Orthodontic practices near Woundale
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Woundale; 22 practices within 10 and 114 practices within 20. The closest is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 7.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Madeley Dental & Implant ClinicIronbridge | 8.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (701 reviews) |
| Titley Darby Dehal & AssociatesPenn Fields | 8.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
| Rock Dental - Best Dentist in WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 8.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (338 reviews) |
| Halfway House Dental & Invisalign Orthodontic ClinicWolverhampton | 8.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (232 reviews) |
| Braces & Faces DentalWolverhampton | 8.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (69 reviews) |
| Braces & Faces OrthodonticsWolverhampton | 8.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (129 reviews) |
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (996 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woundale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Broseley, 7.8 miles north-west; the next are Ironbridge (8.1 miles north-west) and Penn Fields (8.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 1 | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Penn Fields | 1 | 8.5 miles east |
| Wolverhampton | 7 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Shifnal | 1 | 8.8 miles north |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 9.2 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 Woundale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shifnal Dental Care (5.0 from 996 reviews), 8.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Dental CareShifnal | 5.0 (996 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| Claregate Dental Practice WolverhamptonWolverhampton | 5.0 (252 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woundale 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,736 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 369th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bridgnorth Endowed School — 3.4 miles Oldbury Wells School — 3.7 miles Wombourne High School — 6.0 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 | Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 8 miles Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic, Ironbridge — 8 miles Titley Darby Dehal & Associates, Penn Fields — 8 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 | 22 within 10 miles, 114 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 Woundale
The nearest practice to Woundale is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.8 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 are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 114.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Broseley Dental Practice Ltd (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Claregate Dental Practice Wolverhampton (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Woundale list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Woundale are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 7.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Woundale 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woundale
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Orthodontist in Woundale: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Woundale. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Woundale itself or elsewhere in Shropshire.
Area profile for Woundale
Woundale is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.6% of Woundale's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,736 residents in the neighbourhood around Woundale, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Woundale has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 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 Woundale attend schools such as Bridgnorth Endowed School (3.4 miles) and Oldbury Wells School (3.7 miles). There are 182 schools and 43,684 pupils in Woundale's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Woundale sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Woundale is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 19 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Woundale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Woundale itself. The closest on record are Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 8 miles away; Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic in Ironbridge, about 8 miles away; and Titley Darby Dehal & Associates in Penn Fields, about 8 miles away.
A quick look at Woundale
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Wallhill, the closest linked location.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Wallhill, Dallicot, Hopstone, Upper Farmcote, Lower Beobridge, and Worfield follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Orthodontic Treatments in Woundale
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Woundale can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Woundale
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Woundale
Many people in Woundale delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Woundale
- 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 Woundale
Treatment in Woundale runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woundale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Woundale
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Woundale, Shropshire alone. Related nearby location pages such as Wallhill, Dallicot, Hopstone, Upper Farmcote, Lower Beobridge, and Worfield can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woundale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woundale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woundale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woundale is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 7.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (8.1 miles) and Titley Darby Dehal & Associates (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woundale?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Woundale, 22 practices within 10 miles and 114 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Broseley, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woundale?
The nearest practice to Woundale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 7.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Madeley Dental & Implant Clinic (8.1 miles) and Titley Darby Dehal & Associates (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woundale, Shropshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woundale, Shropshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.