Orthodontic practices near Crabbs Cross
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Crabbs Cross, 14 practices within 10 and 146 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 0.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 0.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch | 0.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (52 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics LtdRedditch | 1.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (18 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 6.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (301 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 6.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (134 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crabbs Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Astwood Bank, 0.2 miles north-west; the next are Redditch (0.9 miles north) and Bromsgrove (5.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Redditch | 4 | 0.9 miles north |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Barnt Green | 1 | 6.0 miles north |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Hopwood | 1 | 8.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crabbs Cross
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), 11.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-east |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 6.0 miles north |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crabbs Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redditch |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,372 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,448 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% 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 | 9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Augustine's Catholic High School — 0.6 miles Walkwood Church of England Middle School — 0.9 miles Tudor Grange Academy Redditch — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 7,857 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — under a mile Headless Cross Dental Practice, Redditch — under a mile New Road Dental, Bromsgrove — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 146 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 Crabbs Cross
The nearest practice to Crabbs Cross is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 146.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: New Road Dental (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (11.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Crabbs Cross list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Crabbs Cross are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crabbs Cross
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Orthodontist in Crabbs Cross: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Crabbs Cross. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Worcestershire.
Local snapshot of Crabbs Cross
Headless Cross is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Crabbs Cross.
Crabbs Cross in context
Crabbs Cross is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.1% of Crabbs Cross's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,372 residents in the neighbourhood around Crabbs Cross, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Crabbs Cross has more choice than 60% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Crabbs Cross attend schools such as St Augustine's Catholic High School (0.6 miles) and Walkwood Church of England Middle School (0.9 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Crabbs Cross is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Crabbs Cross is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Practice data for Crabbs Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crabbs Cross. The closest on record are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, under a mile away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, under a mile away; and New Road Dental in Bromsgrove, about 6 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Crabbs Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Crabbs Cross can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crabbs Cross
Orthodontic practices in and around Crabbs Cross vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Crabbs Cross — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crabbs Cross, 6% of the 1,372 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crabbs Cross is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Crabbs Cross attend schools such as St Augustine's Catholic High School (0.6 miles) and Walkwood Church of England Middle School (0.9 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Crabbs Cross's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Crabbs Cross is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crabbs Cross
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Crabbs Cross has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crabbs Cross
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crabbs Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crabbs Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crabbs Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crabbs Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crabbs Cross is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Headless Cross Dental Practice (0.9 miles) and Pinnacle Orthodontics Ltd (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crabbs Cross?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Crabbs Cross, 14 practices within 10 miles and 146 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crabbs Cross?
The nearest practice to Crabbs Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (1.7 miles) and Webheath Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crabbs Cross, 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 Crabbs Cross, Worcestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.