Orthodontic practices near Broad Heath
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Broad Heath; 1 practice within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 10.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 11.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 12.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 13.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| CeroplastWorcester | 13.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Dental Care ClinicWorcester | 13.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
| St Johns DentalWorcester | 13.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broad Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 9.9 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (11.7 miles north-east) and Worcester (13.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 9.9 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Worcester | 8 | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 7 | 17.8 miles south-west |
| Bromsgrove | 3 | 18.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broad Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 18.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 18.6 miles north-east |
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broad Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Malvern Hills |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,203 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 498th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy — 4.3 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 10 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 12 miles Ceroplast, Worcester — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 44 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 Broad Heath
The nearest practice to Broad Heath is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 9.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (11.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Broad Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 11.7 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 Broad Heath are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 13 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broad Heath to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broad Heath
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Orthodontist in Broad Heath: People weighing up braces or aligners in Broad Heath can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Worcestershire, not just Broad Heath.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Hanley Child, Hanley William, Stoke Bliss, Lindridge, Broombank, and Wolferlow are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Broad Heath in numbers
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Hanley Child, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Broad Heath
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broad Heath itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 10 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 12 miles away; and Ceroplast in Worcester, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Broad Heath
Broad Heath's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Broad Heath falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.8% of Broad Heath's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,203 residents in Broad Heath's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. People in Broad Heath usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Broad Heath attend schools such as Tenbury High Ormiston Academy (4.3 miles). Broad Heath's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Broad Heath is about 29 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Broad Heath
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Broad Heath 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Broad Heath
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 Broad Heath practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Broad Heath
Starting orthodontic treatment in Broad Heath can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Broad Heath
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Broad Heath — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broad Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broad Heath
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Broad Heath, Worcestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Hanley Child, Hanley William, Stoke Bliss, Lindridge, Broombank, and Wolferlow for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Broad Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broad Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broad Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broad Heath is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 9.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (10.1 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broad Heath?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Broad Heath, 1 practice within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broad Heath?
The nearest practice to Broad Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 13.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.8 miles) and Bromsgrove Dental Clinic (18.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broad Heath, 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 Broad Heath, Worcestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.