NHS Treatment in Clarke's Green at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of 1,656 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — 3.5 miles; 17 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Arrow Vale High School — 1.7 miles Ipsley CofE Middle School — 1.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 14 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Clarke's Green
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Clarke's Green, 32 practices within 10 and 152 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 3.5 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, 3.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 8.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| House of DentalHopwood | 8.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
| HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clarke's Green with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Astwood Bank, 3.5 miles west; the next are Redditch (4.5 miles west) and Bromsgrove (8.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 3.5 miles west |
| Redditch | 2 | 4.5 miles west |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 8.5 miles west |
| Hopwood | 1 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Birmingham | 1 | 8.6 miles north |
| Shirley | 2 | 8.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clarke's Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 9.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Designer Smiles - SolihullSolihull | 4.9 (102 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Sherwood Dental Practice - BirminghamAcocks Green | 4.8 (566 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 4.8 (240 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Clarke's Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Solihull Manor Road Dental Care, 9.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank, 3.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Clarke's Green are commissioned by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Clarke's Green follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Warwickshire.
NHS Waiting Times in Clarke's Green
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Warwickshire vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Clarke's Green
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Warwickshire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Practices serving Clarke's Green differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Clarke's Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.2% of local 5-year-olds. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,656 residents in Clarke's Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Warwickshire. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Clarke's Green is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. For NHS dental services, Clarke's Green falls under NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. Officially, Clarke's Green is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Clarke's Green's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Clarke's Green are Arrow Vale High School (1.7 miles) and Ipsley CofE Middle School (1.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Clarke's Green has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clarke's Green. The nearest we do hold are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 4 miles away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 4 miles away; and Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 6 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS vs Private Fees in Clarke's Green
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Clarke's Green trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Clarke's Green
Children's orthodontics in Clarke's Green covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Clarke's Green
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Clarke's Green
Many patients in Clarke's Green are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
How Eligibility Is Scored
Whether the NHS funds treatment comes down to the IOTN score, a standardised two-part measure used right across Warwickshire.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Clarke's Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clarke's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clarke's Green is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 3.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Headless Cross Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and Pinnacle Orthodontics Ltd (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clarke's Green?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Clarke's Green, 32 practices within 10 miles and 152 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clarke's Green?
The nearest practice to Clarke's Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 3.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (4.5 miles) and Webheath Dental Practice (4.8 miles).
What kind of area is Clarke's Green?
ONS classifies Clarke's Green as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Which NHS body covers Clarke's Green for dental care?
Clarke's Green sits within NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Clarke's Green?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How deprived is Clarke's Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Clarke's Green is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What happens if I miss NHS appointments?
NHS orthodontic contracts require reasonable attendance. Repeatedly missing adjustment appointments can lead to treatment being discontinued, as it extends the course and ties up limited NHS capacity. If you're struggling to attend, tell the practice rather than simply not turning up.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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