Orthodontic practices near Picklescott
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Picklescott; 10 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 6.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 8.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 8.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 8.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 8.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Picklescott with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 6.4 miles north; the next are Bicton (8.7 miles north) and Broseley (14.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 6.4 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 8.7 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 14.7 miles east |
| Wellington | 3 | 15.0 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 16.2 miles east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 16.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Picklescott
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 19.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Picklescott 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 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,494 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 294th 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% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Church Stretton School — 3.3 miles Mary Webb School and Science College — 4.5 miles |
| 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 — 9 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 15 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, 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 Picklescott
From Picklescott the nearest practice is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 6.4 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 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (14.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (28.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Picklescott list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 Picklescott are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 8.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Picklescott to Bayston Hill Dental Practice 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Picklescott
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Orthodontist in Picklescott: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Picklescott? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Picklescott itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.
Picklescott in context
Officially, Picklescott is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Picklescott falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 15.7% of Picklescott's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,494 residents in Picklescott's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Picklescott; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Picklescott are served by secondary schools including Church Stretton School (3.3 miles) and Mary Webb School and Science College (4.5 miles). Picklescott's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Picklescott sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Picklescott is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Picklescott
The nearest other location we cover is Betchcott, around 1 km to the south.
Local treatment availability around Picklescott
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Picklescott. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 9 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 15 miles away.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Picklescott
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Picklescott
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Frequently Asked Questions in Picklescott
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Picklescott often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Picklescott?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Picklescott is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 6.4 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (8.6 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Picklescott?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Picklescott, 10 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Picklescott?
The nearest practice to Picklescott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 8.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include St Johns Hill Dental (8.6 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Picklescott, Shropshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Picklescott, Shropshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.