Orthodontic practices near Broadwaters
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Broadwaters, 33 practices within 10 and 136 practices within 20. The closest is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, 0.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 0.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 1.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 4.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 4.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadwaters with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kidderminster, 0.8 miles south-west; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (4.3 miles south) and Stourbridge (5.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster | 3 | 0.8 miles south-west |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 4.3 miles south |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Cradley Heath | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 8.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broadwaters
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Morgan Dental Practice in Halesowen (5.0 from 249 reviews), 8.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broadwaters at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre Forest |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,844 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 | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,792 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Trinity School — 0.6 miles King Charles I School — 1.2 miles Wolverley CofE Secondary School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic, Kidderminster — under a mile Mitton Dental Surgery, Stourport-on-Severn — 4 miles South Road Dental Practice, Stourbridge — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 136 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 Broadwaters
The nearest practice to Broadwaters is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 136.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (1.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Broadwaters list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Broadwaters are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadwaters
Worcestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Broadwaters
Orthodontist in Broadwaters: This page was put together for people in Broadwaters who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Worcestershire and the surrounding area.
Area profile for Broadwaters
Officially, Broadwaters is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Broadwaters sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,844 residents in Broadwaters's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Broadwaters has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Broadwaters are served by secondary schools including Holy Trinity School (0.6 miles) and King Charles I School (1.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Broadwaters sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Broadwaters is about 16 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Local snapshot of Broadwaters
Kidderminster is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Broadwaters.
What local practice data suggests in Broadwaters
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broadwaters. The nearest recorded are Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, under a mile away; Mitton Dental Surgery in Stourport-on-Severn, about 4 miles away; and South Road Dental Practice in Stourbridge, about 5 miles away.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Broadwaters
Starting orthodontic treatment in Broadwaters can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Broadwaters — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Broadwaters Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Broadwaters has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Broadwaters offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broadwaters. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broadwaters
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadwaters often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadwaters?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadwaters is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (1.1 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadwaters?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Broadwaters, 33 practices within 10 miles and 136 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadwaters?
The nearest practice to Broadwaters that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 1.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include South Road Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadwaters, Worcestershire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broadwaters, 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.