Orthodontic practices near Meole Brace
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Meole Brace, 12 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Belmont Orthodontic Centre in Shrewsbury, 1.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 1.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 1.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Meole Brace with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 1.1 miles north; the next are Bicton (2.4 miles north-west) and Wellington (10.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 1.1 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 10.0 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 11.9 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 13.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Meole Brace
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 16.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meole Brace 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,597 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,711 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meole Brace School — 0.4 miles The Priory School — 0.5 miles Belvidere School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,998 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 | Belmont Orthodontic Centre, Shrewsbury — 1 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 2 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 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 Meole Brace
Meole Brace is 1.1 miles from Belmont Orthodontic Centre in Shrewsbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (25.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Meole Brace list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Meole Brace are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Shrewsbury, 1.1 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 Meole Brace
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Orthodontist in Meole Brace: This page was put together for people in Meole Brace who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Shropshire.
Local treatment availability around Meole Brace
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Meole Brace itself. The nearest recorded are Belmont Orthodontic Centre in Shrewsbury, about a mile away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 2 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 10 miles away.
Meole Brace in context
Meole Brace's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Meole Brace falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Meole Brace's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,597 residents in the neighbourhood around Meole Brace, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Meole Brace has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Meole Brace are Meole Brace School (0.4 miles) and The Priory School (0.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Meole Brace's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Meole Brace sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Meole Brace is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
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Nearby location pages including Bayston Hill, Pulley, Coleham, Nobold, Frankwell, and Porthill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
About Meole Brace
The nearest other location we cover is Bayston Hill, around 1 km to the south.
Orthodontic Treatments in Meole Brace
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Meole Brace has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Meole Brace — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Meole Brace — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Meole Brace is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Meole Brace sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.3% of Meole Brace's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,597 residents in the neighbourhood around Meole Brace, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Meole Brace is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Meole Brace attend schools such as Meole Brace School (0.4 miles) and The Priory School (0.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Meole Brace's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Meole Brace's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Meole Brace is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Meole Brace itself. The nearest recorded are Belmont Orthodontic Centre in Shrewsbury, about a mile away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 2 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Meole Brace
Orthodontic treatment in Meole Brace 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Meole Brace
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Meole Brace runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meole Brace. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meole Brace
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Meole Brace, Shropshire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Bayston Hill, Pulley, Coleham, Nobold, Frankwell, and Porthill for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meole Brace
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meole Brace often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meole Brace?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meole Brace is Belmont Orthodontic Centre in Shrewsbury, about 1.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Bayston Hill Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meole Brace?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Meole Brace, 12 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meole Brace?
The nearest practice to Meole Brace that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD in Shrewsbury, about 1.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include New Park House Dental Centre (1.2 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meole Brace, Shropshire?
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 Meole Brace, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.