Orthodontic practices near Great Ness
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Ness, 12 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 4.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Ness with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicton, 4.9 miles south-east; the next are Shrewsbury (5.4 miles south-east) and Oswestry (9.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 4.9 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 15.9 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 17.4 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 19.9 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 Great Ness
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), 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Ness 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,530 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 43 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Shropshire | 203rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Corbet School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 691 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 | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 5 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 5 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 21 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 Great Ness
Great Ness is 4.9 miles from The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (17.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Great Ness list clear aligners, the nearest 4.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Great Ness are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 6.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Ness
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Orthodontist in Great Ness: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Great Ness often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Great Ness itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.
Local provider signals in Great Ness
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Great Ness itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 5 miles away; Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 5 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 9 miles away.
About Great Ness
Just around 1 km north-east, Little Ness is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Ensdon, Felton Butler, Little Ness, Shrawardine, Nesscliffe, and Wilcott if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Great Ness
By ONS classification, Great Ness falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Great Ness. 16.3% of Great Ness's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,530 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Ness, 9.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Great Ness are served by secondary schools including The Corbet School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Great Ness's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Great Ness is roughly mid-table for England.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Great Ness
Patients in Great Ness 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Great Ness
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Great Ness
Orthodontic treatment in Great Ness is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Great Ness
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Great Ness. Great Ness is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.3% of Great Ness's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.3% of the 1,530 residents in Great Ness's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Great Ness attend schools such as The Corbet School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Great Ness's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Great Ness sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Ness. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Ness
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Great Ness, Shropshire. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Ensdon, Felton Butler, Little Ness, Shrawardine, Nesscliffe, and Wilcott.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Ness
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Ness often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Ness?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Ness is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 4.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Shrewsbury Dental Lab (5.4 miles) and Bellstone Dental Practice (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Ness?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Ness, 12 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Ness?
The nearest practice to Great Ness that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 6.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (6.6 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Ness, Shropshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Great Ness, Shropshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.