Orthodontic practices near Spurtree
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Spurtree; 27 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 12.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 12.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 14.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 14.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 15.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 17.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 17.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 17.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Spurtree with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 12.8 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (14.0 miles east) and Worcester (17.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 12.8 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 14.0 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 18.4 miles south |
| Stourbridge | 4 | 20.0 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 Spurtree
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 18.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 14.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Spurtree 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,444 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 130 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 583rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 1.3 miles The Lacon Childe School — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 453 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 | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 13 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 14 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 27 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 Spurtree
From Spurtree the nearest practice is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.8 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. 27 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (14 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Spurtree list clear aligners, the nearest 14 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Spurtree are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 15.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Spurtree to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 330 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Spurtree
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Orthodontist in Spurtree: This page was put together for people in Spurtree who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Spurtree or another part of Shropshire.
Local orthodontic signals in Spurtree
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Spurtree itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 13 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 14 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 17 miles away.
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Local snapshot of Spurtree
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What official data says about Spurtree
Spurtree is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.9% of Spurtree's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Spurtree, 6.4% of the 1,444 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Spurtree has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Spurtree are served by secondary schools including Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (1.3 miles) and The Lacon Childe School (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Spurtree's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Spurtree among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Spurtree is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Spurtree
Starting orthodontic treatment in Spurtree can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Spurtree
Every case in Spurtree follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Spurtree
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Spurtree can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Spurtree
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Spurtree. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Spurtree
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Spurtree, Shropshire with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Kyrewood, Boraston, Aston Bank, Tenbury Wells, Whatmore, and Tilsop may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Spurtree
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Spurtree often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Spurtree?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Spurtree is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (12.9 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (14.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Spurtree?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Spurtree, 0 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Spurtree?
The nearest practice to Spurtree that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 15.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (18.4 miles) and Willows Dentistry (19.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Spurtree, 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 Spurtree, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.