Orthodontic practices near Birmingham
On our practice register: 34 practices within 5 miles of Birmingham, 92 practices within 10 and 188 practices within 20. The closest is Twelve Dental in Birmingham, under 0.1 miles.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | under 0.1 miles | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (275 reviews) |
| St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham | under 0.1 miles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (116 reviews) |
| MiSmile BirminghamBirmingham | 0.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (487 reviews) |
| MiSmile Network UKBirmingham | 0.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (90 reviews) |
| Dr Clear Aligners BirminghamBirmingham | 0.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (55 reviews) |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 0.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (125 reviews) |
| Polski Ortodonta BirminghamBirmingham | 0.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| St Paul's Square Dental PracticeBirmingham | 0.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (125 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Birmingham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Birmingham, under 0.1 miles; the next are Smethwick (2.3 miles south-west) and Bartley Green (2.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 15 | under 0.1 miles |
| Smethwick | 2 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Bartley Green | 2 | 2.5 miles west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 3.3 miles south |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 3.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Birmingham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 0.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 0.6 miles north-west |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-east |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Birmingham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Birmingham |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,157,603 |
| Residents under 16 | 3.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,072 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 0.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 26.8% aged 16 to 24 and 58.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 80.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,990 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 34 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 0.5% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | Riverside Virtual College — 0.5 miles Birmingham Ormiston Academy — 0.6 miles City Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 40 schools, about 37,153 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 16 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 92 within 10 miles, 188 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B1, B3, B5 |
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 Birmingham
The nearest practice to Birmingham is Twelve Dental in Birmingham, under 0.1 miles away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 92 practices, and within 20 there are 188.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Twelve Dental (under 0.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Birmingham list clear aligners, the nearest under 0.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Birmingham are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Dental Practice in Birmingham, under 0.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Birmingham
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Birmingham
Orthodontist in Birmingham: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Birmingham keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Birmingham itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Birmingham. Birmingham — one of the UK's larger cities with a population of around 1,157,603 — is covered on this page specifically.
About Birmingham
Birmingham is home to around 1,157,603 people, classing it as one of the UK's larger cities within City and Borough of Birmingham. Just under 1 km east, Digbeth is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Digbeth, New Town Row, Lee Bank, Brookfields, Deritend, and Lozells are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Birmingham in context
Birmingham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Birmingham. Census data puts only 3.3% of Birmingham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.5% of the 1,072 residents in Birmingham's census neighbourhood, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 34 orthodontic practices within five miles, Birmingham is better served than 97% of towns in England. 26.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Birmingham attend schools such as Riverside Virtual College (0.5 miles) and Birmingham Ormiston Academy (0.6 miles). 40 secondary schools are within three miles. Birmingham's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). Birmingham falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Birmingham is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, under a mile away.
Practice data for Birmingham
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 16 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Birmingham or nearby searches; 9 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 5 mention fixed braces; 9 include NHS signals and 12 include private treatment signals; 3 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 3, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 3. Nearby practice records include Dr Clear Aligners Birmingham, Edgbaston Dental Centre, Great Hampton Dental, MiSmile Birmingham, and MiSmile Network UK.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Birmingham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Birmingham helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Digbeth, New Town Row and Lee Bank regularly visit orthodontists in Birmingham.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Birmingham
We track 16 orthodontic practices serving Birmingham and the surrounding area. Birmingham — 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 puts only 3.3% of Birmingham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,072 residents in the neighbourhood around Birmingham, 0.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 34 orthodontic practices within five miles, Birmingham is better served than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Birmingham are served by secondary schools including Riverside Virtual College (0.5 miles) and Birmingham Ormiston Academy (0.6 miles). 40 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 501 schools and 210,486 pupils across Birmingham's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Birmingham sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Birmingham is under a mile from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Digbeth, New Town Row, and Lee Bank regularly make use of Birmingham's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic Treatments in Birmingham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Birmingham can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Digbeth, New Town Row and Lee Bank regularly visit orthodontists in Birmingham.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Birmingham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Birmingham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Birmingham
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Birmingham, City and Borough of Birmingham, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Digbeth, New Town Row, Lee Bank, Brookfields, Deritend, and Lozells.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Birmingham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Birmingham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Birmingham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Birmingham is Twelve Dental in Birmingham, about under 0.1 miles away. The next closest are St Johns Dental Practice (under 0.1 miles) and MiSmile Birmingham (0.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Birmingham?
Our register has 34 practices within 5 miles of Birmingham, 92 practices within 10 miles and 188 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Birmingham?
The nearest practice to Birmingham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Dental Practice in Birmingham, about under 0.1 miles away. Others nearby include Polski Ortodonta Birmingham (0.4 miles) and Edgbaston Dental Centre (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Birmingham, City and Borough of Birmingham?
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 Birmingham, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.