Orthodontic practices near Knolton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Knolton; 6 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 7.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 7.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 8.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 8.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 9.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 9.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 15.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (31 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 15.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knolton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wrexham, 7.7 miles north-west; the next are Oswestry (8.0 miles south-west) and Rhosllannerchrugog (9.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham | 4 | 7.7 miles north-west |
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Chester | 8 | 15.3 miles north |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 15.3 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knolton
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), 18.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 18.0 miles south-east |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 17.6 miles north |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 17.6 miles north |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 15.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knolton 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 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,513 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wrexham | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 108 places in the county (the county median is 3.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Wrexham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lakelands Academy — 2.6 miles St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 4.4 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 | Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 8 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 8 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 35 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 Knolton
From Knolton the nearest practice is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 7.7 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 are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (17.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Knolton list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Knolton are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knolton to Ruabon Road Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knolton
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Orthodontist in Knolton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Knolton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Wrexham.
Local orthodontic signals in Knolton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Knolton. The nearest we do hold are Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8 miles away; Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 8 miles away; and Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 10 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Nearby location pages including Gadlas, Elson, Criftins, Gravel Hole, Greenhill Bank, and Ellesmere can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for Knolton
Knolton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.6% of Knolton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,513 residents in Knolton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Wrexham. People in Knolton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Knolton are Lakelands Academy (2.6 miles) and St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Knolton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Knolton close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Knolton is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Knolton in numbers
Gadlas is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Knolton.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Knolton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Knolton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Knolton
Provision in Knolton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Knolton falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Knolton falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Knolton's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,513 residents in Knolton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Wrexham. People in Knolton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Knolton are served by secondary schools including Lakelands Academy (2.6 miles) and St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Knolton's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Knolton is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Knolton is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Knolton Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Knolton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Knolton
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 Knolton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knolton
These links help widen your research beyond Knolton, Wrexham if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Gadlas, Elson, Criftins, Gravel Hole, Greenhill Bank, and Ellesmere for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knolton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knolton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knolton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knolton is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 7.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta (8.0 miles) and Wrexham Dental Works (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knolton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knolton, 6 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wrexham, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knolton?
The nearest practice to Knolton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 7.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (8.4 miles) and Signature Smiles (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knolton, Wrexham?
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 Knolton, Wrexham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.