Orthodontic practices near Hordley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hordley; 1 practice within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 5.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 5.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 11.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 12.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 12.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 12.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 13.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 13.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hordley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 5.5 miles west; the next are Bicton (11.9 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (12.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Bicton | 1 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 12.2 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 13.9 miles north-west |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 20.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hordley
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), 13.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hordley 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,584 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% 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 | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 237th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lakelands Academy — 2.5 miles St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 5.3 miles The Corbet School — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 590 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 6 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 12 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 18 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 Hordley
From Hordley the nearest practice is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 5.5 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (13 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Hordley list clear aligners, the nearest 11.9 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 Hordley are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 12.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hordley to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hordley
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Orthodontist in Hordley: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Hordley, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Shropshire.
Local provider signals in Hordley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hordley itself. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 12 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 12 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lower Hordley, Tetchill, Newnes, Rednal, Henbarns, and Grimpo.
The local picture in Hordley
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hordley sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15% of Hordley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,584 residents in the neighbourhood around Hordley, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hordley; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Hordley attend schools such as Lakelands Academy (2.5 miles) and St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Hordley's Local Authority. Hordley sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Hordley is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Hordley
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Hordley, around 2 km to the south-east.
All Orthodontic Options in Hordley Explained
Patients in Hordley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Hordley offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hordley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hordley helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Hordley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hordley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hordley
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hordley, Shropshire. Nearby pages covering Lower Hordley, Tetchill, Newnes, Rednal, Henbarns, and Grimpo may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hordley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hordley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hordley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hordley is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 5.5 miles to the west. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (11.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hordley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hordley, 1 practice within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hordley?
The nearest practice to Hordley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 12.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (12.4 miles) and Winchester House Dental Practice (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hordley, Shropshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hordley, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.