Orthodontic practices near The Lye
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Lye; 3 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 7.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 9.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 11.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 11.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 12.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 12.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Lye with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 5.7 miles north; the next are Ironbridge (7.5 miles north) and Telford (9.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 5.7 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 7.5 miles north |
| Telford | 4 | 9.5 miles north |
| Shifnal | 1 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 11.8 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 13.7 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 Lye
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 10.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 14.5 miles north-east |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Lye 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 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,460 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 253rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oldbury Wells School — 2.2 miles Bridgnorth Endowed School — 2.6 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 — 6 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 8 miles Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic, Telford — 10 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 69 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 Lye
From The Lye the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.7 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (14.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around The Lye list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Lye are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Lye 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Lye
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The Lye in context
The Lye — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Lye, 6.5% of the 2,460 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Lye has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in The Lye are served by secondary schools including Oldbury Wells School (2.2 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. The Lye's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts The Lye close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to The Lye is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for The Lye
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Lye itself. The nearest recorded are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 8 miles away; and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 10 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Meadowley, Morville, Underton, The Down, Chetton, and Upton Cressett are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The Lye at a glance
Just under 1 km west, Meadowley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Lye
Orthodontic treatment in The Lye is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in The Lye
Treatment in The Lye runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Lye
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Lye can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Lye
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Lye — 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 Lye. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Lye
This part of the page places The Lye, Shropshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Meadowley, Morville, Underton, The Down, Chetton, and Upton Cressett follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Lye
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Lye often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Lye?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Lye is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 5.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (7.5 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Lye?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Lye, 3 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Lye?
The nearest practice to The Lye that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 5.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (7.5 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Lye, 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 The Lye, 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.