Orthodontic practices near St Martins
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of St Martins, 5 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 4.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 4.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 9.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 9.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 9.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 10.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 15.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 16.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Martins with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 4.8 miles south; the next are Wrexham (8.3 miles north) and Rhosllannerchrugog (9.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 4.8 miles south |
| Wrexham | 4 | 8.3 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 9.4 miles north |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 15.9 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 17.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Martins
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), 18.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 19.5 miles north |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 19.5 miles north |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 17.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Martins 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,842 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,014 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Shropshire | 196th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 0.4 miles Lakelands Academy — 4.6 miles The Marches School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 703 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 5 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 8 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 30 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 St Martins
The nearest practice to St Martins is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 4.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (19.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around St Martins list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around St Martins are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 8.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Martins
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Orthodontist in St Martins: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in St Martins understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both St Martins and the wider Shropshire area.
Where St Martins sits locally
Garden Village is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of St Martins.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Garden Village, New Ifton, Ifton Heath, Moors Bank, Rhosygadfa, and St Martin's Moor follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about St Martins
By ONS classification, St Martins falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,842 residents in St Martins's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in St Martins are served by secondary schools including St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (0.4 miles) and Lakelands Academy (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across St Martins's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, St Martins is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to St Martins is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in St Martins
We hold no orthodontic practice records in St Martins itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 5 miles away; Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8 miles away; and Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 9 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in St Martins
Many people in St Martins delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in St Martins
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St Martins
Provision in St Martins varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, St Martins is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in St Martins. Census data puts 18.2% of St Martins's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,842 residents in the neighbourhood around St Martins, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near St Martins attend schools such as St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (0.4 miles) and Lakelands Academy (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. St Martins's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. St Martins sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Martins is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 34 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in St Martins
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in St Martins can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Martins
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Martins. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Martins
These links help widen your research beyond St Martins, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Garden Village, New Ifton, Ifton Heath, Moors Bank, Rhosygadfa, and St Martin's Moor follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in St Martins
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Martins often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Martins?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Martins is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Ruabon Road Dental Practice (8.3 miles) and Wrexham Dental Works (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Martins?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of St Martins, 5 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Martins?
The nearest practice to St Martins that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (9.0 miles) and Signature Smiles (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Martins, 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 St Martins, Shropshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.