Orthodontic practices near Nills Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Nills Hill; 11 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 6.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 6.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 7.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nills Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (6.4 miles north-east) and Wellington (15.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 15.9 miles east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Broseley | 1 | 17.2 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 17.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nills Hill
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), 7.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 18.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nills Hill 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,990 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 142 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 237th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mary Webb School and Science College — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 632 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 6 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 6 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 21 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 Nills Hill
From Nills Hill the nearest practice is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 5.5 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (17.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Nills Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 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 Nills Hill are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 7.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Nills Hill to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nills Hill
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What official data says about Nills Hill
ONS classifies Nills Hill as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Nills Hill falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.8% of Nills Hill's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Nills Hill, 7.6% of the 1,990 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Nills Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Nills Hill are served by secondary schools including Mary Webb School and Science College (0.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Nills Hill's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Nills Hill falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
About Nills Hill
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Local provider signals in Nills Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Nills Hill itself. The closest on record are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 6 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 16 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Nills Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nills Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nills Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nills Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nills Hill is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (6.4 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nills Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Nills Hill, 11 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nills Hill?
The nearest practice to Nills Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 7.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (7.3 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nills Hill, Shropshire?
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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Nills Hill, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.