Orthodontic practices near SY22
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of SY22; 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 8.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 16.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 17.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 18.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 18.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 18.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 18.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 18.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SY22 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 8.9 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (16.4 miles east) and Shrewsbury (17.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.4 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 6 | 17.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SY22
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shrewsbury Dental Lab (5.0 from 14 reviews), 17.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 17.0 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 16.4 miles east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 18.4 miles east |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 4.7 (12 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SY22
The nearest practice to SY22 is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 8.9 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 12.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 3 of the practices around SY22 list clear aligners, the nearest 16.4 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 SY22 are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 18.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SY22 to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SY22 at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,388 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 9 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 16 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 12 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SY21, SY10, SY11, LL20, SY15, SY16, LL14, LL21 |
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 SY22
Patients in the SY22 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SY22 is Waen Fach.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SY22
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SY22?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SY22 is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 8.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (16.4 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (17.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SY22?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SY22, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SY22?
The nearest practice to SY22 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 18.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (18.4 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (18.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the SY22 postcode district?
Places in or next to SY22 include Waen Fach, Llanfechain, Trefnanney, Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, Bwlch-y-cibau, Pentre'r beirdd, Geuffordd and Winllan.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SY22 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Waen Fach, Sir Powys, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near SY22?
Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).
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.