Orthodontic practices near Preston Gubbals
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Preston Gubbals, 11 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 2.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 3.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 4.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 4.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Preston Gubbals with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 2.8 miles south; the next are Bicton (4.3 miles south-west) and Wellington (10.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 2.8 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 11.9 miles east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Broseley | 1 | 15.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Preston Gubbals
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 17.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 4.6 miles south |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 4.2 miles south |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Preston Gubbals 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,324 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 80th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shrewsbury Academy — 2.9 miles Belvidere School — 4.3 miles The Corbet School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 817 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 3 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 4 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 11 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 Preston Gubbals
The nearest practice to Preston Gubbals is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. 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: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Preston Gubbals list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Preston Gubbals are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 2.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Preston Gubbals
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Orthodontist in Preston Gubbals: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Preston Gubbals understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Shropshire.
Preston Gubbals in context
ONS classifies Preston Gubbals as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Preston Gubbals. Preston Gubbals's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Preston Gubbals, 6.7% of the 2,324 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Preston Gubbals is better served than 75% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Preston Gubbals attend schools such as Shrewsbury Academy (2.9 miles) and Belvidere School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Preston Gubbals's Local Authority. Preston Gubbals's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
What local practice data suggests in Preston Gubbals
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Preston Gubbals. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 3 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 4 miles away; and Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 11 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Haston, Bomere Heath, Harlescott, Harmer Hill, Merrington, and Battlefield if you are weighing up more than one location.
About Preston Gubbals
The nearest other location we cover is Haston, around 2 km to the north-east.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Preston Gubbals
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Preston Gubbals has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Preston Gubbals
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Preston Gubbals — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Preston Gubbals
Many people in Preston Gubbals delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Preston Gubbals
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Preston Gubbals
Every case in Preston Gubbals follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Preston Gubbals. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Preston Gubbals
This part of the page places Preston Gubbals, Shropshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Haston, Bomere Heath, Harlescott, Harmer Hill, Merrington, and Battlefield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Preston Gubbals
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Preston Gubbals often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Preston Gubbals?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Preston Gubbals is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 2.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (3.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Preston Gubbals?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Preston Gubbals, 11 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Preston Gubbals?
The nearest practice to Preston Gubbals that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 2.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (3.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Preston Gubbals, Shropshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Preston Gubbals, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.