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Orthodontic practices near Dagtail End

On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Dagtail End, 14 practices within 10 and 138 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 0.9 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank0.9 miles north✓–✓4.8 (134 reviews)
Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch1.5 miles north––✓4.8 (52 reviews)
Pinnacle Orthodontics LtdRedditch2.1 miles north–––4.8 (18 reviews)
PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch2.1 miles north✓–––
Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch2.3 miles north-west✓–✓4.5 (69 reviews)
New Road DentalBromsgrove5.9 miles north-west✓–✓4.7 (400 reviews)
Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove6.4 miles north-west–✓✓5.0 (134 reviews)
Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove6.5 miles north-west✓✓✓4.6 (115 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Dagtail End with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Astwood Bank, 0.9 miles north; the next are Redditch (1.5 miles north) and Bromsgrove (5.9 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Astwood Bank10.9 miles north
Redditch41.5 miles north
Bromsgrove55.9 miles north-west
Barnt Green16.5 miles north
Dickens Heath18.3 miles north-east
Hopwood18.9 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dagtail End

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), 11.5 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon5.0 (865 reviews)11.5 miles south-east
Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon5.0 (587 reviews)11.5 miles south-east
RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green5.0 (301 reviews)6.5 miles north
Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester5.0 (172 reviews)12.4 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Dagtail End at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaRedditch
NHS dental servicesNHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1618.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,500 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre836 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England
Access within Worcestershire49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 15 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSt Augustine's Catholic High School — 0.2 miles
Ridgeway Secondary School — 1.2 miles
Walkwood Church of England Middle School — 1.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles10 schools, about 6,829 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesCrabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — under a mile
Headless Cross Dental Practice, Redditch — 2 miles
New Road Dental, Bromsgrove — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles14 within 10 miles, 138 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 Dagtail End

Dagtail End has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 138.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New Road Dental (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Dagtail End 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 Dagtail End 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 15 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Dagtail End

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Teeth straightening options in Dagtail End

Orthodontist in Dagtail End: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Dagtail End, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Dagtail End with the wider Worcestershire area.

Local provider signals in Dagtail End

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dagtail End itself. The nearest recorded are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, under a mile away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 2 miles away; and New Road Dental in Bromsgrove, about 6 miles away.

About Dagtail End

Hunt End is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Dagtail End.

Continue your local research

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hunt End, Astwood Bank, Crabbs Cross, Walkwood, Headless Cross, and Southcrest.

Dagtail End in context

Dagtail End — 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 data puts 18.2% of Dagtail End's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,500 residents in the neighbourhood around Dagtail End, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Dagtail End is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Dagtail End are served by secondary schools including St Augustine's Catholic High School (0.2 miles) and Ridgeway Secondary School (1.2 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Dagtail End sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dagtail End is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 15 miles away.

The Orthodontic Journey in Dagtail End

Many people in Dagtail End delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Dagtail End — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dagtail End

Patients in Dagtail End have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Treatment Options in Dagtail End — Local Context

Orthodontic practices in and around Dagtail End vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Dagtail End as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.2% of Dagtail End's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,500 residents in Dagtail End's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Dagtail End 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. Families in Dagtail End are served by secondary schools including St Augustine's Catholic High School (0.2 miles) and Ridgeway Secondary School (1.2 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Dagtail End among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dagtail End is about 15 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dagtail End itself. The closest on record are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, under a mile away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 2 miles away; and New Road Dental in Bromsgrove, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dagtail End. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Dagtail End

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dagtail End often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dagtail End?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dagtail End is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 0.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Headless Cross Dental Practice (1.5 miles) and Pinnacle Orthodontics Ltd (2.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Dagtail End?

Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Dagtail End, 14 practices within 10 miles and 138 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dagtail End?

The nearest practice to Dagtail End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 0.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (2.1 miles) and Webheath Dental Practice (2.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dagtail End, Worcestershire?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dagtail End, Worcestershire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleDagtail End, Worcestershire Orthodontics
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Published1 June 2022
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