Orthodontic practices near Old Woodhouses
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Old Woodhouses; 1 practice within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 7.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Dane Bank House Dental PracticeCrewe | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (34 reviews) |
| Cheshire Dental CentreCrewe | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECrewe | 11.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Allen House Dental IpswichCrewe | 11.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (506 reviews) |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 11.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (739 reviews) |
| Middlewich Street Dental Practice LtdCrewe | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (177 reviews) |
| Lawton Dental Care - Alsager DentistAlsager | 15.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Woodhouses with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nantwich, 7.3 miles north-east; the next are Crewe (10.1 miles north-east) and Alsager (15.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich | 1 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Crewe | 6 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Alsager | 1 | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Sandbach | 2 | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 16.4 miles west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 5 | 16.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Woodhouses
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheshire Orthodontics in Sandbach (5.0 from 97 reviews), 15.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-west |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 17.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Woodhouses 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,610 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 343rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir John Talbot's School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 861 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 | Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 7 miles Dane Bank House Dental Practice, Crewe — 10 miles Lawton Dental Care - Alsager Dentist, Alsager — 16 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 57 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 Old Woodhouses
The nearest practice to Old Woodhouses is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 7.3 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dane Bank House Dental Practice (10.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cheshire Orthodontics (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Old Woodhouses list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 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 Old Woodhouses are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 7.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Old Woodhouses to Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Woodhouses
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Orthodontist in Old Woodhouses: This page was put together for people in Old Woodhouses who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Shropshire.
Old Woodhouses in context
Old Woodhouses — smaller rural: Further from 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 13.8% of Old Woodhouses's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Old Woodhouses, 4.8% of the 1,610 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Old Woodhouses usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Old Woodhouses attend schools such as Sir John Talbot's School (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Old Woodhouses's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Old Woodhouses sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Old Woodhouses is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 33 miles away.
What we know about practices near Old Woodhouses
There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Woodhouses itself. The nearest recorded are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 7 miles away; Dane Bank House Dental Practice in Crewe, about 10 miles away; and Lawton Dental Care - Alsager Dentist, about 16 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Marley Green, Pinsley Green, Broughall, Marbury, Ightfield, and Catteralslane.
Local snapshot of Old Woodhouses
Broughall is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Old Woodhouses.
The Orthodontic Journey in Old Woodhouses
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Old Woodhouses helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Old Woodhouses
Not every practice near Old Woodhouses offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Old Woodhouses is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Old Woodhouses falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.8% of Old Woodhouses's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Old Woodhouses, 4.8% of the 1,610 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Old Woodhouses usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Old Woodhouses are served by secondary schools including Sir John Talbot's School (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Old Woodhouses's Local Authority. Old Woodhouses sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Old Woodhouses is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Old Woodhouses
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Old Woodhouses has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Old Woodhouses
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Woodhouses. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Woodhouses
This part of the page places Old Woodhouses, Shropshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Marley Green, Pinsley Green, Broughall, Marbury, Ightfield, and Catteralslane.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Woodhouses
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Woodhouses often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Woodhouses?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Woodhouses is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 7.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dane Bank House Dental Practice (10.1 miles) and Cheshire Dental Centre (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Woodhouses?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Old Woodhouses, 1 practice within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nantwich, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Woodhouses?
The nearest practice to Old Woodhouses that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 7.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dane Bank House Dental Practice (10.1 miles) and Cheshire Dental Centre (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Woodhouses, 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 Old Woodhouses, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.