Orthodontic practices near Upton Magna
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Upton Magna, 18 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 3.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 3.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 3.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 3.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Upton Magna with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 3.3 miles north-west; the next are Wellington (5.8 miles east) and Bicton (5.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 5.8 miles east |
| Bicton | 1 | 5.8 miles west |
| Telford | 4 | 7.6 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 10.3 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 Magna
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 12.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 3.5 miles west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 5.3 miles west |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 8.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upton Magna 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,642 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 35 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Shropshire | 111th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belvidere School — 2.6 miles Shrewsbury Academy — 3.1 miles The Priory School — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 830 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 | The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 3 miles Elite Orthodontics, Wellington — 6 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 22 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 Magna
Upton Magna is 3.3 miles from The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (7.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (22 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Upton Magna list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upton Magna are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upton Magna
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What official data says about Upton Magna
Upton Magna 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. Upton Magna's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,642 residents in the neighbourhood around Upton Magna, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Upton Magna has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Upton Magna are Belvidere School (2.6 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Upton Magna's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upton Magna is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upton Magna is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Berwick Wharf, Somerwood, Atcham, Wroxeter, Roden, and Bings Heath.
Upton Magna at a glance
Heading north-east for around 3 km brings you to Somerwood, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Upton Magna
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upton Magna itself. The nearest recorded are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 3 miles away; Elite Orthodontics in Wellington, about 6 miles away; and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 6 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upton Magna
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upton Magna
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Upton Magna. Upton Magna's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upton Magna falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,642 residents in the neighbourhood around Upton Magna, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upton Magna is better served than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upton Magna are served by secondary schools including Belvidere School (2.6 miles) and Shrewsbury Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Upton Magna's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Upton Magna close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Upton Magna is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upton Magna
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upton Magna
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Areas We Cover Around Upton Magna
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Upton Magna, Shropshire alone. This page links onward to Berwick Wharf, Somerwood, Atcham, Wroxeter, Roden, and Bings Heath for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upton Magna
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upton Magna often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upton Magna?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upton Magna is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 3.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (3.5 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upton Magna?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Upton Magna, 18 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upton Magna?
The nearest practice to Upton Magna that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 3.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include New Park House Dental Centre (3.5 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upton Magna, 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 Upton Magna, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.