Orthodontic practices near Hodnet
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hodnet; 1 practice within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 9.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 10.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 10.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 10.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 10.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 11.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hodnet with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Telford, 9.9 miles south-east; the next are Wellington (10.4 miles south) and Shrewsbury (10.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | 4 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 10.4 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Bicton | 1 | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Nantwich | 1 | 15.1 miles north |
| Shifnal | 1 | 15.2 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 Hodnet
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 15.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hodnet 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 |
| Population | 292 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,386 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 476th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Grove School — 5.5 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 | Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 10 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 10 miles The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 44 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 Hodnet
The nearest practice to Hodnet is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 9.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 44.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Hodnet list clear aligners, the nearest 9.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hodnet are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 9.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hodnet to Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hodnet
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Orthodontist in Hodnet: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Hodnet, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Hodnet or another part of Shropshire. Hodnet — a small village with a population of around 292 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Hodnet
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hodnet sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.8% of Hodnet's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,386 residents in Hodnet's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Hodnet has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Hodnet are served by secondary schools including The Grove School (5.5 miles). Hodnet's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Hodnet close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Hodnet is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Hodnet
With a population of roughly 292, Hodnet is a small village within Shropshire. Just around 1 km east, Heathbrook is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Heathbrook, Wollerton, High Hatton, Lostford, Marchamley, and Radmoor are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local orthodontic signals in Hodnet
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hodnet itself. The closest on record are Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 10 miles away; Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 10 miles away; and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 11 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hodnet
Many people in Hodnet delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Hodnet
- 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 Hodnet
Not every practice near Hodnet offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Hodnet falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Hodnet sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hodnet's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hodnet, 7.4% of the 1,386 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Hodnet; the nearest is about 10 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 Hodnet are The Grove School (5.5 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Hodnet's Local Authority. Hodnet sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hodnet is about 38 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Hodnet Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Hodnet offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hodnet
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hodnet — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hodnet. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hodnet
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Hodnet, Shropshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Heathbrook, Wollerton, High Hatton, Lostford, Marchamley, and Radmoor.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hodnet
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hodnet often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hodnet?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hodnet is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 9.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Manor Orthodontic Clinic (10.4 miles) and Smile Works Malinslee (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hodnet?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hodnet, 1 practice within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Telford, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hodnet?
The nearest practice to Hodnet that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 9.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Smile Works Malinslee (10.4 miles) and Serene Dental Ltd (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hodnet, 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 Hodnet, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.