Orthodontic practices near Birlingham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Birlingham; 14 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Evesham Orthodontics, 6.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham OrthodonticsEvesham | 6.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| St Peter's Dental PracticeWorcester | 7.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (120 reviews) |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 7.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (81 reviews) |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 7.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (172 reviews) |
| Trinity Gate OrthodonticsWorcester | 8.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 8.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 8.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 8.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Birlingham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Evesham, 6.3 miles east; the next are Worcester (7.4 miles north-west) and Great Malvern (9.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Evesham | 1 | 6.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 9.0 miles west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 9.5 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 12.9 miles south |
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 14.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Birlingham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 13.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-west |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Birlingham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wychavon |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,285 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 18.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 151 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 443rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Pershore High School — 2.7 miles Bredon Hill Academy — 5.2 miles Hanley Castle High School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,055 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Evesham Orthodontics, Evesham — 6 miles St Peter's Dental Practice, Worcester — 7 miles Ascent Dental Care Malvern, Great Malvern — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 54 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Birlingham
From Birlingham the nearest practice is Evesham Orthodontics, 6.3 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (9.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; the247dentist - Plymouth (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Birlingham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Birlingham are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Evesham Orthodontics, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Birlingham to Evesham Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Birlingham
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Orthodontist in Birlingham: People weighing up braces or aligners in Birlingham can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Worcestershire and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Birlingham
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Birlingham sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.5% of residents under 16, Birlingham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,285 residents in Birlingham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Birlingham; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Birlingham attend schools such as Pershore High School (2.7 miles) and Bredon Hill Academy (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Birlingham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Birlingham is about 28 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Defford, Pensham, Eckington, Pershore, Besford, and Great Comberton as well as this one.
Practice signals around Birlingham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Birlingham itself. The nearest we do hold are Evesham Orthodontics, about 6 miles away; St Peter's Dental Practice in Worcester, about 7 miles away; and Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 9 miles away.
Where Birlingham sits locally
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Defford, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Birlingham
Patients in Birlingham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
How to Choose in Birlingham
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Birlingham practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Birlingham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Birlingham helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Birlingham
There's no orthodontist on record in Birlingham itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Birlingham as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Birlingham sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 10.5% of residents under 16, Birlingham skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,285 residents in the neighbourhood around Birlingham, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Birlingham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Birlingham are Pershore High School (2.7 miles) and Bredon Hill Academy (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Birlingham among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Birlingham is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Birlingham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Birlingham
If Birlingham, Worcestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Defford, Pensham, Eckington, Pershore, Besford, and Great Comberton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Birlingham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Birlingham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Birlingham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Birlingham is Evesham Orthodontics, about 6.3 miles to the east. The next closest are St Peter's Dental Practice (7.4 miles) and the247dentist - Plymouth (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Birlingham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Birlingham, 14 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Evesham, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Birlingham?
The nearest practice to Birlingham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Evesham Orthodontics, about 6.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (12.9 miles) and Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Birlingham, Worcestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Birlingham, Worcestershire?
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.