Orthodontic practices near Loppington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Loppington; 1 practice within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 9.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 10.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 10.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 10.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 10.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 10.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 10.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 10.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Loppington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 9.3 miles south; the next are Bicton (10.1 miles south) and Oswestry (10.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 9.3 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 10.1 miles south |
| Oswestry | 1 | 10.8 miles west |
| Wrexham | 4 | 15.2 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 16.3 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 Loppington
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), 11.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 11.0 miles south |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 10.1 miles south |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 15.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Loppington 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 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,744 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 35 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 441st closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Thomas Adams School — 2.5 miles The Corbet School — 5.2 miles Lakelands Academy — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,214 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 — 9 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 10 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 25 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 Loppington
From Loppington the nearest practice is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 9.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (16 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Loppington list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Loppington are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 9.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Loppington to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Loppington
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Orthodontist in Loppington: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Loppington? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Loppington with the wider Shropshire area.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Brownheath, Noneley, English Frankton, Burlton, Cockshutt, and Hampton Bank.
Local treatment availability around Loppington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Loppington itself. The closest on record are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 9 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 10 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 11 miles away.
Loppington in context
Loppington is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Loppington's under-16 share sits at 17.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,744 residents in Loppington's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Loppington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Loppington attend schools such as The Thomas Adams School (2.5 miles) and The Corbet School (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Loppington's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Loppington is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Loppington is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 39 miles away.
About Loppington
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Brownheath, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Loppington
Orthodontic treatment in Loppington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Loppington
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Loppington
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Loppington — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Loppington Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Loppington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Loppington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Loppington — 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 Loppington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Loppington
These links help widen your research beyond Loppington, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Brownheath, Noneley, English Frankton, Burlton, Cockshutt, and Hampton Bank can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Loppington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Loppington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Loppington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Loppington is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 9.3 miles to the south. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (10.1 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Loppington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Loppington, 1 practice within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Loppington?
The nearest practice to Loppington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 9.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (10.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Loppington, 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 Loppington, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.