Orthodontic practices near Highley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Highley; 15 practices within 10 and 92 practices within 20. The closest is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, 6.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 7.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 7.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 8.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 8.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 9.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Blueberry BracesStourbridge | 9.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Stella Dental StaffordStourbridge | 9.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Highley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kidderminster, 6.9 miles south-east; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (8.7 miles south-east) and Stourbridge (9.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster | 3 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 9.1 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 12.0 miles north |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 12.6 miles east |
| Cradley Heath | 1 | 12.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Highley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 9.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 10.9 miles east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Highley 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 3,133 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,946 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 467 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 322nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wolverley CofE Secondary School — 5.8 miles Oldbury Wells School — 5.9 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 | Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic, Kidderminster — 7 miles Mitton Dental Surgery, Stourport-on-Severn — 9 miles Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 92 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 Highley
From Highley the nearest practice is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, 6.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 92.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (7.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Highley list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles 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 Highley are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Highley to Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Highley
Shropshire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Highley
Orthodontist in Highley: People weighing up braces or aligners in Highley can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Highley itself or elsewhere in Shropshire. Highley — a small town with a population of around 3,133 — is covered on this page specifically.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Hampton Loade, Alveley, Coppicegate, Turleygreen, Billingsley, and Birdsgreen are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local snapshot of Highley
Highley has a population of around 3,133, making it a small town within Shropshire. Hampton Loade is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Highley.
Practice signals around Highley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Highley itself. The nearest we do hold are Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 7 miles away; Mitton Dental Surgery in Stourport-on-Severn, about 9 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 9 miles away.
What official data says about Highley
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Highley sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,946 residents in the neighbourhood around Highley, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Highley; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Highley are served by secondary schools including Wolverley CofE Secondary School (5.8 miles) and Oldbury Wells School (5.9 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Highley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Highley among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Highley is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Highley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Highley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Highley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Highley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Highley has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Highley
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Highley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Highley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Highley, Shropshire against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hampton Loade, Alveley, Coppicegate, Turleygreen, Billingsley, and Birdsgreen.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Highley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Highley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Highley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Highley is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 6.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (7.1 miles) and Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Highley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Highley, 15 practices within 10 miles and 92 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kidderminster, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Highley?
The nearest practice to Highley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 7.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (9.1 miles) and Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Highley, 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 Highley, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.