Orthodontic practices near SY12
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of SY12; 1 practice within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 7.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 10.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 11.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 11.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 12.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 12.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 13.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 13.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SY12 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 7.2 miles south-west; the next are Wrexham (10.4 miles north-west) and Rhosllannerchrugog (12.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Wrexham | 4 | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 12.5 miles north-west |
| Bicton | 1 | 13.6 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 1 | 13.7 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 SY12
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton (4.9 from 354 reviews), 13.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 13.6 miles south |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 4.7 (162 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 4.6 (84 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SY12
The nearest practice to SY12 is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 7.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around SY12 list clear aligners, the nearest 10.4 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 SY12 are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 10.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SY12 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SY12 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,562 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 88 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lakelands Academy — 0.3 miles St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 590 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 Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 10 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 24 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SY11, LL13, SY4, SY14, LL14, LL12, SY13, LL11 |
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.
Teeth straightening near SY12
Patients in the SY12 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SY12 is Swan Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SY12
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SY12?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SY12 is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 7.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ruabon Road Dental Practice (10.4 miles) and Wrexham Dental Works (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SY12?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SY12, 1 practice within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SY12?
The nearest practice to SY12 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 10.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (11.2 miles) and Signature Smiles (12.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the SY12 postcode district?
Places in or next to SY12 include Swan Hill, Ellesmere, Tetchill, Newnes, Elson, Hordley, Lower Hordley and Gadlas.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SY12 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Swan Hill, Shropshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near SY12 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.