Orthodontic practices near Nox
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Nox, 11 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 3.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 3.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 3.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 4.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 5.1 miles 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 Nox with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicton, 3.4 miles north-east; the next are Shrewsbury (3.9 miles north-east) and Oswestry (13.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 14.6 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 16.5 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 17.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nox
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), 5.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 17.0 miles east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 18.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nox 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 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,707 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 116th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mary Webb School and Science College — 3.0 miles Meole Brace School — 4.2 miles The Priory School — 4.3 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 | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 3 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 4 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 14 miles |
| 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 Nox
Nox is 3.4 miles from The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. 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: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Nox list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Nox 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, 4.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nox
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Orthodontist in Nox: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Nox understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Nox with the wider Shropshire area.
Local snapshot of Nox
Ford Heath is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Nox.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Ford Heath, Halston, Yockleton, Butlane Head, Chavel, and Sascott as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Nox
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Nox. The closest on record are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 3 miles away; Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 4 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Nox
Nox's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Nox sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Nox's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,707 residents in Nox's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Nox is better served than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Nox attend schools such as Mary Webb School and Science College (3.0 miles) and Meole Brace School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Nox's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Nox sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Nox
The orthodontic landscape in Nox offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Nox
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Nox practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Nox
Many people in Nox delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Nox
Orthodontic practices in and around Nox vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Nox — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 13.3% of Nox's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Nox, 6% of the 1,707 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Nox is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Nox are served by secondary schools including Mary Webb School and Science College (3.0 miles) and Meole Brace School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Nox's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Nox sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nox. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nox
This part of the page places Nox, Shropshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Ford Heath, Halston, Yockleton, Butlane Head, Chavel, and Sascott.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nox
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nox often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nox?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nox is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 3.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Shrewsbury Dental Lab (3.9 miles) and Bayston Hill Dental Practice (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nox?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Nox, 11 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nox?
The nearest practice to Nox that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 4.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.0 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nox, Shropshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Nox, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.