Orthodontic practices near Wem
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wem; 1 practice within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 8.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 10.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 10.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 10.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 10.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 10.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 10.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 10.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Wem with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shrewsbury, 8.9 miles south; the next are Bicton (10.6 miles south) and Wellington (13.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 8.9 miles south |
| Bicton | 1 | 10.6 miles south |
| Wellington | 3 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.8 miles west |
| Telford | 4 | 14.1 miles south-east |
| Nantwich | 1 | 16.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wem
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 19.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-east |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 10.9 miles south |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 10.5 miles south |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wem 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 5,870 |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,651 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,796 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 427th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Thomas Adams School — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,214 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 — 9 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 11 miles Manor Orthodontic Clinic, Wellington — 14 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 30 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 Wem
The nearest practice to Wem is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 8.9 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 30.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Station House Dental Practice (Hadley) (14.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Wem list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wem are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wem to The Smile Centre Shrewsbury 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wem
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Orthodontist in Wem: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Wem? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Wem or another part of Shropshire. Wem — a small town with a population of around 5,870 — is covered on this page specifically.
Wem in context
Wem is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Wem's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,651 residents in Wem's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Wem has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Wem are served by secondary schools including The Thomas Adams School (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Wem's Local Authority. Wem falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wem is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Wem
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wem itself. The nearest we do hold are The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 9 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 11 miles away; and Manor Orthodontic Clinic in Wellington, about 14 miles away.
Local context for Wem
Around 5,870 people live in Wem, which is a small town within Shropshire. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Creamore Bank, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Creamore Bank, Ryebank, Edstaston, Barkers Green, Lowe, and Palms Hill as well as this one.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wem
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Wem has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Wem offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wem
Orthodontic treatment in Wem 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wem
Orthodontic practices in and around Wem vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Wem's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Wem falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17% of Wem's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,651 residents in the neighbourhood around Wem, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Wem has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Wem are served by secondary schools including The Thomas Adams School (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wem's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Wem sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wem is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wem. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wem
These links help widen your research beyond Wem, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Creamore Bank, Ryebank, Edstaston, Barkers Green, Lowe, and Palms Hill may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Wem
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wem often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wem?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wem is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 8.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Winchester House Dental Practice (10.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wem?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wem, 1 practice within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wem?
The nearest practice to Wem that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 8.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (10.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wem, Shropshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wem, Shropshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.