Orthodontic practices near Leaton Knolls
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Leaton Knolls, 11 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 2.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 2.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 2.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 3.1 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 3.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Leaton Knolls with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 2.4 miles south-east; the next are Bicton (2.6 miles south) and Wellington (11.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 2.6 miles south |
| Wellington | 3 | 11.3 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 12.8 miles east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.4 miles north-west |
| Broseley | 1 | 15.7 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 Leaton Knolls
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 18.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 2.5 miles south |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Leaton Knolls 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,324 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 63rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shrewsbury Academy — 2.7 miles Belvidere School — 3.7 miles The Priory School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 817 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 2 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 3 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 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 Leaton Knolls
The nearest practice to Leaton Knolls is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Leaton Knolls list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Leaton Knolls are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 2.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Leaton Knolls
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Orthodontist in Leaton Knolls: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Leaton Knolls keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Shropshire.
What we know about practices near Leaton Knolls
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Leaton Knolls itself. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 2 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 3 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 11 miles away.
Area profile for Leaton Knolls
ONS classifies Leaton Knolls as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Leaton Knolls falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Leaton Knolls's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,324 residents in Leaton Knolls's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Leaton Knolls 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. Secondary-age pupils near Leaton Knolls attend schools such as Shrewsbury Academy (2.7 miles) and Belvidere School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Leaton Knolls's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Leaton Knolls close to the England median.
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Leaton Knolls
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Leaton Knolls
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Leaton Knolls helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Leaton Knolls
Provision in Leaton Knolls varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Leaton Knolls — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.8% of Leaton Knolls's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,324 residents in Leaton Knolls's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Leaton Knolls has more choice than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Leaton Knolls are Shrewsbury Academy (2.7 miles) and Belvidere School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Leaton Knolls's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Leaton Knolls's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Leaton Knolls. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leaton Knolls
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leaton Knolls often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leaton Knolls?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leaton Knolls is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 2.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Shrewsbury Dental Lab (2.5 miles) and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leaton Knolls?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Leaton Knolls, 11 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leaton Knolls?
The nearest practice to Leaton Knolls that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 2.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (2.8 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leaton Knolls, 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 Leaton Knolls, Shropshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.