Orthodontic practices near Long Lane
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Long Lane, 18 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, 2.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 2.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 2.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 2.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 3.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 4.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 4.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 8.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Lane with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wellington, 2.7 miles south; the next are Telford (3.0 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (8.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 3 | 2.7 miles south |
| Telford | 4 | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 8.0 miles west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Lane
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 8.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.8 miles west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 10.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Lane 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,977 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 96 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 | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Telford and Wrekin | 61st closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Telford and Wrekin |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Charlton School — 2.3 miles Ercall Wood Academy — 3.4 miles Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,218 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 | Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 3 miles Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 3 miles The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 31 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 Long Lane
The nearest practice to Long Lane is Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, 2.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (18.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Long Lane list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 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 Long Lane are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Works Malinslee in Wellington, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Lane
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Orthodontist in Long Lane: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Long Lane? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Telford and Wrekin.
Useful local orthodontic context for Long Lane
There is no orthodontist on our records in Long Lane itself. The nearest we do hold are Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 3 miles away; Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 3 miles away; and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 8 miles away.
Where Long Lane sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Sleapford, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Long Lane
Long Lane — 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. 16.2% of Long Lane's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Long Lane, 7.2% of the 1,977 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Long Lane has more choice than 64% of towns in England. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Long Lane are served by secondary schools including Charlton School (2.3 miles) and Ercall Wood Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Long Lane's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 33,470 pupils, according to DfE figures. Long Lane's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Lane is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Sleapford, Sleap, Admaston, Crudgington, Dothill, and Eyton upon the Weald Moors are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Lane
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Long Lane helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Long Lane follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Long Lane
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Long Lane has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Long Lane — Local Context
Practices serving Long Lane differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Long Lane is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Long Lane falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Long Lane's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,977 residents in Long Lane's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. Long Lane has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Long Lane are served by secondary schools including Charlton School (2.3 miles) and Ercall Wood Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Long Lane's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 33,470 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Long Lane is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Lane is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Lane itself. The nearest we do hold are Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 3 miles away; Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 3 miles away; and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 8 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Lane. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Lane
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Long Lane, Telford and Wrekin alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Sleapford, Sleap, Admaston, Crudgington, Dothill, and Eyton upon the Weald Moors follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Lane
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Lane often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Lane?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Lane is Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 2.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Works Malinslee (2.7 miles) and Elite Orthodontics (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Lane?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Long Lane, 18 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Lane?
The nearest practice to Long Lane that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Works Malinslee in Wellington, about 2.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (3.0 miles) and Serene Dental Ltd (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Lane, Telford and Wrekin?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Long Lane, Telford and Wrekin?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.