Orthodontic practices near Hortonwood
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Hortonwood, 10 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 0.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 0.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 2.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hortonwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Telford, 0.4 miles west; the next are Wellington (2.4 miles south-west) and Shifnal (5.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | 4 | 0.4 miles west |
| Wellington | 3 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Shifnal | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 5.8 miles south |
| Broseley | 1 | 7.4 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 11.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hortonwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 5.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 15.0 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 11.4 miles west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 13.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hortonwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Telford and Wrekin |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,098 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 510 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Telford and Wrekin | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Telford and Wrekin |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | New Road Academy — 1.3 miles Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase — 1.4 miles Charlton School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,499 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 33,470 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — under a mile Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 2 miles Shifnal Dental Care, Shifnal — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 52 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 Hortonwood
The nearest practice to Hortonwood is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (15 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Hortonwood list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Hortonwood 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, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hortonwood
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Orthodontist in Hortonwood: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Hortonwood. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Telford and Wrekin, not just Hortonwood.
Useful local orthodontic context for Hortonwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hortonwood itself. The closest on record are Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, under a mile away; Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 2 miles away; and Shifnal Dental Care, about 6 miles away.
Local context for Hortonwood
Just under 1 km north, Trench is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Hortonwood
Hortonwood's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.6% of Hortonwood's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,098 residents in the neighbourhood around Hortonwood, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. Hortonwood has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Hortonwood are New Road Academy (1.3 miles) and Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase (1.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Hortonwood's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 33,470 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Hortonwood among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hortonwood is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Trench, The Humbers, Trench Lock, Preston upon the Weald Moors, Hadley, and Ketley.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hortonwood
Many people in Hortonwood 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Hortonwood
Treatment in Hortonwood runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Hortonwood Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hortonwood 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hortonwood
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 Hortonwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hortonwood
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Hortonwood, Telford and Wrekin, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Trench, The Humbers, Trench Lock, Preston upon the Weald Moors, Hadley, and Ketley may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hortonwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hortonwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hortonwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hortonwood is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 0.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Serene Dental Ltd (1.2 miles) and Station House Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hortonwood?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Hortonwood, 10 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hortonwood?
The nearest practice to Hortonwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 0.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Serene Dental Ltd (1.2 miles) and Station House Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hortonwood, Telford and Wrekin?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hortonwood, Telford and Wrekin?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.