Orthodontic practices near Whatmore
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Whatmore; 31 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 12.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 12.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 13.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 17.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 17.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| Dental Care Worcester CityWorcester | 17.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Whatmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 12.3 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (13.3 miles east) and Worcester (17.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 12.3 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 13.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 18.3 miles south-east |
| Stourbridge | 11 | 19.0 miles north-east |
| Broseley | 1 | 19.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Whatmore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 19.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 19.4 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Whatmore 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,444 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 130 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 571st closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 2.7 miles The Lacon Childe School — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 453 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 | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 12 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 13 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 31 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 Whatmore
The nearest practice to Whatmore is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.3 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. 31 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Whatmore list clear aligners, the nearest 13.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Whatmore are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 14.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Whatmore to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 320 to 640 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Whatmore
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Whatmore, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Whatmore with the wider Shropshire area.
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Nearby location pages including Boraston, Tilsop, Aston Bank, Coreley, Spurtree, and Knowlegate can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Whatmore in context
Whatmore is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.9% of Whatmore's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,444 residents in the neighbourhood around Whatmore, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Whatmore; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Whatmore are Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (2.7 miles) and The Lacon Childe School (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Whatmore's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Whatmore among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Whatmore is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Local treatment availability around Whatmore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Whatmore. The closest on record are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 13 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 18 miles away.
Facts about Whatmore
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Whatmore
Starting orthodontic treatment in Whatmore can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Orthodontic Treatments in Whatmore
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Whatmore
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Whatmore — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Whatmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Whatmore
If Whatmore, Shropshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Boraston, Tilsop, Aston Bank, Coreley, Spurtree, and Knowlegate for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Whatmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Whatmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Whatmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Whatmore is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 12.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (12.4 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (13.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Whatmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Whatmore, 0 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Whatmore?
The nearest practice to Whatmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 14.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (19.0 miles) and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (19.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Whatmore, 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 Whatmore, Shropshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.