Orthodontic practices near The Groves
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Groves; 16 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 7.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Groves with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Wellington (8.1 miles south-east) and Bicton (8.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Telford | 4 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 13.6 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 14.1 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 The Groves
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 14.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Groves 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,502 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,156 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 223rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shrewsbury Academy — 5.1 miles The Thomas Adams School — 5.8 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 5 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 8 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 8 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 | 16 within 10 miles, 23 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 Groves
From The Groves the nearest practice is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.3 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. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around The Groves list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 The Groves are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Groves to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury 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 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 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 11.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Groves
Shropshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in The Groves
Orthodontist in The Groves: Before booking anything in The Groves, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in The Groves itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.
Local orthodontic signals in The Groves
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Groves itself. The closest on record are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5 miles away; Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 8 miles away; and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 8 miles away.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Shawbury, Edgebolton, Little Wytheford, Great Wytheford, Moreton Corbet, and Stanton upon Hine Heath.
The local picture in The Groves
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, The Groves sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,502 residents in the neighbourhood around The Groves, 6.3% 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 The Groves; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near The Groves attend schools such as Shrewsbury Academy (5.1 miles) and The Thomas Adams School (5.8 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across The Groves's Local Authority. The Groves's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to The Groves is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About The Groves
The nearest other location we cover is Shawbury, under 1 km to the west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Groves
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Groves helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in The Groves
Treatment in The Groves runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Groves
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Groves has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Groves
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 The Groves. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Groves
If The Groves, Shropshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Shawbury, Edgebolton, Little Wytheford, Great Wytheford, Moreton Corbet, and Stanton upon Hine Heath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Groves
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Groves often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Groves?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Groves is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Groves?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Groves, 16 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Groves?
The nearest practice to The Groves that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and New Park House Dental Centre (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Groves, Shropshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Groves, 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.