Orthodontic practices near Shuttington
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Shuttington, 26 practices within 10 and 166 practices within 20. The closest is Tamworth Dental Practice, 2.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Dental PracticeTamworth | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (1,594 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (537 reviews) |
| Dale House Dental PracticeTamworth | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (341 reviews) |
| Distinctive DentistryTamworth | 2.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (384 reviews) |
| Central OrthodonticsSmethwick | 3.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (30 reviews) |
| Guy's Dental PracticeLichfield | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (29 reviews) |
| JacMe Oral CareLichfield | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (85 reviews) |
| Lichfield Dental CareLichfield | 8.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (111 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shuttington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Tamworth, 2.7 miles west; the next are Smethwick (3.0 miles south-west) and Lichfield (8.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 4 | 2.7 miles west |
| Smethwick | 1 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Lichfield | 9 | 8.4 miles west |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 8.9 miles north |
| Sutton Coldfield | 8 | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Burton upon Trent | 4 | 9.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shuttington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 8.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spires Dental ClinicLichfield | 5.0 (324 reviews) | 8.8 miles west |
| Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield | 5.0 (135 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
| Sutton Dental CareSutton Coldfield | 4.9 (839 reviews) | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth | 4.9 (537 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shuttington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Warwickshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,974 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 144 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Warwickshire | 112th closest to an orthodontic practice of 355 places in the county (the county median is 4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Warwickshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Landau Forte Academy, Amington — 1.9 miles Landau Forte Academy, QEMS — 2.7 miles The Polesworth School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,016 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Tamworth Dental Practice, Tamworth — 3 miles Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 3 miles Guy's Dental Practice, Lichfield — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 166 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 Shuttington
Shuttington is 2.7 miles from Tamworth Dental Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 166.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Tamworth Dental Practice (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Shuttington list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shuttington are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tamworth Dental Practice, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shuttington
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Orthodontist in Shuttington: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Shuttington? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Warwickshire.
Local treatment availability around Shuttington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Shuttington itself. The nearest we do hold are Tamworth Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 3 miles away; and Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, about 8 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Alvecote, Seckington, Thorpe Constantine, Amington, Polesworth, and Birchmoor if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Shuttington in context
Shuttington — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Shuttington's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,974 residents in Shuttington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Shuttington has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Shuttington are served by secondary schools including Landau Forte Academy, Amington (1.9 miles) and Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (2.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Shuttington's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shuttington is about 16 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
About Shuttington
Just around 1 km south, Alvecote is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Shuttington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Shuttington 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.
Treatment Options in Shuttington — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Shuttington. Shuttington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Shuttington sits within NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Shuttington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Shuttington, 6% of the 1,974 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Shuttington is better served than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Shuttington are Landau Forte Academy, Amington (1.9 miles) and Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (2.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Shuttington is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Shuttington is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Shuttington. The nearest we do hold are Tamworth Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 3 miles away; and Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shuttington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Shuttington helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Shuttington
Treatment in Shuttington 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 Shuttington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shuttington
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Shuttington, Warwickshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Alvecote, Seckington, Thorpe Constantine, Amington, Polesworth, and Birchmoor may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shuttington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shuttington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shuttington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shuttington is Tamworth Dental Practice, about 2.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Ascent Dental Care Tamworth (2.8 miles) and Dale House Dental Practice (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shuttington?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Shuttington, 26 practices within 10 miles and 166 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shuttington?
The nearest practice to Shuttington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tamworth Dental Practice, about 2.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dale House Dental Practice (2.8 miles) and Central Orthodontics (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shuttington, Warwickshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shuttington, Warwickshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.