Orthodontic practices near Palms Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Palms Hill; 10 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 9.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 9.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 9.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 9.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 9.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Palms Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 7.6 miles south; the next are Bicton (9.4 miles south-west) and Wellington (12.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 7.6 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 14.2 miles west |
| Nantwich | 1 | 17.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Palms Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 18.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 9.6 miles south |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 15.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Palms 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,744 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 35 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 354th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Thomas Adams School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,214 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 — 8 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 9 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 12 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 | 10 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 Palms Hill
From Palms Hill the nearest practice is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 7.6 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Palms Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Palms Hill are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 7.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Palms Hill to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Palms Hill
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Orthodontist in Palms Hill: This page was put together for people in Palms Hill who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Palms Hill and the wider Shropshire area.
The local picture in Palms Hill
ONS classifies Palms Hill as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Palms Hill falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 17.7% of Palms Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,744 residents in the neighbourhood around Palms Hill, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Palms Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Palms Hill attend schools such as The Thomas Adams School (1.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Palms Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Palms Hill is roughly mid-table for England.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Palms Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Palms Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 8 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 9 miles away; and Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 12 miles away.
Palms Hill in numbers
Barkers Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Palms Hill.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Palms Hill
Many people in Palms Hill 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Palms Hill
Provision in Palms Hill varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Palms Hill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Palms Hill falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,744 residents in the neighbourhood around Palms Hill, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Palms Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Palms Hill attend schools such as The Thomas Adams School (1.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Palms Hill's Local Authority. Palms Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Palms Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Palms Hill 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Palms Hill
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 Palms Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Palms Hill
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Palms Hill, Shropshire with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Barkers Green, Tilley, Wem, Preston Brockhurst, Grinshill, and Ruewood may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Palms Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Palms Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Palms Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Palms Hill is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 7.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (8.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (9.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Palms Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Palms Hill, 10 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Palms Hill?
The nearest practice to Palms Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 7.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (8.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Palms Hill, 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 Palms Hill, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.