Orthodontic practices near Strefford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Strefford; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 14.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.3 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 16.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 16.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 16.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 16.6 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 16.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 16.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 16.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Strefford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 14.3 miles north; the next are Bicton (16.9 miles north) and Broseley (17.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 14.3 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.9 miles north |
| Broseley | 1 | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 20.2 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 20.2 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 Strefford
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), 16.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 16.4 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 4.9 (701 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Strefford 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 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,469 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 | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 36 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 615th 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 — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Church Stretton School — 5.2 miles |
| 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 14 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 17 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 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, 13 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 13 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 Strefford
From Strefford the nearest practice is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 14.3 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (17.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (24.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Strefford list clear aligners, the nearest 16.4 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 Strefford are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 16.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Strefford to Bayston Hill 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 370 to 740 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £335 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Strefford
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Orthodontist in Strefford: People weighing up braces or aligners in Strefford can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Strefford with the wider Shropshire area.
Strefford in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Upper Affcot is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Strefford
Strefford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Strefford sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Strefford, 6.4% of the 1,469 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Strefford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 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 Strefford are Church Stretton School (5.2 miles). Strefford's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Strefford is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Strefford is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Upper Affcot, Felhampton, Bushmoor, Alcaston, Leamoor Common, and Lower Dinchope are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Strefford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Strefford itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 17 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 17 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Strefford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Strefford helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Strefford
There's no orthodontist on record in Strefford itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 13 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Strefford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Strefford falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Strefford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,469 residents in Strefford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Strefford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 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 Strefford are Church Stretton School (5.2 miles). Strefford's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). Strefford sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Strefford is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Strefford
Patients in Strefford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Strefford
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 Strefford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Strefford
This section helps connect Strefford, Shropshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Upper Affcot, Felhampton, Bushmoor, Alcaston, Leamoor Common, and Lower Dinchope may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Strefford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Strefford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Strefford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Strefford is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14.3 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (16.4 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (16.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Strefford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Strefford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 14.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Strefford?
The nearest practice to Strefford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 16.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (16.5 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (16.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Strefford, Shropshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Strefford, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.