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Orthodontic practices near Longford Turning

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Longford Turning; 51 practices within 20. The closest is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.5 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich11.5 miles north✓✓✓4.6 (58 reviews)
Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford12.6 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (5 reviews)
Serene Dental LtdTelford12.8 miles south✓–✓4.6 (45 reviews)
Dane Bank House Dental PracticeCrewe13.0 miles north✓––4.2 (34 reviews)
Cheshire Dental CentreCrewe13.2 miles north✓––4.6 (53 reviews)
Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington13.7 miles south–––4.7 (10 reviews)
Smile Works MalinsleeWellington13.7 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (394 reviews)
Elite OrthodonticsWellington13.9 miles south–––5.0 (2 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Longford Turning with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nantwich, 11.5 miles north; the next are Telford (12.6 miles south) and Crewe (13.0 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Nantwich111.5 miles north
Telford412.6 miles south
Crewe613.0 miles north
Wellington313.7 miles south
Barlaston114.3 miles east
Basford, Stoke-on-Trent314.3 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 Longford Turning

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford (4.9 from 1,702 reviews), 16.2 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford4.9 (1,702 reviews)16.2 miles south
The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe4.9 (739 reviews)14.1 miles north
Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent4.9 (407 reviews)14.7 miles north-east
Smile Works MalinsleeWellington4.9 (394 reviews)13.7 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Longford Turning at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaShropshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1617.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,266 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,229 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Shropshire539th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Grove School — 1.4 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 856 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesBaran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 12 miles
Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 13 miles
Dane Bank House Dental Practice, Crewe — 13 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 51 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistEccleshall Dental Clinic — 11 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 Longford Turning

The nearest practice to Longford Turning is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 51 practices are within 20 miles.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (14.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Longford Turning list clear aligners, the nearest 11.5 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Longford Turning are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Longford Turning to Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Longford Turning

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Orthodontist in Longford Turning: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Longford Turning. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Shropshire.

Local provider signals in Longford Turning

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Longford Turning itself. The closest on record are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 12 miles away; Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 13 miles away; and Dane Bank House Dental Practice in Crewe, about 13 miles away.

Compare nearby areas

You can continue browsing related location pages including Little Drayton, Longslow, Spoonley, Buntingsdale Estate, Market Drayton, and Smythemoor if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Where Longford Turning sits locally

Just under 1 km east, Little Drayton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

The local picture in Longford Turning

Officially, Longford Turning is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Longford Turning's under-16 share sits at 17.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,266 residents in the neighbourhood around Longford Turning, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Longford Turning has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Longford Turning attend schools such as The Grove School (1.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Longford Turning's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Longford Turning among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longford Turning is about 38 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.

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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Longford Turning

No orthodontic practice covers Longford Turning directly, though Eccleshall Dental Clinic (about 11 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Longford Turning is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Longford Turning's under-16 share sits at 17.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Longford Turning, 7% of the 1,266 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Longford Turning has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Longford Turning are The Grove School (1.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Longford Turning's Local Authority. Longford Turning's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Longford Turning is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Orthodontic Treatments in Longford Turning

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Longford Turning has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Longford Turning

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Longford Turning — 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 Longford Turning. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Longford Turning

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longford Turning often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longford Turning?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longford Turning is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 11.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (12.6 miles) and Serene Dental Ltd (12.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Longford Turning?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Longford Turning, 0 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nantwich, 11.5 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longford Turning?

The nearest practice to Longford Turning that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 11.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (12.6 miles) and Serene Dental Ltd (12.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longford Turning, Shropshire?

Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longford Turning, Shropshire?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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TitleLongford Turning, Shropshire Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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