Orthodontic practices near The Humbers
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of The Humbers, 10 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 0.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 2.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 2.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 6.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Humbers with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Telford, 0.9 miles south-west; the next are Wellington (2.8 miles south-west) and Shifnal (6.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | 4 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Shifnal | 1 | 6.0 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 6.5 miles south |
| Broseley | 1 | 8.1 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 10.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Humbers
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 6.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 11.5 miles west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 13.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Humbers at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Telford and Wrekin |
| 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 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,579 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 | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 95 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Telford and Wrekin | 21st closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Telford and Wrekin |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | New Road Academy — 1.9 miles Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase — 2.1 miles Charlton School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,528 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 33,470 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — under a mile Smile Works Malinslee, Wellington — 3 miles Shifnal Dental Care, Shifnal — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 51 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 Humbers
The Humbers has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 51.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (15.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around The Humbers list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Humbers are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Humbers
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Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hortonwood, Preston upon the Weald Moors, Trench, Trench Lock, Kynnersley, and Hadley.
What we know about practices near The Humbers
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Humbers itself. The closest on record are Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, under a mile away; Smile Works Malinslee in Wellington, about 3 miles away; and Shifnal Dental Care, about 6 miles away.
The Humbers in context
ONS classifies The Humbers as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. The Humbers sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Humbers's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,579 residents in the neighbourhood around The Humbers, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. The Humbers has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in The Humbers are served by secondary schools including New Road Academy (1.9 miles) and Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 33,470 pupils in The Humbers's Local Authority area, per DfE data. The Humbers falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to The Humbers is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Humbers in numbers
Just around 1 km south, Hortonwood is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Humbers
The orthodontic landscape in The Humbers offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in The Humbers
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most The Humbers practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Humbers
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Humbers helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in The Humbers
Every case in The Humbers follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Humbers. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Humbers
If The Humbers, Telford and Wrekin is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Hortonwood, Preston upon the Weald Moors, Trench, Trench Lock, Kynnersley, and Hadley follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Humbers
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Humbers often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Humbers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Humbers is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Serene Dental Ltd (1.4 miles) and Station House Dental Practice (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Humbers?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of The Humbers, 10 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Humbers?
The nearest practice to The Humbers that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Serene Dental Ltd (1.4 miles) and Station House Dental Practice (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Humbers, Telford and Wrekin?
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 The Humbers, Telford and Wrekin?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.