Orthodontic practices near Knowlegate
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Knowlegate; 22 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 13.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 13.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 13.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 14.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 15.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 18.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 19.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 19.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knowlegate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 13.2 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (13.9 miles east) and Broseley (18.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 13.2 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 13.9 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 18.0 miles north |
| Worcester | 7 | 19.1 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 13 | 19.2 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 3 | 19.9 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 Knowlegate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 19.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 19.7 miles east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 13.9 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-east |
| Stella Dental StaffordStourbridge | 4.9 (370 reviews) | 19.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knowlegate 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 588th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 3.9 miles The Lacon Childe School — 4.7 miles Ludlow Church of England School — 5.9 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 — 13 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 14 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 22 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 Knowlegate
From Knowlegate the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 13.2 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. 22 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Knowlegate list clear aligners, the nearest 13.9 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 Knowlegate 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, 15.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knowlegate to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 340 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knowlegate
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Orthodontist in Knowlegate: This page was put together for people in Knowlegate who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Shropshire.
Area profile for Knowlegate
Knowlegate is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Knowlegate sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Knowlegate, 5.8% of the 1,528 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Knowlegate; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Knowlegate attend schools such as Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (3.9 miles) and The Lacon Childe School (4.7 miles). Knowlegate's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Knowlegate is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Knowlegate is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Knowlegate sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Hope Bagot, under 1 km to the west.
Local provider signals in Knowlegate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Knowlegate itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 13 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 14 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 18 miles away.
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Related pages for Hope Bagot, Brookrow, Clee Hill, Cornbrook, Tilsop, and Whatmore are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Knowlegate
Patients in Knowlegate have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Knowlegate — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Knowlegate. ONS classifies Knowlegate as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Knowlegate sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Knowlegate's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Knowlegate, 5.8% of the 1,528 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Knowlegate has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Knowlegate attend schools such as Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (3.9 miles) and The Lacon Childe School (4.7 miles). Knowlegate's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Knowlegate sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Knowlegate is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knowlegate itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 13 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 14 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 18 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Knowlegate
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Knowlegate helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Knowlegate
Practices serving Knowlegate differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Knowlegate sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.2% of Knowlegate's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,528 residents in Knowlegate's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Knowlegate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Knowlegate are served by secondary schools including Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (3.9 miles) and The Lacon Childe School (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Knowlegate's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Knowlegate is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Knowlegate is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knowlegate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knowlegate
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Knowlegate, Shropshire. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hope Bagot, Brookrow, Clee Hill, Cornbrook, Tilsop, and Whatmore.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knowlegate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knowlegate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knowlegate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knowlegate is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 13.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (13.3 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knowlegate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knowlegate, 0 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 13.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knowlegate?
The nearest practice to Knowlegate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 15.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (18.0 miles) and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (19.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knowlegate, Shropshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Knowlegate, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.