Orthodontic practices near Meadowley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Meadowley; 3 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 9.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 10.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 11.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 11.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 12.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 12.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meadowley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 5.7 miles north; the next are Ironbridge (7.6 miles north) and Telford (9.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 5.7 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 7.6 miles north |
| Telford | 4 | 9.6 miles north |
| Shifnal | 1 | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 11.8 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 14.0 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 Meadowley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 10.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 14.9 miles east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 9.6 miles north |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meadowley 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,460 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 | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 253rd 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 — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oldbury Wells School — 2.7 miles Bridgnorth Endowed School — 3.0 miles William Brookes School — 5.8 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 Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic, Telford — 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 | 3 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 Meadowley
From Meadowley the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.7 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (14.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Meadowley list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Meadowley are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Meadowley 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meadowley
Shropshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Meadowley
Orthodontist in Meadowley: This page was put together for people in Meadowley who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Meadowley with the wider Shropshire area.
Meadowley in context
Meadowley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Meadowley's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,460 residents in the neighbourhood around Meadowley, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Meadowley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Meadowley are served by secondary schools including Oldbury Wells School (2.7 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Meadowley's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Meadowley sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Meadowley is about 25 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Morville, The Lye, Upton Cressett, Aston Eyre, Chetton, and Underton.
About Meadowley
Just under 1 km east, The Lye is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Meadowley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Meadowley itself. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 8 miles away; and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Meadowley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Meadowley has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Meadowley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Meadowley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Meadowley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Meadowley 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Meadowley
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Meadowley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Meadowley as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Meadowley falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,460 residents in Meadowley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Meadowley; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Meadowley are served by secondary schools including Oldbury Wells School (2.7 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Meadowley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Meadowley close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Meadowley is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 25 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 Meadowley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meadowley
This part of the page places Meadowley, Shropshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Morville, The Lye, Upton Cressett, Aston Eyre, Chetton, and Underton may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Meadowley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meadowley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meadowley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meadowley is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 5.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (7.6 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meadowley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Meadowley, 3 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meadowley?
The nearest practice to Meadowley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 5.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (7.6 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meadowley, 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 Meadowley, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.