Orthodontic practices near Plattlane
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Plattlane; 36 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 13.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 13.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 13.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 14.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 14.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 14.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 14.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plattlane with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 13.1 miles south; the next are Nantwich (13.3 miles north-east) and Wrexham (14.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 13.1 miles south |
| Nantwich | 1 | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 14.0 miles north-west |
| Oswestry | 1 | 14.1 miles west |
| Bicton | 1 | 14.5 miles south |
| Crewe | 6 | 16.3 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 Plattlane
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), 15.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.0 miles south |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.4 miles south |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plattlane 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 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,560 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 586th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir John Talbot's School — 3.5 miles The Thomas Adams School — 4.2 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 13 miles Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 13 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 36 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 Plattlane
The nearest practice to Plattlane is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 13.1 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. 36 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (14.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Plattlane list clear aligners, the nearest 13.1 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 Plattlane are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 13.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plattlane to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 2.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plattlane
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Orthodontist in Plattlane: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Plattlane? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Shropshire.
Area profile for Plattlane
Plattlane is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Plattlane falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Plattlane has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,560 residents in Plattlane's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plattlane; the nearest is about 13 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 Plattlane attend schools such as Sir John Talbot's School (3.5 miles) and The Thomas Adams School (4.2 miles). Plattlane's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Plattlane close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Plattlane is about 35 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Local treatment availability around Plattlane
There is no orthodontist on our records in Plattlane itself. The nearest recorded are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 13 miles away; Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 13 miles away; and Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 14 miles away.
A quick look at Plattlane
Welsh End is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Plattlane.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Welsh End, Whixall, Quina Brook, Abbey Green, Fenn's Bank, and Edstaston follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Plattlane
Orthodontic treatment in Plattlane is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Plattlane
Not every practice near Plattlane offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Plattlane is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 14% of Plattlane's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,560 residents in Plattlane's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Plattlane usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Plattlane attend schools such as Sir John Talbot's School (3.5 miles) and The Thomas Adams School (4.2 miles). Plattlane's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Plattlane is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Plattlane is about 35 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Plattlane
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Plattlane has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Plattlane
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Plattlane — 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 Plattlane. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plattlane
These links help widen your research beyond Plattlane, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Welsh End, Whixall, Quina Brook, Abbey Green, Fenn's Bank, and Edstaston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plattlane
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plattlane often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plattlane?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plattlane is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 13.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich (13.3 miles) and Ruabon Road Dental Practice (14.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plattlane?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plattlane, 0 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 13.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plattlane?
The nearest practice to Plattlane that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 13.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich (13.3 miles) and Ruabon Road Dental Practice (14.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plattlane, Shropshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plattlane, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.