Orthodontic practices near Upper College
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Upper College; 43 practices within 20. The closest is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Dane Bank House Dental PracticeCrewe | 14.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (34 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Cheshire Dental CentreCrewe | 14.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 14.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.8 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 14.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper College with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nantwich, 11.9 miles north-east; the next are Shrewsbury (13.0 miles south) and Crewe (14.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich | 1 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 13.0 miles south |
| Crewe | 6 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Telford | 4 | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 15.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper College
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), 14.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-east |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper College 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,710 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 | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 123 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 560th 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 | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir John Talbot's School — 3.7 miles The Thomas Adams School — 5.1 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 | Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 12 miles The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 13 miles Dane Bank House Dental Practice, Crewe — 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, 43 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 Upper College
The nearest practice to Upper College is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.9 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. 43 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dane Bank House Dental Practice (14.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Upper College list clear aligners, the nearest 11.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper College are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 11.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper College to Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper College
Shropshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Upper College
Orthodontist in Upper College: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Upper College often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just Upper College.
Local treatment availability around Upper College
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper College itself. The nearest recorded are Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 12 miles away; The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 13 miles away; and Dane Bank House Dental Practice in Crewe, about 14 miles away.
The local picture in Upper College
Upper College is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upper College. Census data puts 15.9% of Upper College's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper College, 6.5% of the 1,710 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper College 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). Families in Upper College are served by secondary schools including Sir John Talbot's School (3.7 miles) and The Thomas Adams School (5.1 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Upper College's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Upper College falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper College is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Darliston, Higher heath, Lower Heath, Prees, Fauls, and Prees green as well as this one.
Upper College in numbers
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Higher heath, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upper College
Many people in Upper College delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper College
Every case in Upper College follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper College Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Upper College offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper College
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper College — 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 Upper College. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper College
If Upper College, Shropshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Darliston, Higher heath, Lower Heath, Prees, Fauls, and Prees green may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upper College
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper College often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper College?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper College is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 11.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (13.0 miles) and Dane Bank House Dental Practice (14.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper College?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper College, 0 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nantwich, 11.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper College?
The nearest practice to Upper College that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 11.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (13.0 miles) and Dane Bank House Dental Practice (14.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper College, Shropshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper College, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.