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Orthodontic practices near Pentre Hodre

On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Pentre Hodre. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 21.7 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury21.7 miles north-east–––3.3 (20 reviews)
The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton23.8 miles north–✓✓4.9 (354 reviews)
Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury23.9 miles north–––5.0 (14 reviews)
New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury24.0 miles north-east✓–✓5.0 (131 reviews)
Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury24.0 miles north-east––✓4.6 (37 reviews)
Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury24.0 miles north-east–––3.3 (55 reviews)
St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury24.0 miles north-east✓–✓4.7 (12 reviews)
EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury24.0 miles north-east✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Pentre Hodre with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 21.7 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (23.8 miles north) and Hereford (25.7 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Shrewsbury1021.7 miles north-east
Bicton123.8 miles north
Hereford925.7 miles south-east
Broseley126.3 miles north-east
Ironbridge128.5 miles north-east
Wellington329.0 miles north-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Pentre Hodre at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaShropshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1613.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,209 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 19.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre17 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Shropshire699th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire
Schools in council area182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesBayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 22 miles
The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 24 miles
Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 26 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 50 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Nearest general dentistmydentist — 4 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 Pentre Hodre

No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Pentre Hodre; the nearest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 21.7 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (26.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (25.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Pentre Hodre list clear aligners, the nearest 23.8 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 Pentre Hodre are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 24 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pentre Hodre to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 50 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 560 to 1,130 miles and 17 to 33 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £250 to £510 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 340 to 560 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Pentre Hodre

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Local orthodontic treatment in Pentre Hodre

Orthodontist in Pentre Hodre: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Pentre Hodre often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Pentre Hodre itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.

What official data says about Pentre Hodre

Pentre Hodre's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pentre Hodre falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Pentre Hodre has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,209 residents in Pentre Hodre's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pentre Hodre; the nearest is about 22 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Pentre Hodre's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pentre Hodre sits close to the England average for deprivation.

Compare nearby areas

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Pentre Hodre in numbers

Just under 1 km north, Obley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

What local practice data suggests in Pentre Hodre

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pentre Hodre. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 22 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 24 miles away; and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 26 miles away.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Pentre Hodre

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pentre Hodre helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pentre Hodre

Treatment in Pentre Hodre runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pentre Hodre

The orthodontic landscape in Pentre Hodre offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pentre Hodre

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Pentre Hodre — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pentre Hodre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Pentre Hodre

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pentre Hodre often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pentre Hodre?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pentre Hodre is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 21.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (23.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (23.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Pentre Hodre?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pentre Hodre, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 21.7 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pentre Hodre?

The nearest practice to Pentre Hodre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 24.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include St Johns Hill Dental (24.0 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (24.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pentre Hodre, Shropshire?

A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pentre Hodre, Shropshire?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitlePentre Hodre, Shropshire Orthodontist | Quote From Home
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Published1 June 2022
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