Orthodontic practices near Lower Faintree
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Faintree; 1 practice within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 8.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 10.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 12.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 13.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 14.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Faintree with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 8.6 miles north; the next are Ironbridge (10.5 miles north) and Telford (12.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 8.6 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 10.5 miles north |
| Telford | 4 | 12.4 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 14.3 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 Lower Faintree
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 13.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Faintree 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,326 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 413th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oldbury Wells School — 4.5 miles Bridgnorth Endowed 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 — 9 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 10 miles Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic, Telford — 12 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, 67 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 Lower Faintree
From Lower Faintree the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 8.6 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 67.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Lower Faintree list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Faintree are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 8.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Faintree to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd 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 220 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Faintree
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Orthodontist in Lower Faintree: Before booking anything in Lower Faintree, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Shropshire.
Local provider signals in Lower Faintree
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Faintree. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 9 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 10 miles away; and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 12 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Chetton, Wrickton, Neenton, Charlcotte, Duddlewick, and Middleton Scriven.
A quick look at Lower Faintree
Heading west for around 2 km brings you to Neenton, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Lower Faintree
Lower Faintree's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lower Faintree. Lower Faintree's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 2,326 residents in Lower Faintree's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Lower Faintree has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lower Faintree are served by secondary schools including Oldbury Wells School (4.5 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (5.0 miles). Lower Faintree's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Lower Faintree is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Faintree is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Faintree
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Faintree has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lower Faintree
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lower Faintree — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Faintree
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lower Faintree can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Lower Faintree
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Faintree
Not every practice near Lower Faintree offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Lower Faintree — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15% of Lower Faintree's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 2,326 residents in Lower Faintree's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lower Faintree; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Faintree attend schools such as Oldbury Wells School (4.5 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (5.0 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Lower Faintree's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Lower Faintree close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Faintree is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 26 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 Lower Faintree. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Faintree
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lower Faintree, Shropshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Chetton, Wrickton, Neenton, Charlcotte, Duddlewick, and Middleton Scriven.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Faintree
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Faintree often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Faintree?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Faintree is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (10.5 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (12.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Faintree?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Faintree, 1 practice within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 8.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Faintree?
The nearest practice to Lower Faintree that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (10.5 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Faintree, Shropshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Faintree, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.