Orthodontic practices near Lythbank
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Lythbank, 11 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 1.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 1.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 3.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 3.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 3.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 3.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lythbank with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 1.3 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (3.8 miles north) and Wellington (11.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 3.8 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 11.5 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 13.3 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 13.6 miles east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 14.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lythbank
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 17.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 17.5 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 3.7 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 13.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lythbank 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,300 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 71 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 | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 34th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meole Brace School — 2.4 miles The Priory School — 2.6 miles Mary Webb School and Science College — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,168 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 1 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 4 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 22 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 Lythbank
Lythbank is 1.3 miles from Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (13.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (26.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Lythbank list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Lythbank are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lythbank
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lythbank, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Lythbank with the wider Shropshire area.
What official data says about Lythbank
By ONS classification, Lythbank falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.7% of Lythbank's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lythbank, 6.2% of the 1,300 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lythbank is better served than 75% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lythbank are served by secondary schools including Meole Brace School (2.4 miles) and The Priory School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Lythbank's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Lythbank sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lythbank is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
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Facts about Lythbank
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Practice data for Lythbank
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lythbank. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about a mile away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 4 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 12 miles away.
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All Orthodontic Options in Lythbank Explained
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Treatment Options in Lythbank — Local Context
Not every practice near Lythbank offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Lythbank falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lythbank. 15.7% of Lythbank's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,300 residents in Lythbank's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Lythbank has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Lythbank are Meole Brace School (2.4 miles) and The Priory School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lythbank's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Lythbank among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lythbank is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lythbank. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about a mile away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 4 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lythbank. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lythbank
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lythbank, Shropshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Great Lyth, Chatford, Exfords Green, Hook a Gate, Lythwood, and Little Lyth.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lythbank
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lythbank often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lythbank?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lythbank is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Belmont Orthodontic Centre (3.5 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lythbank?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Lythbank, 11 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lythbank?
The nearest practice to Lythbank that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 3.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.5 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lythbank, 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 Lythbank, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.