Orthodontic practices near Monkmoor
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Monkmoor, 14 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 0.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 1.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Monkmoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 0.9 miles north-west; the next are Bicton (3.3 miles west) and Wellington (8.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Bicton | 1 | 3.3 miles west |
| Wellington | 3 | 8.4 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 10.1 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 12.8 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 Monkmoor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 15.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 15.0 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 1.5 miles south-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 11.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Monkmoor 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,368 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,098 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% 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 | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belvidere School — 0.7 miles Shrewsbury Academy — 0.8 miles The Priory School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,815 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — under a mile The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 3 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Monkmoor
The nearest practice to Monkmoor is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (10.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (24.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Monkmoor list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Monkmoor are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Monkmoor
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Orthodontist in Monkmoor: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Monkmoor understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Shropshire.
Area profile for Monkmoor
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Monkmoor sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 21.1% of Monkmoor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,368 residents in the neighbourhood around Monkmoor, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Monkmoor is better served 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 Monkmoor are Belvidere School (0.7 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (0.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Monkmoor's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Monkmoor among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Monkmoor is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Monkmoor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Monkmoor itself. The nearest recorded are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, under a mile away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 3 miles away; and Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 8 miles away.
Facts about Monkmoor
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Underdale, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Underdale, Heathgates, Sundorne, Cherry Orchard, Ditherington, and Harlescott if you are weighing up more than one location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Monkmoor
Many people in Monkmoor delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Monkmoor follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Monkmoor
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Monkmoor can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Monkmoor offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Monkmoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Monkmoor
These local links are here for anyone comparing Monkmoor, Shropshire against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Underdale, Heathgates, Sundorne, Cherry Orchard, Ditherington, and Harlescott.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Monkmoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Monkmoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Monkmoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Monkmoor is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Monkmoor?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Monkmoor, 14 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Monkmoor?
The nearest practice to Monkmoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Monkmoor, Shropshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Monkmoor, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.