Orthodontic practices near Waters Upton
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Waters Upton, 14 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 4.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (394 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic ClinicWellington | 4.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (10 reviews) |
| Elite OrthodonticsWellington | 4.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 7.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Waters Upton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Telford, 4.4 miles south-east; the next are Wellington (4.7 miles south) and Shrewsbury (8.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | 4 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Wellington | 3 | 4.7 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 8.4 miles west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 11.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waters Upton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 10.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 19.3 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 11.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waters Upton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Telford and Wrekin |
| 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 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,248 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Telford and Wrekin | 77th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Telford and Wrekin |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Charlton School — 4.3 miles Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase — 5.2 miles Ercall Wood Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 33,470 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Practice (Hadley), Telford — 4 miles Smile Works Malinslee, Wellington — 5 miles The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 29 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 Waters Upton
The nearest practice to Waters Upton is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 4.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (19.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Waters Upton list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Waters Upton are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waters Upton
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Orthodontist in Waters Upton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Waters Upton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Telford and Wrekin and the surrounding area.
Waters Upton in numbers
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Area profile for Waters Upton
Waters Upton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 13.5% of Waters Upton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,248 residents in Waters Upton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. Waters Upton has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Waters Upton are Charlton School (4.3 miles) and Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase (5.2 miles). Waters Upton's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 33,470 pupils (DfE data). Waters Upton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Waters Upton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Waters Upton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Waters Upton itself. The closest on record are Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 4 miles away; Smile Works Malinslee in Wellington, about 5 miles away; and The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 8 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Waters Upton
Many people in Waters Upton 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Waters Upton
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Waters Upton. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Waters Upton sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Waters Upton's under-16 share, 13.5%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,248 residents in Waters Upton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Telford and Wrekin. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Waters Upton is better served than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Waters Upton attend schools such as Charlton School (4.3 miles) and Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase (5.2 miles). DfE figures put 84 schools and 33,470 pupils across Waters Upton's Local Authority. Waters Upton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Waters Upton is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Waters Upton
Patients in Waters Upton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Waters Upton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Waters Upton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waters Upton
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Waters Upton, Telford and Wrekin. Related nearby location pages such as Crudgington, Sytch Lane, Cold Hatton Heath, Little Bolas, Sleap, and Cold Hatton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Waters Upton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waters Upton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waters Upton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waters Upton is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 4.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Works Malinslee (4.7 miles) and Manor Orthodontic Clinic (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waters Upton?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Waters Upton, 14 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waters Upton?
The nearest practice to Waters Upton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) in Telford, about 4.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Smile Works Malinslee (4.7 miles) and Serene Dental Ltd (5.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waters Upton, Telford and Wrekin?
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 Waters Upton, Telford and Wrekin?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.