Orthodontic practices near Worfield
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Worfield; 14 practices within 10 and 112 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 6.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 7.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
| Dawley Dental Practice & Implant ClinicTelford | 8.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,702 reviews) |
| Rock Dental - Best Dentist in WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 8.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (338 reviews) |
| Halfway House Dental & Invisalign Orthodontic ClinicWolverhampton | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (232 reviews) |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 9.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (252 reviews) |
| Titley Darby Dehal & AssociatesPenn Fields | 9.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Worfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 6.3 miles north-west; the next are Ironbridge (6.5 miles north-west) and Shifnal (7.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Shifnal | 1 | 7.3 miles north |
| Telford | 3 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Wolverhampton | 7 | 8.9 miles east |
| Penn Fields | 1 | 9.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Worfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 7.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 7.3 miles north |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Worfield 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 279 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,708 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bridgnorth Endowed School — 3.0 miles Oldbury Wells School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 601 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 6 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 6 miles Shifnal Dental Care, Shifnal — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 112 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 Worfield
From Worfield the nearest practice is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 6.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 112.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Worfield list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Worfield are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Worfield to Broseley Dental Practice Ltd is roughly 15 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Worfield
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Orthodontist in Worfield: People weighing up braces or aligners in Worfield can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Shropshire and the surrounding area. Worfield — a small village with a population of around 279 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Worfield
ONS classifies Worfield as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Worfield sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.4% of residents under 16, Worfield skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,708 residents in the neighbourhood around Worfield, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. People in Worfield usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 22.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Worfield attend schools such as Bridgnorth Endowed School (3.0 miles) and Oldbury Wells School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Worfield's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Worfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Worfield is about 20 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Facts about Worfield
With a population of roughly 279, Worfield is a small village within Shropshire. The nearest other location we cover is Catstree, around 1 km to the north-west.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Catstree, Burcote, Folley, Swancote, Woundale, and Lower Allscott can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Useful local orthodontic context for Worfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Worfield itself. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 6 miles away; and Shifnal Dental Care, about 7 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Worfield
Starting orthodontic treatment in Worfield 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Worfield
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Worfield
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Worfield — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Worfield
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Worfield has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Worfield
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Worfield — 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 Worfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Worfield
These links help widen your research beyond Worfield, Shropshire if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Catstree, Burcote, Folley, Swancote, Woundale, and Lower Allscott may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Worfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Worfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Worfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Worfield is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (6.5 miles) and Shifnal Dental Care (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Worfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Worfield, 14 practices within 10 miles and 112 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Worfield?
The nearest practice to Worfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 6.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (6.5 miles) and Shifnal Dental Care (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Worfield, Shropshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Worfield, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.