Orthodontic practices near Lostford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lostford; 49 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 11.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 11.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 12.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 12.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 12.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 12.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 12.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 13.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 13.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lostford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Telford, 11.7 miles south; the next are Wellington (12.4 miles south) and Shrewsbury (12.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | 4 | 11.7 miles south |
| Wellington | 3 | 12.4 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Nantwich | 1 | 13.0 miles north |
| Crewe | 6 | 14.9 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 15.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lostford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 16.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lostford 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 | 12.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 549th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Grove School — 3.9 miles |
| 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 | Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 12 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 12 miles The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 49 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 Lostford
From Lostford the nearest practice is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 11.7 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. 49 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Lostford list clear aligners, the nearest 11.7 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 Lostford are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 11.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lostford to Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) 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 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 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 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lostford
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Local orthodontic signals in Lostford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lostford. The nearest recorded are Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 12 miles away; Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 12 miles away; and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 12 miles away.
Lostford in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Wollerton, around 1 km to the south.
What official data says about Lostford
Lostford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Lostford's under-16 share, 12.1%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,474 residents in the neighbourhood around Lostford, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Lostford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Lostford are The Grove School (3.9 miles). Lostford's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lostford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Lostford is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lostford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lostford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lostford
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lostford — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Lostford as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. With just 12.1% of residents under 16, Lostford skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,474 residents in Lostford's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Lostford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lostford are served by secondary schools including The Grove School (3.9 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Lostford's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Lostford is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lostford is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lostford
The orthodontic landscape in Lostford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. 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 Lostford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lostford — 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 Lostford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lostford
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Lostford, Shropshire. Nearby pages covering Wollerton, Mickley, Ternhill, Smythemoor, Heathbrook, and Hodnet may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lostford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lostford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lostford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lostford is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 11.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Serene Dental Ltd (12.1 miles) and Manor Orthodontic Clinic (12.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lostford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lostford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Telford, 11.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lostford?
The nearest practice to Lostford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 11.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Serene Dental Ltd (12.1 miles) and Smile Works Malinslee (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lostford, 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 Lostford, Shropshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.