Orthodontic practices near Plealey
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Plealey, 11 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 3.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 4.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 5.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 5.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 5.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 5.3 miles north-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 Plealey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 3.4 miles east; the next are Bicton (4.3 miles north-east) and Wellington (14.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 3.4 miles east |
| Bicton | 1 | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 14.0 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 15.8 miles east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Telford | 4 | 16.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plealey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 20.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 20.0 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plealey 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,707 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 116th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mary Webb School and Science College — 1.6 miles Meole Brace School — 4.1 miles The Priory School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 632 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 3 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 4 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 22 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 Plealey
Plealey is 3.4 miles from Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (15.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (29.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Plealey list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Plealey are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plealey
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Orthodontist in Plealey: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Plealey. It is relevant to searches focused on both Plealey and the wider Shropshire area.
Local treatment availability around Plealey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Plealey itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 3 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 4 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 14 miles away.
A quick look at Plealey
Just under 1 km east, Arscott is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Arscott, Shorthill, Cruckmeole, Halston, Longden, and Pontesford can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in Plealey
Plealey — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Plealey has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Plealey, 6% of the 1,707 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Plealey has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Plealey are Mary Webb School and Science College (1.6 miles) and Meole Brace School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Plealey's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Plealey among England's less deprived areas.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Plealey
Orthodontic treatment in Plealey is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Plealey follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Plealey
Patients in Plealey have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Plealey — Local Context
Provision in Plealey varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Plealey is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Plealey skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,707 residents in the neighbourhood around Plealey, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Plealey has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Plealey are served by secondary schools including Mary Webb School and Science College (1.6 miles) and Meole Brace School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Plealey's Local Authority. Plealey's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Plealey itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 3 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 4 miles away; and Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 14 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plealey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plealey
These local links are here for anyone comparing Plealey, Shropshire against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Arscott, Shorthill, Cruckmeole, Halston, Longden, and Pontesford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plealey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plealey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plealey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plealey is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 3.4 miles to the east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (4.3 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plealey?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Plealey, 11 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plealey?
The nearest practice to Plealey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.1 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plealey, 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 Plealey, Shropshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.