Orthodontic practices near Stoney Stretton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stoney Stretton; 11 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 5.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 6.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stoney Stretton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicton, 5.2 miles north-east; the next are Shrewsbury (5.7 miles north-east) and Oswestry (13.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.4 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 16.3 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 18.2 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 18.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stoney Stretton
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), 7.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 19.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stoney Stretton 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,707 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 | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 215th 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% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mary Webb School and Science College — 2.5 miles Meole Brace School — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 632 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 | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 5 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 6 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 21 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 Stoney Stretton
The nearest practice to Stoney Stretton is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 5.2 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. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (18.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Stoney Stretton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stoney Stretton are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 6.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stoney Stretton to The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stoney Stretton
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Local treatment availability around Stoney Stretton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stoney Stretton itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 5 miles away; Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 6 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Stoney Stretton
Officially, Stoney Stretton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Stoney Stretton's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,707 residents in the neighbourhood around Stoney Stretton, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stoney Stretton; the nearest is about 5 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 Stoney Stretton are Mary Webb School and Science College (2.5 miles) and Meole Brace School (6.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Stoney Stretton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stoney Stretton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Stoney Stretton at a glance
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stoney Stretton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stoney Stretton helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Stoney Stretton
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Stoney Stretton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stoney Stretton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stoney Stretton has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Stoney Stretton
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Areas We Cover Around Stoney Stretton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stoney Stretton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stoney Stretton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stoney Stretton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stoney Stretton is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Shrewsbury Dental Lab (5.7 miles) and Bayston Hill Dental Practice (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stoney Stretton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stoney Stretton, 11 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicton, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stoney Stretton?
The nearest practice to Stoney Stretton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 6.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stoney Stretton, Shropshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stoney Stretton, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.