Orthodontic practices near Vennington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Vennington; 9 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 7.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 7.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 8.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 8.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 9.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 9.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 9.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 9.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 9.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Vennington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicton, 7.9 miles east; the next are Shrewsbury (8.4 miles east) and Oswestry (12.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicton | 1 | 7.9 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 8.4 miles east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 12.4 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 19.2 miles east |
| Telford | 4 | 21.1 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 21.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Vennington
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), 10.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 10.1 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 19.3 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 7.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Vennington 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 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,931 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% 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 | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 375th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mary Webb School and Science College — 4.7 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 | The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 8 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 8 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 15 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 Vennington
From Vennington the nearest practice is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, 7.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (21.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Vennington list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Vennington are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 9.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Vennington to The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Vennington
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Orthodontist in Vennington: Before booking anything in Vennington, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Vennington itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.
Vennington in context
Vennington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Vennington sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.7% of Vennington's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Vennington, 4.7% of the 1,931 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Vennington; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Vennington are Mary Webb School and Science College (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Vennington's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Vennington is roughly mid-table for England.
A quick look at Vennington
The nearest other location we cover is Marche, around 1 km to the north-west.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Marche, Halfway House, Vron Gate, Mondaytown, Wattlesborough Heath, and Aston Pigott may also help.
Useful local orthodontic context for Vennington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Vennington. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 8 miles away; Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 8 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 12 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Vennington
Orthodontic treatment in Vennington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Vennington
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Vennington
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Vennington. Vennington 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. Census data puts 17.7% of Vennington's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,931 residents in Vennington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Vennington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Vennington are Mary Webb School and Science College (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Vennington's Local Authority. Vennington sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Vennington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Vennington can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Vennington — Local Context
Provision in Vennington varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Vennington sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,931 residents in the neighbourhood around Vennington, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Vennington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Vennington are served by secondary schools including Mary Webb School and Science College (4.7 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Vennington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Vennington sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Vennington itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 8 miles away; Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 8 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Vennington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Vennington
These local links are here for anyone comparing Vennington, Shropshire against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Marche, Halfway House, Vron Gate, Mondaytown, Wattlesborough Heath, and Aston Pigott for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Vennington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Vennington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Vennington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Vennington is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 7.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Shrewsbury Dental Lab (8.4 miles) and Bayston Hill Dental Practice (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Vennington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Vennington, 9 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bicton, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Vennington?
The nearest practice to Vennington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 9.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (9.6 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Vennington, Shropshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Vennington, Shropshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.