Orthodontic practices near Main
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Main; 10 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 11.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 11.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 17.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 18.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 19.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 19.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 19.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 19.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 19.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Main with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 11.2 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (17.6 miles east) and Shrewsbury (18.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 17.6 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 18.2 miles east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 23.1 miles north |
| Wrexham | 4 | 23.3 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 29.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Main
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shrewsbury Dental Lab (5.0 from 14 reviews), 18.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 18.2 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 19.6 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 4.9 (52 reviews) | 19.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Main at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,399 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 76th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 11 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 18 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 18 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, 10 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 Main
The nearest practice to Main is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 11.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (23.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Main list clear aligners, the nearest 17.6 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 Main are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 19.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Main to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Main
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What official data says about Main
Main is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 2,399 residents in Main's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Main has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Main's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
What we know about practices near Main
There is no orthodontist on our records in Main itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 11 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 18 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 18 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Main
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Main often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Main?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Main is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 11.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (17.6 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (18.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Main?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Main, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Main?
The nearest practice to Main that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 19.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (19.6 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (19.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Main, Sir Powys?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Main, Sir Powys?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.