Orthodontic practices near Lawley
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Lawley, 10 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, 1.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 2.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 2.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 2.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 3.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 4.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lawley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Telford, 1.1 miles east; the next are Wellington (2.4 miles north-west) and Ironbridge (2.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | 4 | 1.1 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 4.0 miles south |
| Shifnal | 1 | 4.9 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 10.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lawley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 4.9 miles east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 10.8 miles west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 12.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lawley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Telford and Wrekin |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 24.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,499 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,659 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Telford and Wrekin | 28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Telford and Wrekin |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Telford Langley School — 1.2 miles Ercall Wood Academy — 1.9 miles Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,568 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 33,470 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic, Telford — 1 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 2 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 51 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 Lawley
The nearest practice to Lawley is Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 51.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (14.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Lawley list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lawley are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lawley
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Orthodontist in Lawley: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Lawley. It connects local orthodontic research in Lawley with the wider Telford and Wrekin area.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Horsehay, Lawley Common, New Works, Coalmoor, Doseley, and Lawley Bank.
What local practice data suggests in Lawley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lawley itself. The closest on record are Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about a mile away; Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 2 miles away; and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 3 miles away.
About Lawley
Just under 1 km west, New Works is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Lawley
ONS classifies Lawley as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lawley. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.5% of Lawley's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,499 residents in the neighbourhood around Lawley, 10.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lawley is better served than 75% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lawley are The Telford Langley School (1.2 miles) and Ercall Wood Academy (1.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 33,470 pupils in Lawley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lawley's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lawley is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lawley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lawley 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lawley
Not every practice near Lawley offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Lawley — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.5% of Lawley's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,499 residents in the neighbourhood around Lawley, 10.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Lawley has more choice than 75% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lawley are served by secondary schools including The Telford Langley School (1.2 miles) and Ercall Wood Academy (1.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 33,470 pupils across Lawley's Local Authority. Lawley's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lawley is about 28 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lawley
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lawley can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lawley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lawley — 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 Lawley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lawley
If Lawley, Telford and Wrekin is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Horsehay, Lawley Common, New Works, Coalmoor, Doseley, and Lawley Bank may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lawley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lawley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lawley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lawley is Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Station House Dental Practice (2.3 miles) and Elite Orthodontics (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lawley?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Lawley, 10 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lawley?
The nearest practice to Lawley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Station House Dental Practice (2.3 miles) and Smile Works Malinslee (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lawley, Telford and Wrekin?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lawley, Telford and Wrekin?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.