Orthodontic practices near Hurdley
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hurdley; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 14.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 15.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 16.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 16.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 16.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 16.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 16.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 16.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hurdley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 14.6 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (15.7 miles north-east) and Oswestry (21.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 21.8 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 24.0 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 24.4 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 25.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hurdley
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), 16.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hurdley at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,742 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 32 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 143rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Community College, Bishop's Castle — 4.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 15 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 16 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 14 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 Hurdley
From Hurdley the nearest practice is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 14.6 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (24 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Hurdley list clear aligners, the nearest 15.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hurdley are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 16.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hurdley to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 380 to 760 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hurdley
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Orthodontist in Hurdley: People weighing up braces or aligners in Hurdley can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Sir Powys.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Old Church Stoke, Hyssington, Priest Weston, The Marsh, Snead, and Bishop's Moat follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Useful local orthodontic context for Hurdley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hurdley itself. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 15 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 16 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 22 miles away.
Hurdley in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Hurdley sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hurdley has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,742 residents in the neighbourhood around Hurdley, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Hurdley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. Families in Hurdley are served by secondary schools including The Community College, Bishop's Castle (4.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hurdley is roughly mid-table for Wales.
Hurdley at a glance
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Old Church Stoke, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hurdley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hurdley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Hurdley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hurdley
The orthodontic landscape in Hurdley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hurdley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hurdley — 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 Hurdley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hurdley
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Hurdley, Sir Powys alone. This page links onward to Old Church Stoke, Hyssington, Priest Weston, The Marsh, Snead, and Bishop's Moat for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hurdley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hurdley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hurdley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hurdley is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (15.7 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (16.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hurdley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hurdley, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 14.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hurdley?
The nearest practice to Hurdley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 16.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (16.6 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (16.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hurdley, Sir Powys?
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 Hurdley, Sir Powys?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.