Orthodontic practices near The Wood
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Wood, 1 practice within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 4.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 4.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 11.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 11.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 12.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 12.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 4.6 miles north; the next are Bicton (11.0 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (11.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 4.6 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 17.3 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 18.1 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 22.1 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 Wood
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), 13.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Wood 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,670 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Shropshire | 185th 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 secondary schools | The Marches School — 4.5 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 5 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 11 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 17 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 Wood
The nearest practice to The Wood is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (18 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around The Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 11 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 Wood are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 12.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Wood
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Orthodontist in The Wood: People weighing up braces or aligners in The Wood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in The Wood with the wider Shropshire area.
What we know about practices near The Wood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Wood. The nearest we do hold are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 5 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 11 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 12 miles away.
Local context for The Wood
Just around 1 km south-west, Maesbrook is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in The Wood
The Wood is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. The Wood's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,670 residents in the neighbourhood around The Wood, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near The Wood attend schools such as The Marches School (4.5 miles). The Wood's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, The Wood is roughly mid-table for England.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Maesbrook, Crickheath, Osbaston, Ball, Knockin, and Maesbury follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Wood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Wood helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Wood
Not every practice near The Wood offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. The Wood's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. The Wood sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.8% of residents under 16, The Wood skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,670 residents in the neighbourhood around The Wood, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in The Wood are served by secondary schools including The Marches School (4.5 miles). The Wood's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). The Wood sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Wood
Patients in The Wood have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Wood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Wood — 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 Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Wood
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place The Wood, Shropshire within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Maesbrook, Crickheath, Osbaston, Ball, Knockin, and Maesbury.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Wood is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4.6 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (11.0 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Wood?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Wood, 1 practice within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Wood?
The nearest practice to The Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 12.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (12.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Wood, 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 Wood, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.