Orthodontic practices near Knowbury
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Knowbury; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 14.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 14.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 15.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 15.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 16.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 17.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 19.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 20.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knowbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 14.6 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (15.1 miles east) and Broseley (17.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 14.6 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 15.1 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 17.7 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 19.9 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 13 | 20.2 miles east |
| Worcester | 5 | 20.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knowbury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster (4.9 from 846 reviews), 15.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 19.9 miles north |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 4.9 (221 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 4.9 (153 reviews) | 17.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knowbury 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 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,286 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 620th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ludlow Church of England School — 4.6 miles Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 4.6 miles The Lacon Childe School — 5.8 miles |
| 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 | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 15 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 15 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 18 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, 7 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 Knowbury
From Knowbury the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 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. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Knowbury list clear aligners, the nearest 15.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Knowbury are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 16.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knowbury to Mercian House 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 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knowbury
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Orthodontist in Knowbury: This page was put together for people in Knowbury who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Shropshire.
Knowbury in context
By ONS classification, Knowbury falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Knowbury falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Knowbury skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,286 residents in Knowbury's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Knowbury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Knowbury are served by secondary schools including Ludlow Church of England School (4.6 miles) and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (4.6 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Knowbury's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Knowbury is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Knowbury is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
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Related pages for Farden, Clee Hill, Snittongate, Hope Bagot, Bitterley, and Snitton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Knowbury
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knowbury itself. The nearest we do hold are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 15 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 15 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 18 miles away.
Where Knowbury sits locally
Just around 1 km north, Farden is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Knowbury
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Knowbury can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Knowbury
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Knowbury — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Knowbury
Orthodontic treatment in Knowbury is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Knowbury
Every case in Knowbury follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knowbury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knowbury
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Knowbury, Shropshire alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Farden, Clee Hill, Snittongate, Hope Bagot, Bitterley, and Snitton may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knowbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knowbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knowbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knowbury is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 14.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (14.7 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (15.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knowbury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knowbury, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 14.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knowbury?
The nearest practice to Knowbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 16.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (17.7 miles) and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (19.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knowbury, Shropshire?
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 Knowbury, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.