Orthodontic practices near Austrey
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Austrey; 12 practices within 10 and 172 practices within 20. The closest is Tamworth Dental Practice, 5.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Dental PracticeTamworth | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (1,594 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth | 5.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (537 reviews) |
| Dale House Dental PracticeTamworth | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (341 reviews) |
| Distinctive DentistryTamworth | 5.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (384 reviews) |
| Central OrthodonticsSmethwick | 5.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (30 reviews) |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (422 reviews) |
| Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote | 7.8 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (103 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Austrey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Tamworth, 5.3 miles west; the next are Smethwick (5.6 miles west) and Swadlincote (7.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 4 | 5.3 miles west |
| Smethwick | 1 | 5.6 miles west |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 7.7 miles north |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 9.5 miles north |
| Coalville | 2 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Nuneaton | 3 | 10.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Austrey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 11.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spires Dental ClinicLichfield | 5.0 (324 reviews) | 11.1 miles west |
| Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield | 5.0 (135 reviews) | 11.4 miles west |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth | 4.9 (537 reviews) | 5.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Austrey at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Warwickshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 928 |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,729 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 98 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% 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 | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Warwickshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Polesworth School — 4.0 miles Landau Forte Academy, Amington — 4.4 miles Lift Tamworth — 5.2 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Tamworth Dental Practice, Tamworth — 5 miles Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 6 miles Alexandra Dental Care, Swadlincote — 8 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 172 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 Austrey
From Austrey the nearest practice is Tamworth Dental Practice, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 172.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Tamworth Dental Practice (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Austrey list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Austrey are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tamworth Dental Practice, 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 Austrey to Tamworth Dental Practice 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 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Austrey
Warwickshire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Austrey
Orthodontist in Austrey: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Austrey understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Warwickshire. Austrey — a small village with a population of around 928 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Newton Regis, Appleby Parva, Orton on the Hill, Seckington, Chilcote, and Appleby Magna.
What we know about practices near Austrey
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Austrey itself. The nearest recorded are Tamworth Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 6 miles away; and Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 8 miles away.
Austrey in context
ONS classifies Austrey as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Austrey falls under NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,729 residents in the neighbourhood around Austrey, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. Austrey has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Austrey are The Polesworth School (4.0 miles) and Landau Forte Academy, Amington (4.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Austrey sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Austrey is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Austrey in numbers
Around 928 people live in Austrey, which is a small village within Warwickshire. Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Newton Regis, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Austrey
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Austrey helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Austrey
Practices serving Austrey differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Austrey as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Austrey falls under NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,729 residents in Austrey's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. Austrey has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Austrey attend schools such as The Polesworth School (4.0 miles) and Landau Forte Academy, Amington (4.4 miles). Austrey falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Austrey is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Austrey
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Austrey has the full spectrum of options. 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 Austrey — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Austrey — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Austrey is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Austrey's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Austrey, 5.8% of the 1,729 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Warwickshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Austrey has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 19.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Austrey attend schools such as The Polesworth School (4.0 miles) and Landau Forte Academy, Amington (4.4 miles). Austrey's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Austrey is about 18 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. There is no orthodontist on our records in Austrey itself. The closest on record are Tamworth Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 6 miles away; and Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Austrey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Austrey
These links help widen your research beyond Austrey, Warwickshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Newton Regis, Appleby Parva, Orton on the Hill, Seckington, Chilcote, and Appleby Magna.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Austrey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Austrey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Austrey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Austrey is Tamworth Dental Practice, about 5.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Ascent Dental Care Tamworth (5.4 miles) and Dale House Dental Practice (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Austrey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Austrey, 12 practices within 10 miles and 172 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Tamworth, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Austrey?
The nearest practice to Austrey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tamworth Dental Practice, about 5.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Dale House Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Central Orthodontics (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Austrey, Warwickshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Austrey, Warwickshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.