Orthodontic practices near Weston under Lizard
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Weston under Lizard, 18 practices within 10 and 107 practices within 20. The closest is Shifnal Dental Care, 3.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 3.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Serene Dental LtdTelford | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (45 reviews) |
| Station House Dental PracticeTelford | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (85 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 7.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| The Priors Dental PracticePenkridge | 7.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (25 reviews) |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 7.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (252 reviews) |
| Station House Dental Practice (Hadley)Telford | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Weston under Lizard with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shifnal, 3.8 miles south-west; the next are Telford (6.6 miles west) and Ironbridge (7.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal | 1 | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Telford | 4 | 6.6 miles west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Penkridge | 1 | 7.6 miles east |
| Wolverhampton | 7 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Willenhall | 3 | 9.6 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 Weston under Lizard
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 3.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 10.9 miles east |
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Weston under Lizard at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Staffordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% 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 | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Staffordshire | 314th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Idsall School — 3.4 miles Brewood Middle CofE Academy — 4.9 miles Holy Trinity Academy — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Shifnal Dental Care, Shifnal — 4 miles Serene Dental Ltd, Telford — 7 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 107 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 Weston under Lizard
Weston under Lizard is 3.8 miles from Shifnal Dental Care, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 107.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Shifnal Dental Care (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Weston under Lizard list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Weston under Lizard are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Shifnal Dental Care, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Weston under Lizard
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Weston under Lizard, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Staffordshire.
Area profile for Weston under Lizard
Weston under Lizard — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Weston under Lizard, 7.6% of the 1,528 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Weston under Lizard are Idsall School (3.4 miles) and Brewood Middle CofE Academy (4.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Weston under Lizard is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Weston under Lizard is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 22 miles away.
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A quick look at Weston under Lizard
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Useful local orthodontic context for Weston under Lizard
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Weston under Lizard. The nearest we do hold are Shifnal Dental Care, about 4 miles away; Serene Dental Ltd in Telford, about 7 miles away; and Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 8 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Weston under Lizard
Orthodontic treatment in Weston under Lizard is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Weston under Lizard
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Weston under Lizard — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Weston under Lizard's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Weston under Lizard falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Weston under Lizard, 7.6% of the 1,528 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Weston under Lizard attend schools such as Idsall School (3.4 miles) and Brewood Middle CofE Academy (4.9 miles). Weston under Lizard's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Weston under Lizard is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Weston under Lizard
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Weston under Lizard has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Weston under Lizard
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 Weston under Lizard. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Weston under Lizard
If Weston under Lizard, Staffordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Blymhill, Blymhill Lawn, Tong Norton, Brineton, Blymhill Common, and Orslow.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Weston under Lizard
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Weston under Lizard often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Weston under Lizard?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Weston under Lizard is Shifnal Dental Care, about 3.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Serene Dental Ltd (6.6 miles) and Station House Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Weston under Lizard?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Weston under Lizard, 18 practices within 10 miles and 107 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Weston under Lizard?
The nearest practice to Weston under Lizard that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Shifnal Dental Care, about 3.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Serene Dental Ltd (6.6 miles) and Station House Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Weston under Lizard, Staffordshire?
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 Weston under Lizard, Staffordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.