Orthodontic practices near Priest Weston
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Priest Weston; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 13.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 13.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 14.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 14.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 15.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 15.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 15.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 15.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 15.7 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 Priest Weston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 13.7 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (14.5 miles north-east) and Oswestry (19.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 14.5 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 19.7 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 23.9 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 24.0 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 25.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Priest Weston
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), 15.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 14.5 miles north-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Priest Weston 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,900 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 606th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| 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 — 14 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 14 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 20 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, 12 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 Priest Weston
From Priest Weston the nearest practice is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 13.7 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. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (24 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Priest Weston list clear aligners, the nearest 14.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Priest Weston 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, 15.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Priest Weston to Bayston Hill Dental Practice 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 360 to 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Priest Weston
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Area profile for Priest Weston
By ONS classification, Priest Weston falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Priest Weston. Priest Weston has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Priest Weston, 5.5% of the 1,900 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Priest Weston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Priest Weston's Local Authority. Priest Weston sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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Priest Weston at a glance
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Practice signals around Priest Weston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Priest Weston itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 14 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Priest Weston
Patients in Priest Weston have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Priest Weston — Local Context
Not every practice near Priest Weston offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Priest Weston 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 12.8% of Priest Weston's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Priest Weston, 5.5% of the 1,900 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Priest Weston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Priest Weston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Priest Weston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Priest Weston. The nearest we do hold are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 14 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 20 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Priest Weston
Orthodontic treatment in Priest Weston is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Priest Weston
Provision in Priest Weston varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Priest Weston as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.8% of Priest Weston's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,900 residents in the neighbourhood around Priest Weston, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Priest Weston; the nearest is about 14 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Priest Weston's Local Authority. Priest Weston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Priest Weston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Priest Weston
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Priest Weston, Shropshire. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Old Church Stoke, The Marsh, Hurdley, Rorrington, Wotherton, and White Grit.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Priest Weston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Priest Weston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Priest Weston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Priest Weston is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 13.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (14.5 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (14.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Priest Weston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Priest Weston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 13.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Priest Weston?
The nearest practice to Priest Weston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 15.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.6 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (15.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Priest Weston, 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 Priest Weston, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.