the 1,469 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Felhampton; the nearest is about 14 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 Felhampton are Church Stretton School (4.5 miles). Felhampton's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Felhampton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Felhampton is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Felhampton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felhampton
If Felhampton, Shropshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Bushmoor, Strefford, Upper Affcot, Alcaston, Leamoor Common, and Marshbrook follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felhampton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felhampton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felhampton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felhampton is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 13.6 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (15.7 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felhampton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Felhampton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 13.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felhampton?
The nearest practice to Felhampton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 15.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.8 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (15.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felhampton, Shropshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Felhampton, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.