Orthodontic practices near Loughton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Loughton; 28 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 13.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 13.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 13.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 13.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 15.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 17.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Loughton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 13.2 miles north; the next are Kidderminster (13.5 miles east) and Stourport-on-Severn (13.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 13.2 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 13.5 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 15.2 miles north |
| Telford | 3 | 17.0 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 17.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Loughton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 18.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 19.0 miles east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 18.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Loughton 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,491 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 588th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 5.0 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 13 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 14 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 28 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 Loughton
From Loughton the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 13.2 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. 28 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (13.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Loughton list clear aligners, the nearest 13.2 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 Loughton are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 13.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Loughton to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 30 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 340 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Loughton
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Orthodontist in Loughton: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Loughton understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Shropshire.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Silvington, Bromdon, Cleeton St Mary, Burwarton, Aston Botterell, and Crumpsbrook if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Loughton
Officially, Loughton is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Loughton falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Loughton skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Loughton, 6.5% of the 1,491 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 Loughton; the nearest is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Loughton are served by secondary schools including The Lacon Childe School (5.0 miles). Loughton's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Loughton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Loughton is about 29 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Where Loughton sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Silvington, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Loughton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Loughton. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 13 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 14 miles away; and Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 14 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Loughton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Loughton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Loughton
Provision in Loughton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Loughton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Loughton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Loughton, 6.5% of the 1,491 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 Loughton; the nearest is about 13 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Loughton are The Lacon Childe School (5.0 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Loughton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Loughton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Loughton is about 29 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Loughton
The orthodontic landscape in Loughton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Loughton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Loughton — 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 Loughton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Loughton
These links help widen your research beyond Loughton, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Silvington, Bromdon, Cleeton St Mary, Burwarton, Aston Botterell, and Crumpsbrook follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Loughton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Loughton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Loughton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Loughton is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 13.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.5 miles) and Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic (13.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Loughton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Loughton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 13.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Loughton?
The nearest practice to Loughton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 13.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (14.6 miles) and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (15.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Loughton, Shropshire?
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 Loughton, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.