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Orthodontic practices near Gledrid

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Gledrid, 5 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 4.5 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry4.5 miles south–––4.5 (103 reviews)
Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham8.4 miles north✓–✓4.8 (1,255 reviews)
Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham9.1 miles north✓✓✓4.7 (162 reviews)
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham9.1 miles north–––4.2 (1,133 reviews)
Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog9.2 miles north––✓4.6 (84 reviews)
Signature SmilesWrexham10.5 miles north✓––3.9 (32 reviews)
Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd15.8 miles north––✓4.8 (54 reviews)
The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton17.4 miles south-east–✓✓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 Gledrid with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 4.5 miles south; the next are Wrexham (8.4 miles north) and Rhosllannerchrugog (9.2 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Oswestry14.5 miles south
Wrexham48.4 miles north
Rhosllannerchrugog19.2 miles north
Penyffordd115.8 miles north
Bicton117.4 miles south-east
Mold317.5 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gledrid

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), 19.5 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury5.0 (131 reviews)19.5 miles south-east
Art of Dental Care ChesterChester5.0 (75 reviews)19.9 miles north
Masters OrthodonticsChester5.0 (49 reviews)19.9 miles north
DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester5.0 (31 reviews)17.6 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Gledrid at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaShropshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1617% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,255 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car15.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre122 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Shropshire175th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLiverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 34 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSt Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 0.9 miles
The Marches School — 4.7 miles
Lakelands Academy — 5.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 703 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesButterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 4 miles
Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 8 miles
Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 9 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles5 within 10 miles, 27 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 Gledrid

Gledrid is 4.5 miles from Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 27.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (19.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Gledrid list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gledrid are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 8.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 34 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Gledrid

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Orthodontic treatment options in Gledrid

Orthodontist in Gledrid: People weighing up braces or aligners in Gledrid can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just Gledrid.

Local treatment availability around Gledrid

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gledrid. The nearest we do hold are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4 miles away; Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8 miles away; and Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 9 miles away.

Gledrid in context

Officially, Gledrid is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Gledrid sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gledrid, 8% of the 1,255 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Gledrid attend schools such as St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (0.9 miles) and The Marches School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gledrid's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Gledrid sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gledrid is about 34 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.

Where Gledrid sits locally

The nearest other location we cover is Preesgweene, under 1 km to the west.

More local pages to browse

Pages for Nefod, Preesgweene, Rhoswiel, Rhyn, Gobowen, and Moors Bank follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Gledrid

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Gledrid can feel overwhelming at first. 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.

Treatment Options in Gledrid — Local Context

Not every practice near Gledrid offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Gledrid is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Gledrid. 17% of Gledrid's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,255 residents in the neighbourhood around Gledrid, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Gledrid attend schools such as St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (0.9 miles) and The Marches School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gledrid's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Gledrid's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Gledrid is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Gledrid itself. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4 miles away; Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8 miles away; and Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 9 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gledrid

Orthodontic treatment in Gledrid 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gledrid

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Gledrid — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Gledrid as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Gledrid falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 17% of Gledrid's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gledrid, 8% of the 1,255 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Gledrid are St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (0.9 miles) and The Marches School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Gledrid's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Gledrid's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Gledrid is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 34 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 Gledrid. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Gledrid

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gledrid often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gledrid?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gledrid is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Ruabon Road Dental Practice (8.4 miles) and Wrexham Dental Works (9.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Gledrid?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Gledrid, 5 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gledrid?

The nearest practice to Gledrid that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (9.1 miles) and Signature Smiles (10.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gledrid, 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 Gledrid, Shropshire?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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Published1 June 2022
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