Orthodontic practices near Wykey
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wykey; 10 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 6.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 8.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 8.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 9.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 9.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 9.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wykey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 6.7 miles west; the next are Bicton (8.4 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (8.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 6.7 miles west |
| Bicton | 1 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 15.8 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 17.4 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 17.8 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 Wykey
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), 10.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 17.8 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wykey 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 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,264 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% 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 | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 315th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Corbet School — 2.7 miles Lakelands Academy — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 691 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 | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 7 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 8 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 9 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 | 10 within 10 miles, 21 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 Wykey
The nearest practice to Wykey is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.7 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Wykey list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 Wykey are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 9.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wykey to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wykey
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The local picture in Wykey
Wykey 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. 18.5% of Wykey's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,264 residents in the neighbourhood around Wykey, 10.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wykey; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Wykey are The Corbet School (2.7 miles) and Lakelands Academy (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wykey's Local Authority has 182 schools educating 43,684 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Wykey close to the England median.
Local snapshot of Wykey
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What we know about practices near Wykey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wykey itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 7 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 8 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 9 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wykey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wykey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wykey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wykey is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6.7 miles to the west. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (8.4 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wykey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wykey, 10 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wykey?
The nearest practice to Wykey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 9.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (9.6 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wykey, Shropshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wykey, Shropshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.