Orthodontic practices near Bentley Heath
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Bentley Heath, 49 practices within 10 and 172 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, 2.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic ExcellenceSolihull | 2.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (207 reviews) |
| Designer Smiles - SolihullSolihull | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (102 reviews) |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (240 reviews) |
| Eternal Smiles Dental CentreSolihull | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (302 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouSolihull | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (116 reviews) |
| Smile ConceptsSolihull | 3.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| Solihull Orthodontic CentreShirley | 3.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (8 reviews) |
| Smile More Dental Centre SolihullSolihull | 3.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bentley Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Solihull, 2.2 miles north; the next are Shirley (3.1 miles north-west) and Dickens Heath (4.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 8 | 2.2 miles north |
| Shirley | 2 | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 4.5 miles west |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Birmingham | 6 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 6.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bentley Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green (5.0 from 109 reviews), 5.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
| Allesley Park Dental PracticeCoventry | 4.9 (440 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bentley Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Solihull |
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 23.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,643 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,554 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Solihull | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Solihull |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Arden — 0.8 miles St Peter's Catholic School — 2.1 miles Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 6,549 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 41,070 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontic Excellence, Solihull — 2 miles Solihull Orthodontic Centre, Shirley — 3 miles Clear Braces Solihull, Dickens Heath — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 49 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 Bentley Heath
The nearest practice to Bentley Heath is Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, 2.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 49 practices, and within 20 there are 172.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontic Excellence (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Beyond Dental Cheltenham (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Bentley Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bentley Heath are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Designer Smiles - Solihull, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bentley Heath
Solihull12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Bentley Heath
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Bentley Heath, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Bentley Heath with the wider Solihull area.
About Bentley Heath
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Dorridge, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Dorridge, Tilehouse Green, Copt Heath, Box Trees, Darley Green, and Knowle.
The local picture in Bentley Heath
Bentley Heath — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.5% of Bentley Heath's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,643 residents in the neighbourhood around Bentley Heath, 10.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Solihull. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bentley Heath is better served than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Bentley Heath attend schools such as Arden (0.8 miles) and St Peter's Catholic School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 41,070 pupils in Bentley Heath's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Bentley Heath close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bentley Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away.
Local provider signals in Bentley Heath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bentley Heath. The closest on record are Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, about 2 miles away; Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, about 3 miles away; and Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 4 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Bentley Heath Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Bentley Heath offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bentley Heath — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bentley Heath — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Bentley Heath's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Bentley Heath sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 23.5% of Bentley Heath's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,643 residents in the neighbourhood around Bentley Heath, 10.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Solihull. Bentley Heath has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Bentley Heath are Arden (0.8 miles) and St Peter's Catholic School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Bentley Heath's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 41,070 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Bentley Heath is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bentley Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bentley Heath. The nearest recorded are Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, about 2 miles away; Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, about 3 miles away; and Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bentley Heath
Orthodontic treatment in Bentley Heath 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Bentley Heath runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bentley Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bentley Heath
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bentley Heath, Solihull with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Dorridge, Tilehouse Green, Copt Heath, Box Trees, Darley Green, and Knowle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bentley Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bentley Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bentley Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bentley Heath is Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, about 2.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Designer Smiles - Solihull (2.3 miles) and Beyond Dental Cheltenham (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bentley Heath?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Bentley Heath, 49 practices within 10 miles and 172 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bentley Heath?
The nearest practice to Bentley Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Designer Smiles - Solihull, about 2.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Beyond Dental Cheltenham (2.4 miles) and Eternal Smiles Dental Centre (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bentley Heath, Solihull?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bentley Heath, Solihull?
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.