--- title: "Orthodontists in Bicton, Shropshire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bicton description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Bicton, Shropshire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Bicton Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Bicton, Shropshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Bicton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bicton) ## Compare Orthodontists in Bicton 1 practice is on our register for Bicton. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-spa-and-skin-clinic) SY3 5AL | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Bicton 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 | 331 | | Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,499 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 13.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 62 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 28.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England | | Access within Shropshire | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire | | Nearest secondary schools | The Priory School — 3.2 miles Meole Brace School — 3.4 miles Shrewsbury Academy — 4.0 miles | | Schools in council area | 182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Calcott](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/calcott) [Montford Bridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/montford-bridge) [Bicton Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bicton-heath) [Forton Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/forton-heath) [Preston Montford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/preston-montford) [Bowbrook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bowbrook) [All Areas in Shropshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/shropshire) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Bicton How many orthodontists are there in Bicton? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Bicton. Which orthodontist in Bicton has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for Bicton: 4.9 from 354 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Bicton? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. 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