Orthodontic practices near The Down
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Down; 2 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 10.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 12.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 12.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 12.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Down with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 7.1 miles north; the next are Ironbridge (8.8 miles north) and Telford (10.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 7.1 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 8.8 miles north |
| Telford | 4 | 10.9 miles north |
| Shifnal | 1 | 11.5 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 11 | 13.3 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 Down
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 11.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 10.9 miles north |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Down 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,326 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% 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 | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 333rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oldbury Wells School — 2.3 miles Bridgnorth Endowed School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,341 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 7 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 9 miles Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic, Telford — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 72 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 Down
From The Down the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 72.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (12.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around The Down list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 The Down are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Down to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 15 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 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 Down
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Orthodontist in The Down: This page was put together for people in The Down who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both The Down and the wider Shropshire area.
Practice signals around The Down
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Down itself. The nearest recorded are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 7 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 9 miles away; and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 11 miles away.
Where The Down sits locally
Underton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of The Down.
The local picture in The Down
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, The Down sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Down's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Down, 4.7% of the 2,326 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Down has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to The Down are Oldbury Wells School (2.3 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. The Down's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). The Down sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to The Down is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Underton, Middleton Scriven, The Lye, Meadowley, Chetton, and Deuxhill follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Down
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Down has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in The Down offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Down
Orthodontic treatment in The Down is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Down
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Down. The Down's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Down falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. The Down's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Down, 4.7% of the 2,326 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in The Down usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in The Down are served by secondary schools including Oldbury Wells School (2.3 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. The Down's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts The Down close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Down is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 24 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Down. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Down
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around The Down, Shropshire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Underton, Middleton Scriven, The Lye, Meadowley, Chetton, and Deuxhill may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Down
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Down often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Down?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Down is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 7.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Down?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Down, 2 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Down?
The nearest practice to The Down that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 7.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Down, Shropshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Down, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.