Orthodontic practices near Ruyton-XI-Towns
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ruyton-XI-Towns; 11 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 7.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 7.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 7.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 8.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 8.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ruyton-XI-Towns with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicton, 7.2 miles south-east; the next are Oswestry (7.3 miles north-west) and Shrewsbury (7.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 17.1 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Telford | 4 | 18.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ruyton-XI-Towns
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), 9.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ruyton-XI-Towns 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 |
| Population | 1,040 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,264 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 65 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 338th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Corbet School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 691 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 Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 7 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 7 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| 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 Ruyton-XI-Towns
From Ruyton-XI-Towns the nearest practice is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 7.2 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (17.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Ruyton-XI-Towns list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ruyton-XI-Towns are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 8.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ruyton-XI-Towns to The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic is roughly 15 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ruyton-XI-Towns
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The local picture in Ruyton-XI-Towns
Ruyton-XI-Towns's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ruyton-XI-Towns falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,264 residents in the neighbourhood around Ruyton-XI-Towns, 10.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ruyton-XI-Towns; the nearest is about 7 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 Ruyton-XI-Towns attend schools such as The Corbet School (2.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Ruyton-XI-Towns's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Ruyton-XI-Towns close to the England median.
Local provider signals in Ruyton-XI-Towns
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ruyton-XI-Towns itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 7 miles away; Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 7 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 8 miles away.
Local context for Ruyton-XI-Towns
Around 1,040 people live in Ruyton-XI-Towns, which is a small village within Shropshire. Heading north for around 2 km brings you to Wykey, the closest linked location.
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ruyton-XI-Towns
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ruyton-XI-Towns
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ruyton-XI-Towns
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ruyton-XI-Towns often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ruyton-XI-Towns?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ruyton-XI-Towns is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 7.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta (7.3 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ruyton-XI-Towns?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ruyton-XI-Towns, 11 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicton, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ruyton-XI-Towns?
The nearest practice to Ruyton-XI-Towns that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 8.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (8.6 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.