Orthodontic practices near West Felton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of West Felton, 1 practice within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 4.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 10.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 10.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 11.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 11.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 11.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 11.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 12.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to West Felton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 4.1 miles north-west; the next are Bicton (10.2 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (10.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Bicton | 1 | 10.2 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 15.3 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 16.5 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 20.5 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 West Felton
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), 12.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 10.2 miles south-east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
West Felton 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 720 |
| Residents under 16 | 18% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,602 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 65 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Shropshire | 149th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marches School — 4.4 miles The Corbet School — 5.3 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 4 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 10 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 17 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 West Felton
The nearest practice to West Felton is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (16 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around West Felton list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 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 West Felton are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 11.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In West Felton
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Orthodontist in West Felton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in West Felton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Shropshire, not just West Felton. West Felton — a small village with a population of around 720 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near West Felton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in West Felton. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 10 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 11 miles away.
West Felton in numbers
West Felton is home to around 720 people, classing it as a small village within Shropshire. The nearest other location we cover is Weirbrook, under 1 km to the north.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Weirbrook, Queens Head, Grimpo, Dovaston, Tedsmore, and Elbridge can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for West Felton
Officially, West Felton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, West Felton falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. West Felton's under-16 share sits at 18%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,602 residents in the neighbourhood around West Felton, 8.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to West Felton are The Marches School (4.4 miles) and The Corbet School (5.3 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in West Felton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. West Felton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in West Felton
Many people in West Felton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in West Felton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in West Felton
The orthodontic landscape in West Felton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in West Felton — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around West Felton. West Felton — 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 figures show 18% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around West Felton, 8.8% of the 1,602 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in West Felton are served by secondary schools including The Marches School (4.4 miles) and The Corbet School (5.3 miles). DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across West Felton's Local Authority. West Felton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in West Felton itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 10 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 11 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around West Felton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around West Felton
These local links are here for anyone comparing West Felton, Shropshire against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Weirbrook, Queens Head, Grimpo, Dovaston, Tedsmore, and Elbridge may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in West Felton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in West Felton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to West Felton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to West Felton is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 4.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (10.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near West Felton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of West Felton, 1 practice within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near West Felton?
The nearest practice to West Felton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Winchester House Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 11.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Smile Centre Shrewsbury (11.7 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in West Felton, Shropshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in West Felton, Shropshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.