Orthodontic practices near Low Town
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Low Town; 4 practices within 10 and 93 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 6.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 9.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 9.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 11.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 11.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Stourbridge Dental & Implant ClinicStourbridge | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (254 reviews) |
| Richmond House Dental PracticeStourbridge | 11.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Low Town with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 6.5 miles north-west; the next are Ironbridge (7.6 miles north) and Shifnal (9.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 7.6 miles north |
| Shifnal | 1 | 9.5 miles north |
| Telford | 2 | 9.8 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 11 | 11.4 miles south-east |
| Wolverhampton | 7 | 11.5 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 Low Town
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 9.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Low Town 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,565 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,791 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 306th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bridgnorth Endowed School — 0.7 miles Oldbury Wells School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,341 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 6 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 8 miles Shifnal Dental Care, Shifnal — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 93 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 Low Town
From Low Town the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 6.5 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 93.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (11.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Low Town list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Low Town are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Low Town to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Low Town
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Low Town, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just Low Town.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Low Town
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Low Town. The nearest we do hold are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 8 miles away; and Shifnal Dental Care, about 10 miles away.
Where Low Town sits locally
Bridgnorth is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Low Town.
Area profile for Low Town
Low Town is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Low Town. Low Town's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Low Town, 7.2% of the 1,565 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Low Town has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Low Town are Bridgnorth Endowed School (0.7 miles) and Oldbury Wells School (0.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Low Town's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Low Town is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Low Town is about 22 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Low Town
Patients in Low Town have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Low Town
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Low Town — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Low Town
Orthodontic treatment in Low Town is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Low Town
Practices serving Low Town differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Low Town as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Low Town, 7.2% of the 1,565 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Low Town usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 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 Low Town are Bridgnorth Endowed School (0.7 miles) and Oldbury Wells School (0.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Low Town's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Low Town's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Low Town is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Low Town. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Low Town
If Low Town, Shropshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Bridgnorth, Danesford, Knowle Sands, Eardington, Swancote, and Astley Abbots can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Low Town
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Low Town often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Low Town?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Low Town is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (7.6 miles) and Shifnal Dental Care (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Low Town?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Low Town, 4 practices within 10 miles and 93 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Low Town?
The nearest practice to Low Town that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (7.6 miles) and Shifnal Dental Care (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Low Town, 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 Low Town, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.