Orthodontic practices near Kerry
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Kerry. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 23.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 23.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 24.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 24.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 25.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 25.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 25.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 25.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 25.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kerry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 23.8 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (24.4 miles north-east) and Oswestry (26.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 23.8 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 24.4 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 26.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Kerry 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 |
| Population | 785 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,015 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 282nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 24 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 24 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 55 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| 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 Kerry
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Kerry; the nearest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 23.8 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 7 of the practices around Kerry list clear aligners, the nearest 24.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kerry are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 25.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kerry to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 55 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 620 to 1,240 miles and 18 to 37 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £280 to £560 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 370 to 620 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kerry
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Kerry
Orthodontist in Kerry: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Kerry? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Sir Powys. Kerry — a small village with a population of around 785 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Kerry
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Kerry sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.1% of Kerry's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,015 residents in the neighbourhood around Kerry, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Kerry usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 24 miles away. Kerry's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Kerry at a glance
Kerry has a population of around 785, making it a small village within Sir Powys. The nearest other location we cover is Penarron, around 1 km to the south-west.
Local provider signals in Kerry
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kerry itself. The closest on record are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 24 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 24 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 26 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Penarron, Penygelli, Hodley, Llanmerewig, Aberbechan, and Abermule are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kerry
Orthodontic treatment in Kerry is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Kerry — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kerry
Patients in Kerry have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Kerry — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Kerry itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 14 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Kerry is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Kerry's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,015 residents in Kerry's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kerry; the nearest is about 24 miles away. Kerry's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Kerry itself. The closest on record are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 24 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 24 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 26 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kerry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kerry
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Kerry, Sir Powys. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Penarron, Penygelli, Hodley, Llanmerewig, Aberbechan, and Abermule.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kerry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kerry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kerry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kerry is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 23.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (24.4 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (24.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kerry?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kerry, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 23.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kerry?
The nearest practice to Kerry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 25.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (25.5 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (25.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kerry, Sir Powys?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kerry, Sir Powys?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.