Orthodontic practices near Myddlewood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Myddlewood; 11 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 6.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 6.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Myddlewood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicton, 6.6 miles south; the next are Shrewsbury (6.6 miles south-east) and Oswestry (10.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 6.6 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 10.1 miles west |
| Wellington | 3 | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 15.6 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 17.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Myddlewood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 8.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Myddlewood 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,760 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 311th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Corbet School — 1.7 miles The Thomas Adams School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 691 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 — 7 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 7 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 26 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 Myddlewood
The nearest practice to Myddlewood is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 6.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Myddlewood list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Myddlewood are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 6.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Myddlewood to The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Myddlewood
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Local context for Myddlewood
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Walford, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Myddlewood
Myddlewood is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Myddlewood sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,760 residents in Myddlewood's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Myddlewood; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Myddlewood are served by secondary schools including The Corbet School (1.7 miles) and The Thomas Adams School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Myddlewood's Local Authority. Myddlewood sits close to the England average for deprivation.
What we know about practices near Myddlewood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Myddlewood. The closest on record are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 7 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 7 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 10 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Walford, Burlton, Petton, Myddle, Old Woods, and Weston Lullingfields if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Myddlewood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Myddlewood has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Myddlewood — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Myddlewood vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Myddlewood is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Myddlewood's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,760 residents in Myddlewood's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Myddlewood; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Myddlewood are The Corbet School (1.7 miles) and The Thomas Adams School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Myddlewood's Local Authority. Myddlewood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Myddlewood. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 7 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 7 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Myddlewood
Orthodontic treatment in Myddlewood 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Myddlewood
Treatment in Myddlewood 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 Myddlewood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Myddlewood
This section helps connect Myddlewood, Shropshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering Walford, Burlton, Petton, Myddle, Old Woods, and Weston Lullingfields may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Myddlewood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Myddlewood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Myddlewood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Myddlewood is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 6.6 miles to the south. The next closest are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (6.6 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Myddlewood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Myddlewood, 11 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicton, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Myddlewood?
The nearest practice to Myddlewood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 6.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Myddlewood, 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 Myddlewood, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.