Orthodontic practices near Apes Dale
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Apes Dale, 51 practices within 10 and 153 practices within 20. The closest is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (301 reviews) |
| The Sweet Smile BromsgroveBromsgrove | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouBromsgrove | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (9 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 2.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (134 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (115 reviews) |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| House of DentalHopwood | 4.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Apes Dale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnt Green, 1.4 miles north-east; the next are Bromsgrove (1.9 miles south-west) and Redditch (4.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnt Green | 1 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Redditch | 4 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Hopwood | 1 | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Birmingham | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 5.7 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 Apes Dale
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green (5.0 from 301 reviews), 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Apes Dale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromsgrove |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,195 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 271 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Bromsgrove High School — 1.6 miles Parkside Middle School — 1.7 miles Aston Fields Middle School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 5,963 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | RESTORE Dental Specialists, Barnt Green — 1 miles The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove — 2 miles Webheath Dental Practice, Redditch — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 51 within 10 miles, 153 within 20 miles |
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 Apes Dale
Apes Dale is 1.4 miles from RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 51 practices, and within 20 there are 153.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New Road Dental (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Just Orthodontics (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Apes Dale list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Apes Dale are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Apes Dale
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Apes Dale, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Worcestershire and the surrounding area.
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Area profile for Apes Dale
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Apes Dale sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Apes Dale's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,195 residents in the neighbourhood around Apes Dale, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Apes Dale is better served than 75% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Apes Dale are North Bromsgrove High School (1.6 miles) and Parkside Middle School (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Apes Dale falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Apes Dale is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Apes Dale
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Apes Dale. The closest on record are RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about a mile away; The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, about 2 miles away; and Webheath Dental Practice in Redditch, about 4 miles away.
Local snapshot of Apes Dale
Just under 1 km north, Linthurst is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Apes Dale Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Apes Dale can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Apes Dale — Local Context
Practices serving Apes Dale differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Apes Dale is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Apes Dale falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.3% of Apes Dale's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Apes Dale, 7% of the 1,195 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Apes Dale has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Apes Dale attend schools such as North Bromsgrove High School (1.6 miles) and Parkside Middle School (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Apes Dale's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Apes Dale is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 11 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Apes Dale itself. The closest on record are RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about a mile away; The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, about 2 miles away; and Webheath Dental Practice in Redditch, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Apes Dale
Many people in Apes Dale delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Apes Dale
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Apes Dale
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Apes Dale — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Apes Dale as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Apes Dale. Apes Dale's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,195 residents in Apes Dale's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Apes Dale has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Apes Dale are served by secondary schools including North Bromsgrove High School (1.6 miles) and Parkside Middle School (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Apes Dale falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Apes Dale is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Apes Dale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Apes Dale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Apes Dale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Apes Dale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Apes Dale is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove (1.9 miles) and New Road Dental (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Apes Dale?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Apes Dale, 51 practices within 10 miles and 153 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Apes Dale?
The nearest practice to Apes Dale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, about 1.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include New Road Dental (2.0 miles) and Orthodontics For You (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Apes Dale, Worcestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Apes Dale, Worcestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.