Orthodontic practices near Plasau
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Plasau; 9 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 8.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 10.0 miles south-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 Plasau with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 6.4 miles north-west; the next are Bicton (8.1 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (8.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Bicton | 1 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 18.0 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 19.1 miles east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 19.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plasau
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), 10.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 19.1 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plasau 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,670 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% 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 | 16.8% 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 | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Corbet School — 4.7 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 6 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 8 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 9 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 19 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 Plasau
The nearest practice to Plasau is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.4 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 are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (18.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Plasau list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 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 Plasau are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 9.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plasau to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta 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 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plasau
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Orthodontist in Plasau: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Plasau often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Plasau and the wider Shropshire area.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Knockin Heath, Kynaston, Dovaston, Edgerley, Turfmoor, and Shotatton.
A quick look at Plasau
The nearest other location we cover is Knockin Heath, under 1 km to the north.
The local picture in Plasau
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Plasau sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Plasau has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,670 residents in Plasau's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plasau; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Plasau are The Corbet School (4.7 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Plasau's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Plasau's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
What we know about practices near Plasau
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Plasau itself. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 8 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 9 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Plasau
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Plasau helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Plasau
Treatment in Plasau runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Plasau
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Plasau has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Plasau offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plasau. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plasau
These links help widen your research beyond Plasau, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Knockin Heath, Kynaston, Dovaston, Edgerley, Turfmoor, and Shotatton follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Plasau
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plasau often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plasau?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plasau is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (8.1 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plasau?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plasau, 9 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plasau?
The nearest practice to Plasau that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 9.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Johns Hill Dental (9.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plasau, 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 Plasau, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.