Orthodontic practices near Dudley
On our practice register: 33 practices within 5 miles of Dudley, 81 practices within 10 and 163 practices within 20. The closest is North Street Dental in Dudley, 0.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Street DentalDudley | 0.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (229 reviews) |
| The BriarsDudley | 0.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Hakimi Dental ClinicOldbury | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (173 reviews) |
| Finesse Cosmetic DentistsBrierley Hill | 1.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (70 reviews) |
| Dental Care HerefordCradley Heath | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (1,965 reviews) |
| Tipton Dental PracticeTipton | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.4 (53 reviews) |
| Smile Studio DentistsRowley Regis | 2.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (60 reviews) |
| Bhandal Dental Practice (Blackheath Surgery)Rowley Regis | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (298 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dudley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dudley, 0.6 miles north; the next are Oldbury (1.8 miles east) and Brierley Hill (1.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley | 2 | 0.6 miles north |
| Oldbury | 1 | 1.8 miles east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 1.9 miles south |
| Cradley Heath | 1 | 1.9 miles south |
| Tipton | 2 | 2.1 miles north |
| Rowley Regis | 2 | 2.3 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 Dudley
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), 3.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 3.6 miles south |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dudley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dudley |
| NHS dental services | NHS Black Country 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 |
| Population | 199,059 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,841 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,931 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 33 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within Dudley | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 67 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in Dudley |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Link Academy — 0.6 miles St James Academy — 1.0 miles Pegasus Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,949 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 114 schools, 48,386 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 23.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 81 within 10 miles, 163 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 Dudley
The nearest practice to Dudley is North Street Dental in Dudley, 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 81 practices, and within 20 there are 163.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Tipton Dental Practice (2.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Dudley 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 Dudley are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hakimi Dental Clinic in Oldbury, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dudley
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Orthodontist in Dudley: People weighing up braces or aligners in Dudley can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Dudley and the surrounding area. Dudley — a city with a population of around 199,059 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local treatment availability around Dudley
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Dudley or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 0 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include North Street Dental and The Briars.
Dudley in context
Dudley's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dudley. 23.5% of Dudley's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.3% of the 1,841 residents in Dudley's census neighbourhood, above the 7.5% average across Dudley. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (33), Dudley has more choice than 96% of towns in England. 23.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Dudley are The Link Academy (0.6 miles) and St James Academy (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Dudley's Local Authority area covers 114 schools and 48,386 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Dudley among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dudley is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 8 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Baptist End, Blowers Green, Dixon's Green, Kates Hill, Tansley Hill, and Darby End if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local snapshot of Dudley
Dudley has a population of around 199,059, making it a city within Dudley. The nearest other location we cover is Baptist End, under 1 km to the north.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dudley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Dudley has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Baptist End, Blowers Green and Dixon's Green regularly visit orthodontists in Dudley.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dudley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dudley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dudley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dudley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Baptist End, Blowers Green and Dixon's Green regularly visit orthodontists in Dudley.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Dudley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dudley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dudley
This part of the page places Dudley, Dudley in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Baptist End, Blowers Green, Dixon's Green, Kates Hill, Tansley Hill, and Darby End may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dudley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dudley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dudley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dudley is North Street Dental in Dudley, about 0.6 miles to the north. The next closest are The Briars (0.9 miles) and Hakimi Dental Clinic (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dudley?
Our register has 33 practices within 5 miles of Dudley, 81 practices within 10 miles and 163 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dudley?
The nearest practice to Dudley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hakimi Dental Clinic in Oldbury, about 1.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dental Care Hereford (1.9 miles) and Tipton Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dudley, Dudley?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dudley, Dudley?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.