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Orthodontic practices near Mitnell

On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Mitnell; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 18.5 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford18.5 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (146 reviews)
Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford18.9 miles south––✓4.8 (314 reviews)
Willows DentistryHereford18.9 miles south✓–✓4.9 (196 reviews)
Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford19.0 miles south–––4.7 (14 reviews)
Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford19.0 miles south–––5.0 (2 reviews)
St.Owen Dental StudioHereford19.0 miles south–––3.7 (21 reviews)
The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford19.0 miles south––✓4.9 (160 reviews)
Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford19.1 miles south–––2.9 (16 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Mitnell with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 18.5 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (19.5 miles east) and Kidderminster (20.4 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Hereford918.5 miles south
Stourport-on-Severn219.5 miles east
Kidderminster320.4 miles east
Broseley122.3 miles north-east
Great Malvern422.8 miles south-east
Worcester823.5 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 Mitnell

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 18.9 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Willows DentistryHereford4.9 (196 reviews)18.9 miles south
The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford4.9 (160 reviews)19.0 miles south
Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford4.9 (146 reviews)18.5 miles south
Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn4.9 (95 reviews)19.5 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Mitnell at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaShropshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,286 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre51 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Shropshire677th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 37 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsLudlow Church of England School — 3.3 miles
Wigmore School — 5.1 miles
Schools in council area182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 18 miles
Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 20 miles
Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 20 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistmydentist — 13 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 Mitnell

Mitnell is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 18.5 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 11 practices are within 20 miles.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (20.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (18.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Mitnell list clear aligners, the nearest 18.5 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mitnell are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 18.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mitnell to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 40 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 480 to 960 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Mitnell

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Orthodontist in Mitnell: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Mitnell often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Mitnell with the wider Shropshire area.

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For a broader view, related location pages cover Batchcott, Richards Castle, Ashford Bowdler, Orleton, Ludford, and Orleton Common as well as this one.

About Mitnell

Just around 1 km south, Richards Castle is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Practice data for Mitnell

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mitnell itself. The closest on record are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 20 miles away; and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 20 miles away.

Mitnell in context

ONS classifies Mitnell as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Mitnell falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Mitnell skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,286 residents in Mitnell's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Mitnell; the nearest is about 19 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Mitnell attend schools such as Ludlow Church of England School (3.3 miles) and Wigmore School (5.1 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Mitnell's Local Authority. Mitnell sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Mitnell is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

All Orthodontic Options in Mitnell Explained

The orthodontic landscape in Mitnell offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Mitnell

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Mitnell — 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 Mitnell

Starting orthodontic treatment in Mitnell can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Mitnell — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mitnell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Mitnell

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mitnell often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mitnell?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mitnell is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (18.9 miles) and Willows Dentistry (18.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Mitnell?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mitnell, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 18.5 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mitnell?

The nearest practice to Mitnell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 18.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (18.9 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (19.4 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mitnell, Shropshire?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mitnell, Shropshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleMitnell, Shropshire Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
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