--- title: "Orthodontists in Shifnal, Shropshire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shifnal description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Shifnal, 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 Shifnal Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Shifnal, Shropshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Shifnal](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/shifnal) ## Compare Orthodontists in Shifnal 1 practice is on our register for Shifnal. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Shifnal Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shifnal-dental-care) TF11 9AU | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (996 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Shifnal 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 6,240 | | Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,361 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 23.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,897 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 25.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England | | Access within Shropshire | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 24 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Idsall School — 0.2 miles Holy Trinity Academy — 2.4 miles The Telford Park School — 2.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,864 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) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Crackleybank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/crackleybank) [The Wyke](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-wyke) [Grindle](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grindle) [Grindleforge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grindleforge) [Sheriffhales](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sheriffhales) [Kemberton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kemberton) [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 Shifnal How many orthodontists are there in Shifnal? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Shifnal, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Shifnal offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Shifnal: Shifnal Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Shifnal has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Shifnal Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Shifnal: 5.0 from 996 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Shifnal? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Shifnal, Shropshire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shifnal](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shifnal) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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