Orthodontic practices near Ridgwardine
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ridgwardine; 1 practice within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 8.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 8.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Dane Bank House Dental PracticeCrewe | 10.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (34 reviews) |
| Cheshire Dental CentreCrewe | 10.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| Allen House Dental IpswichCrewe | 11.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (506 reviews) |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 11.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (739 reviews) |
| HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECrewe | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Middlewich Street Dental Practice LtdCrewe | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (177 reviews) |
| Newcastle Under Lyme Dental PracticeBasford, Stoke-on-Trent | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (161 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ridgwardine with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nantwich, 8.9 miles north; the next are Crewe (10.1 miles north) and Basford, Stoke-on-Trent (11.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich | 1 | 8.9 miles north |
| Crewe | 6 | 10.1 miles north |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Barlaston | 1 | 12.8 miles east |
| Alsager | 1 | 13.1 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 Ridgwardine
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheshire Orthodontics in Sandbach (5.0 from 97 reviews), 15.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire OrthodonticsSandbach | 5.0 (97 reviews) | 15.0 miles north |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 11.1 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ridgwardine 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,628 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 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 | 427th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Grove School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 856 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 | Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 9 miles Dane Bank House Dental Practice, Crewe — 10 miles Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 52 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 Ridgwardine
From Ridgwardine the nearest practice is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 8.9 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dane Bank House Dental Practice (10.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Ridgwardine list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 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 Ridgwardine are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ridgwardine to Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ridgwardine
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Orthodontist in Ridgwardine: This page was put together for people in Ridgwardine who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Shropshire and the surrounding area.
Practice data for Ridgwardine
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ridgwardine itself. The nearest we do hold are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 9 miles away; Dane Bank House Dental Practice in Crewe, about 10 miles away; and Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, about 12 miles away.
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Local context for Ridgwardine
Just around 2 km north-west, Adderley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Ridgwardine
Officially, Ridgwardine is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ridgwardine falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Ridgwardine's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,628 residents in Ridgwardine's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Ridgwardine usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 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 Ridgwardine attend schools such as The Grove School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ridgwardine's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ridgwardine's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ridgwardine is about 38 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ridgwardine
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ridgwardine helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ridgwardine
Practices serving Ridgwardine differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Ridgwardine is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ridgwardine falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.5% of Ridgwardine's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,628 residents in Ridgwardine's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ridgwardine; the nearest is about 9 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 Ridgwardine attend schools such as The Grove School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ridgwardine's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ridgwardine's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ridgwardine is about 38 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ridgwardine
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ridgwardine has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ridgwardine
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ridgwardine — 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 Ridgwardine. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ridgwardine
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Ridgwardine, Shropshire. Other local pages worth browsing include Adderley, Betton, Market Drayton, Spoonley, Norton in Hales, and Kinsey Heath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ridgwardine
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ridgwardine often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ridgwardine?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ridgwardine is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 8.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Dane Bank House Dental Practice (10.1 miles) and Cheshire Dental Centre (10.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ridgwardine?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ridgwardine, 1 practice within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nantwich, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ridgwardine?
The nearest practice to Ridgwardine that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 8.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dane Bank House Dental Practice (10.1 miles) and Cheshire Dental Centre (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ridgwardine, 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 Ridgwardine, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.