Orthodontic practices near The Stubb
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Stubb; 12 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 14.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 14.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 14.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 15.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 15.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 15.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 15.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 15.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Stubb with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicton, 14.3 miles north-east; the next are Shrewsbury (14.5 miles east) and Oswestry (15.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 14.5 miles east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 15.8 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 25.1 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 26.4 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 27.1 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 Stubb
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), 16.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Stubb at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,536 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 138th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 14 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 14 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 12 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 Stubb
From The Stubb the nearest practice is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 14.3 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. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (26.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around The Stubb list clear aligners, the nearest 14.3 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 Stubb are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 15.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Stubb to The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic is roughly 30 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 370 to 740 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £335 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Stubb
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in The Stubb
Orthodontist in The Stubb: This page was put together for people in The Stubb who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in The Stubb with the wider Sir Powys area.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Forden, Trelystan, Leighton, Cilcewydd, Fron, and Buttington are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in The Stubb
ONS classifies The Stubb as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Powys Teaching Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Stubb. 15.4% of The Stubb's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,536 residents in The Stubb's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Stubb; the nearest is about 14 miles away. The Stubb's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
What we know about practices near The Stubb
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Stubb itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 14 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 16 miles away.
The Stubb at a glance
Just around 1 km south-west, Forden is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Stubb
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Stubb has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in The Stubb — Local Context
Practices serving The Stubb differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, The Stubb falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Stubb falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census data puts 15.4% of The Stubb's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,536 residents in the neighbourhood around The Stubb, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in The Stubb usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. The Stubb's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Stubb itself. The closest on record are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 14 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Stubb
Orthodontic treatment in The Stubb 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in The Stubb runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Stubb. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Stubb
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare The Stubb, Sir Powys with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Forden, Trelystan, Leighton, Cilcewydd, Fron, and Buttington may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Stubb
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Stubb often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Stubb?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Stubb is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 14.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bayston Hill Dental Practice (14.5 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (14.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Stubb?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Stubb, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicton, 14.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Stubb?
The nearest practice to The Stubb that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 15.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (16.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Stubb, Sir Powys?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Stubb, Sir Powys?
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.