Orthodontic practices near Upton Cressett
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upton Cressett; 3 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 7.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 9.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 11.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 11.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 11.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 11.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upton Cressett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 5.8 miles north; the next are Ironbridge (7.9 miles north) and Telford (9.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Telford | 4 | 9.7 miles north |
| Shifnal | 1 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 11.7 miles north |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 14.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upton Cressett
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 11.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 9.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upton Cressett 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 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,460 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 | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 262nd 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 | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oldbury Wells School — 3.5 miles Bridgnorth Endowed School — 3.8 miles William Brookes School — 5.4 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 — 6 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 8 miles Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic, Telford — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 63 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 Upton Cressett
The nearest practice to Upton Cressett is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (14.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Upton Cressett list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Upton Cressett are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upton Cressett to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upton Cressett
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Orthodontist in Upton Cressett: This page was put together for people in Upton Cressett who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just Upton Cressett.
What local practice data suggests in Upton Cressett
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upton Cressett itself. The nearest recorded are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 8 miles away; and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic in Telford, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Upton Cressett
Upton Cressett's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Upton Cressett sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upton Cressett's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upton Cressett, 6.5% of the 2,460 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upton Cressett; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Upton Cressett attend schools such as Oldbury Wells School (3.5 miles) and Bridgnorth Endowed School (3.8 miles). Upton Cressett's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Upton Cressett close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Upton Cressett is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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About Upton Cressett
The nearest other location we cover is Aston Eyre, around 1 km to the north.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upton Cressett
Orthodontic treatment in Upton Cressett is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upton Cressett
Every case in Upton Cressett follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Upton Cressett Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upton Cressett 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upton Cressett
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upton Cressett — 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 Upton Cressett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upton Cressett
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upton Cressett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upton Cressett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upton Cressett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upton Cressett is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 5.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (7.9 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upton Cressett?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upton Cressett, 3 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upton Cressett?
The nearest practice to Upton Cressett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 5.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (7.9 miles) and Dawley Dental Practice & Implant Clinic (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upton Cressett, Shropshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upton Cressett, Shropshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.