Orthodontic practices near Holdgate
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Holdgate; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 10.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 12.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 13.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 14.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 14.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 14.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holdgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 10.5 miles north-east; the next are Ironbridge (12.8 miles north-east) and Shrewsbury (13.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Telford | 4 | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 14.8 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holdgate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 16.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.5 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 15.8 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holdgate 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,349 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 505th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 10 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 13 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 26 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 Holdgate
From Holdgate the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 10.5 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. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (18.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Holdgate list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 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 Holdgate are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 10.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Holdgate to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 25 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holdgate
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Orthodontist in Holdgate: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Holdgate understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just Holdgate.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Tugford, Stanton Long, Broncroft, Abdon, Bouldon, and Clee Saint Margaret if you are weighing up more than one location.
What we know about practices near Holdgate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holdgate itself. The nearest we do hold are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 10 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 13 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 13 miles away.
Holdgate in numbers
Just around 2 km north-east, Stanton Long is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Holdgate in context
By ONS classification, Holdgate falls under 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 Holdgate. Holdgate has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,349 residents in the neighbourhood around Holdgate, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Holdgate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Holdgate's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Holdgate close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Holdgate is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
All Orthodontic Options in Holdgate Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Holdgate can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Holdgate
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Holdgate
Many people in Holdgate 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Holdgate
What's available in Holdgate depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Holdgate — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12.7% of Holdgate's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,349 residents in the neighbourhood around Holdgate, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Holdgate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Holdgate's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Holdgate close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Holdgate is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 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 Holdgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holdgate
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Holdgate, Shropshire alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Tugford, Stanton Long, Broncroft, Abdon, Bouldon, and Clee Saint Margaret.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holdgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holdgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holdgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holdgate is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (12.8 miles) and Bayston Hill Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holdgate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holdgate, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holdgate?
The nearest practice to Holdgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (12.8 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holdgate, 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 Holdgate, Shropshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.