Orthodontic practices near Shelton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Shelton; 6 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 8.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 10.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 10.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shelton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newark on Trent, 6.8 miles north; the next are Burton Joyce (8.7 miles west) and Grantham (8.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 6.8 miles north |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 8.7 miles west |
| Grantham | 4 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Gedling | 2 | 10.4 miles west |
| Arnold | 4 | 11.9 miles west |
| Nottingham | 13 | 11.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shelton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 10.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 10.5 miles west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 12.8 miles west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 11.9 miles west |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 11.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shelton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rushcliffe |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,154 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 46 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 262nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory Belvoir Academy — 3.1 miles The Suthers School — 4.9 miles Toot Hill School — 5.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 7 miles Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 9 miles Elegant Smiles Grantham, Grantham — 9 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 54 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bingham Dental — 5 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 Shelton
From Shelton the nearest practice is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.8 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kirkgate Dental Surgery (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Shelton list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shelton are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Shelton to Kirkgate Dental Surgery 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shelton
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Orthodontist in Shelton: This page was put together for people in Shelton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Nottinghamshire.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Kilvington, Orston, Staunton in the Vale, Sibthorpe, Cotham, and Hawksworth as well as this one.
Local snapshot of Shelton
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Kilvington, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Shelton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shelton itself. The closest on record are Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 7 miles away; Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 9 miles away; and Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 9 miles away.
The local picture in Shelton
Shelton — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,154 residents in Shelton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire. Shelton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Shelton are served by secondary schools including The Priory Belvoir Academy (3.1 miles) and The Suthers School (4.9 miles). Shelton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Shelton is Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Shelton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Shelton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Shelton 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shelton
Orthodontic treatment in Shelton 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Shelton
Treatment in Shelton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shelton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shelton
This part of the page places Shelton, Nottinghamshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Kilvington, Orston, Staunton in the Vale, Sibthorpe, Cotham, and Hawksworth follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Shelton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shelton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shelton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shelton is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Pear Tree Dental (8.7 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shelton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Shelton, 6 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newark on Trent, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shelton?
The nearest practice to Shelton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 6.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Pear Tree Dental (8.7 miles) and Elegant Smiles Grantham (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shelton, Nottinghamshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shelton, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.