Orthodontic practices near Smythemoor
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Smythemoor; 51 practices within 20. The closest is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 12.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 13.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Dane Bank House Dental PracticeCrewe | 13.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (34 reviews) |
| Cheshire Dental CentreCrewe | 13.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 13.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 13.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 13.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Smythemoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nantwich, 11.5 miles north; the next are Telford (12.8 miles south) and Crewe (13.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich | 1 | 11.5 miles north |
| Telford | 3 | 12.8 miles south |
| Crewe | 6 | 13.3 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 13.7 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 8 | 14.2 miles south-west |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 15.4 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 Smythemoor
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), 16.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-west |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 14.4 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 13.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Smythemoor 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: Further from 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 | 539th 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 | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Grove School — 2.6 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 — 12 miles Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 13 miles Dane Bank House Dental Practice, Crewe — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 51 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 Smythemoor
The nearest practice to Smythemoor is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 51 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (15.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Smythemoor list clear aligners, the nearest 11.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Smythemoor are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Smythemoor to Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 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 Smythemoor
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Orthodontist in Smythemoor: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Smythemoor often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just Smythemoor.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Ternhill, Moreton Say, Buntingsdale Estate, Lostford, Longford Turning, and Newstreet Lane as well as this one.
About Smythemoor
Just around 1 km south, Ternhill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Smythemoor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Smythemoor. The closest on record are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 12 miles away; Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 13 miles away; and Dane Bank House Dental Practice in Crewe, about 13 miles away.
The local picture in Smythemoor
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Smythemoor sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.5% of Smythemoor'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 Smythemoor's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Smythemoor usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Smythemoor are The Grove School (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Smythemoor's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Smythemoor close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Smythemoor is about 39 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Smythemoor
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Smythemoor 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Smythemoor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Smythemoor
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Smythemoor has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Smythemoor — Local Context
Practices serving Smythemoor differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Smythemoor's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Smythemoor's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Smythemoor, 6.1% of the 1,628 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Smythemoor has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Smythemoor are The Grove School (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Smythemoor's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Smythemoor sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Smythemoor is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Smythemoor itself. The nearest we do hold are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 12 miles away; Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 13 miles away; and Dane Bank House Dental Practice in Crewe, about 13 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Smythemoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Smythemoor
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Smythemoor, Shropshire. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ternhill, Moreton Say, Buntingsdale Estate, Lostford, Longford Turning, and Newstreet Lane.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Smythemoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Smythemoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Smythemoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Smythemoor is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 11.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (12.8 miles) and Serene Dental Ltd (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Smythemoor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Smythemoor, 0 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nantwich, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Smythemoor?
The nearest practice to Smythemoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 11.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (12.8 miles) and Serene Dental Ltd (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Smythemoor, Shropshire?
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 Smythemoor, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.