Orthodontic practices near Trefonen
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Trefonen, 1 practice within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 2.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 14.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 15.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 15.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 15.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 15.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 15.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 16.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Trefonen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 2.7 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (14.9 miles south-east) and Wrexham (15.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 15.1 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 15.4 miles north |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 22.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Trefonen
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), 17.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 16.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Trefonen 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 777 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,598 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 60 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Shropshire | 77th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marches School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,346 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 3 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 15 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 15 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 Trefonen
The nearest practice to Trefonen is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 2.7 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (15.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (26.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Trefonen list clear aligners, the nearest 14.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Trefonen are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 15.1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Trefonen
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Orthodontist in Trefonen: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Trefonen often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Trefonen itself or elsewhere in Shropshire. Trefonen — a small village with a population of around 777 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Trefonen
With a population of roughly 777, Trefonen is a small village within Shropshire. Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Treflach, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover Treflach, Porth-y-waen, Coed y Go, Croesau Bach, Nantmawr, and Craig-llwyn as well as this one.
Local treatment availability around Trefonen
There is no orthodontist on our records in Trefonen itself. The nearest we do hold are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 3 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 15 miles away; and Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 15 miles away.
Area profile for Trefonen
Trefonen — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 13.7% of Trefonen's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Trefonen, 5.6% of the 1,598 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Trefonen are served by secondary schools including The Marches School (2.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Trefonen's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Trefonen among England's less deprived areas.
Orthodontic Treatments in Trefonen
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Trefonen has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Trefonen
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Trefonen
Starting orthodontic treatment in Trefonen can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Trefonen
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Trefonen. Officially, Trefonen is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Trefonen. Trefonen's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Trefonen, 5.6% of the 1,598 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Trefonen attend schools such as The Marches School (2.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Trefonen's Local Authority. Trefonen's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Trefonen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Trefonen
These links help widen your research beyond Trefonen, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Treflach, Porth-y-waen, Coed y Go, Croesau Bach, Nantmawr, and Craig-llwyn follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Trefonen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Trefonen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Trefonen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Trefonen is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (14.9 miles) and Ruabon Road Dental Practice (15.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Trefonen?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Trefonen, 1 practice within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Trefonen?
The nearest practice to Trefonen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 15.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (15.7 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (16.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Trefonen, 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 Trefonen, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.