Orthodontic practices near The Bog
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Bog; 1 practice within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 9.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 9.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 11.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 12.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 12.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Bog with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 9.9 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (11.2 miles north-east) and Oswestry (19.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 19.5 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 19.8 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 21.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Bog
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), 12.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 19.9 miles north-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Bog 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 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,251 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 | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% 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 | 17 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 476th 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 — 5.4 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 — 10 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 11 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 16 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 The Bog
The nearest practice to The Bog is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 9.9 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (19.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around The Bog list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Bog 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, 11.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Bog to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 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 The Bog
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Orthodontist in The Bog: People exploring braces and clear aligners in The Bog 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 The Bog.
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The Bog at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Pennerley, the closest linked location.
Area profile for The Bog
The Bog 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. The Bog has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 2,251 residents in The Bog's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in The Bog usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 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 The Bog are Mary Webb School and Science College (5.4 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in The Bog's Local Authority area, per DfE data. The Bog's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local orthodontic signals in The Bog
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Bog itself. The nearest recorded are Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 10 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 11 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 20 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Bog
Orthodontic treatment in The Bog is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in The Bog runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in The Bog Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Bog can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Bog
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Bog — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Bog. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Bog
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to The Bog, Shropshire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Pennerley, Tankerville, Stiperstones, Shelve, Crowsnest, and Gravels.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Bog
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Bog often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Bog?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Bog is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 9.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (11.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Bog?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Bog, 1 practice within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Bog?
The nearest practice to The Bog that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 11.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (12.0 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Bog, Shropshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Bog, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.