Orthodontic practices near Tugford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tugford; 26 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 11.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 13.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 15.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 15.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 16.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 16.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 16.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tugford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 11.6 miles north-east; the next are Ironbridge (13.8 miles north-east) and Shrewsbury (14.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 13.8 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 14.4 miles north |
| Telford | 4 | 15.1 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 16.1 miles north |
| Shifnal | 1 | 17.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tugford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 17.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 17.1 miles north |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tugford 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,349 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 545th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 12 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 14 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 26 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 Tugford
The nearest practice to Tugford is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 26 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (17.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Tugford list clear aligners, the nearest 11.6 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 Tugford are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tugford to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tugford
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Tugford, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Shropshire.
Useful local orthodontic context for Tugford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tugford itself. The nearest we do hold are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 12 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 14 miles away; and Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 14 miles away.
Tugford in context
Tugford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Tugford has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,349 residents in Tugford's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Tugford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Tugford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Tugford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Tugford is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Tugford at a glance
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tugford
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Tugford
Many people in Tugford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tugford
Orthodontic practices in and around Tugford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Tugford sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Tugford has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,349 residents in the neighbourhood around Tugford, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Tugford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Tugford's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Tugford close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tugford is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tugford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tugford
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Tugford, Shropshire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Broncroft, Holdgate, Abdon, Bouldon, Clee Saint Margaret, and Cockshutford may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tugford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tugford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tugford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tugford is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 11.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (13.8 miles) and Bayston Hill Dental Practice (14.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tugford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tugford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 11.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tugford?
The nearest practice to Tugford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 11.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (13.8 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tugford, Shropshire?
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 Tugford, Shropshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.