Orthodontic practices near Long Meadowend
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Long Meadowend; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 17.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 17.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 19.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 19.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 19.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 19.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 19.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 19.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 19.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Meadowend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 17.4 miles north; the next are Bicton (19.9 miles north) and Broseley (20.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 17.4 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 19.9 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 20.6 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 22.8 miles north-east |
| Telford | 3 | 23.6 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 23.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Meadowend
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 19.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 19.6 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 19.9 miles north |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 19.9 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 4.9 (52 reviews) | 19.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Meadowend 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 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,469 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 662nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 17 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 20 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 10 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 Meadowend
Long Meadowend is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 17.4 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (20.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (25.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Long Meadowend list clear aligners, the nearest 19.6 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 Meadowend are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 19.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Meadowend to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 40 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 450 to 900 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £405 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Meadowend
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What local practice data suggests in Long Meadowend
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Long Meadowend. The closest on record are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 17 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 20 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 21 miles away.
What official data says about Long Meadowend
Long Meadowend — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Long Meadowend, 6.4% of the 1,469 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Long Meadowend; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Long Meadowend's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Long Meadowend close to the England median.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Meadowend
Starting orthodontic treatment in Long Meadowend can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Long Meadowend
There's no orthodontist on record in Long Meadowend itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 10 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Long Meadowend is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Long Meadowend falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Long Meadowend's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,469 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Meadowend, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Long Meadowend has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Long Meadowend's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Long Meadowend is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Long Meadowend Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Long Meadowend has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Long Meadowend — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Long Meadowend itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 10 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Long Meadowend is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Long Meadowend's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,469 residents in Long Meadowend's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Long Meadowend has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Long Meadowend's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Long Meadowend sits close to the England average for deprivation. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Meadowend itself. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 17 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 20 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 21 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 Meadowend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Meadowend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Meadowend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Meadowend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Meadowend is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 17.4 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (19.6 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (19.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Meadowend?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Meadowend, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 17.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Meadowend?
The nearest practice to Long Meadowend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 19.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include St Johns Hill Dental (19.7 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (19.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Meadowend, Shropshire?
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 Long Meadowend, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.