Orthodontic practices near Alcester
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alcester; 11 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 5.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 5.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch | 5.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (52 reviews) |
| Stratford Dental CentreStratford-upon-Avon | 6.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (605 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics LtdRedditch | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (18 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 7.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (587 reviews) |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (865 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alcester with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Astwood Bank, 5.3 miles north-west; the next are Redditch (5.9 miles north-west) and Stratford-upon-Avon (6.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Redditch | 4 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 5 | 6.6 miles east |
| Evesham | 1 | 9.5 miles south |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 10.8 miles north-west |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 11.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alcester
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-west |
| The Dental Place WarwickWarwick | 5.0 (232 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alcester at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stratford-on-Avon |
| NHS dental services | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 6,939 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,322 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,043 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Warwickshire | 241st closest to an orthodontic practice of 355 places in the county (the county median is 4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Warwickshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alcester Grammar School — 0.2 miles St Benedict's Catholic High School — 0.3 miles Alcester Academy — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,390 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — 5 miles Headless Cross Dental Practice, Redditch — 6 miles Stratford Dental Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 116 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B49 |
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 Alcester
The nearest practice to Alcester is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 5.3 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Evesham Place Dental (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Nuvo Dental Warwick (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Alcester list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Alcester are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alcester to Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 21.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alcester
Warwickshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Alcester
Orthodontist in Alcester: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Alcester understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Alcester itself or elsewhere in Warwickshire. Alcester — a small town with a population of around 6,939 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Alcester
With a population of roughly 6,939, Alcester is a small town within Warwickshire. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Coughton, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Coughton, Oversley Green, Kinwarton, Wixford, Alne End, and Broom are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local provider signals in Alcester
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alcester itself. The nearest we do hold are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 5 miles away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 6 miles away; and Stratford Dental Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Alcester
By ONS classification, Alcester falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Alcester's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,322 residents in Alcester's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alcester; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Alcester are Alcester Grammar School (0.2 miles) and St Benedict's Catholic High School (0.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Alcester close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Alcester is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Alcester
Orthodontic treatment in Alcester is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Alcester
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Alcester — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Alcester
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Alcester can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Alcester — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Alcester vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Alcester is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Alcester. 17.1% of Alcester's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Alcester, 6.4% of the 1,322 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Warwickshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Alcester has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Alcester are Alcester Grammar School (0.2 miles) and St Benedict's Catholic High School (0.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Alcester close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Alcester is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alcester itself. The nearest recorded are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 5 miles away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 6 miles away; and Stratford Dental Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alcester. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alcester
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Alcester, Warwickshire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Coughton, Oversley Green, Kinwarton, Wixford, Alne End, and Broom for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Alcester
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alcester often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alcester?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alcester is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Headless Cross Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Stratford Dental Centre (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alcester?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alcester, 11 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Astwood Bank, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alcester?
The nearest practice to Alcester that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (6.8 miles) and Webheath Dental Practice (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alcester, Warwickshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alcester, Warwickshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.