Orthodontic practices near Quatford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Quatford; 8 practices within 10 and 96 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 8.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 8.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 9.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Stourbridge Dental & Implant ClinicStourbridge | 9.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (254 reviews) |
| Richmond House Dental PracticeStourbridge | 9.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (77 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Blueberry BracesStourbridge | 10.0 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Stella Dental StaffordStourbridge | 10.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (370 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Quatford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 8.3 miles north-west; the next are Ironbridge (9.2 miles north) and Stourbridge (9.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 9.2 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 9.7 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Penn Fields | 1 | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 10.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Quatford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 10.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 10.8 miles north |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 11.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Quatford 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,627 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 452 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 400th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oldbury Wells School — 2.4 miles Bridgnorth Endowed School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,341 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 8 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 9 miles Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 96 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | WV15 |
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 Quatford
From Quatford the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 8.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 96.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Quatford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Quatford are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Quatford to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 20 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Quatford
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Orthodontist in Quatford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Quatford understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Shropshire.
Useful local orthodontic context for Quatford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Quatford itself. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 9 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 10 miles away.
Quatford at a glance
Lower Forge is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Quatford.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Lower Forge, Mose, Danesford, Quatt, Eardington, and Swancote.
Area profile for Quatford
Quatford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.8% of Quatford's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,627 residents in the neighbourhood around Quatford, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Quatford; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Quatford attend schools such as Oldbury Wells School (2.4 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Quatford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Quatford is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Quatford is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Quatford
Orthodontic treatment in Quatford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Quatford
Treatment in Quatford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Quatford
The orthodontic landscape in Quatford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Quatford 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 Quatford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Quatford
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Quatford, Shropshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lower Forge, Mose, Danesford, Quatt, Eardington, and Swancote.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Quatford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Quatford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Quatford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Quatford is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (9.2 miles) and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Quatford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Quatford, 8 practices within 10 miles and 96 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Quatford?
The nearest practice to Quatford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (9.2 miles) and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Quatford, Shropshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Quatford, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.