Orthodontic practices near Gravehill
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Gravehill, 11 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 0.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 0.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 0.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 0.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 1.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 1.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 1.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gravehill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 0.5 miles south-east; the next are Bicton (1.7 miles west) and Wellington (10.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 0.5 miles south-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 1.7 miles west |
| Wellington | 3 | 10.1 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 11.8 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 14.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gravehill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 16.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 16.7 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 1.2 miles west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gravehill 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,187 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 37.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,813 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory School — 1.7 miles Shrewsbury Academy — 1.7 miles Belvidere School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,815 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Winchester House Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — under a mile The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 2 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 22 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 Gravehill
Gravehill has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (11.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (26.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Gravehill list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Gravehill are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gravehill
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Orthodontist in Gravehill: Before booking anything in Gravehill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Gravehill and the wider Shropshire area.
Gravehill in numbers
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Shrewsbury, the closest linked location.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Frankwell, Porthill, Shrewsbury, Cherry Orchard, Coleham, and Ditherington if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Gravehill
Gravehill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Gravehill sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Gravehill's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,187 residents in the neighbourhood around Gravehill, 4.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Gravehill has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Gravehill are The Priory School (1.7 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Gravehill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Gravehill is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gravehill is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Practice signals around Gravehill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gravehill itself. The closest on record are Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, under a mile away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 2 miles away; and Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 10 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gravehill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Gravehill helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Gravehill
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gravehill
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Gravehill — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Gravehill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 2,187 residents in Gravehill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Gravehill has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Gravehill attend schools such as The Priory School (1.7 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Gravehill's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Gravehill is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gravehill is about 40 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Gravehill Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Gravehill can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Gravehill
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Gravehill practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gravehill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gravehill
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Gravehill, Shropshire alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Frankwell, Porthill, Shrewsbury, Cherry Orchard, Coleham, and Ditherington follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gravehill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gravehill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gravehill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gravehill is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 0.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bellstone Dental Practice (0.9 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gravehill?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Gravehill, 11 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gravehill?
The nearest practice to Gravehill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 0.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Johns Hill Dental (0.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (0.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gravehill, Shropshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gravehill, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.