Orthodontic practices near Elmdon Heath
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Elmdon Heath, 56 practices within 10 and 196 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Concepts in Solihull, 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile ConceptsSolihull | 0.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| Orthodontic ExcellenceSolihull | 1.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (207 reviews) |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (240 reviews) |
| Eternal Smiles Dental CentreSolihull | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (302 reviews) |
| Designer Smiles - SolihullSolihull | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (102 reviews) |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 1.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (379 reviews) |
| Smile More Dental Centre SolihullSolihull | 1.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouSolihull | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (116 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Elmdon Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Solihull, 0.9 miles south-west; the next are Shirley (2.2 miles south-west) and Acocks Green (3.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 8 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Shirley | 2 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 3.1 miles west |
| Birmingham | 7 | 3.9 miles west |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 5.0 miles north-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 5.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Elmdon Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green (5.0 from 109 reviews), 3.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Orthodontic ExcellenceSolihull | 4.9 (207 reviews) | 1.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Elmdon Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Solihull |
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,373 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 | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,957 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within Solihull | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Solihull |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lode Heath School — 0.8 miles Lyndon School — 1.8 miles St Peter's Catholic School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,369 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 41,070 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Concepts, Solihull — under a mile Solihull Orthodontic Centre, Shirley — 2 miles Rai Dental Surgery, Acocks Green — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 56 within 10 miles, 196 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B92 |
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 Elmdon Heath
Elmdon Heath has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smile Concepts in Solihull is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 56 practices, and within 20 there are 196.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile Concepts (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Beyond Dental Cheltenham (1.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 25 of the practices around Elmdon Heath list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Elmdon Heath are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Beyond Dental Cheltenham in Solihull, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Elmdon Heath
Solihull12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Elmdon Heath
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Elmdon Heath, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Elmdon Heath or another part of Solihull.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Catherine-de-Barnes, Lode Heath, Solihull, Bickenhill, Copt Heath, and Sheldon can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Elmdon Heath in numbers
Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Catherine-de-Barnes, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Elmdon Heath
Elmdon Heath is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. 16.2% of Elmdon Heath's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,373 residents in Elmdon Heath's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Solihull. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Elmdon Heath has more choice than 91% of towns in England. 26.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Elmdon Heath are Lode Heath School (0.8 miles) and Lyndon School (1.8 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 41,070 pupils in Elmdon Heath's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Elmdon Heath sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Elmdon Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Elmdon Heath
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Elmdon Heath itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Concepts in Solihull, under a mile away; Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, about 2 miles away; and Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Elmdon Heath
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Elmdon Heath can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. 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 Elmdon Heath 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.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Elmdon Heath
Orthodontic treatment in Elmdon Heath is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Elmdon Heath
Orthodontic practices in and around Elmdon Heath vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Elmdon Heath is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Elmdon Heath sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Elmdon Heath's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,373 residents in Elmdon Heath's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Solihull. Elmdon Heath has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Elmdon Heath are Lode Heath School (0.8 miles) and Lyndon School (1.8 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 41,070 pupils in Elmdon Heath's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Elmdon Heath falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Elmdon Heath is about 7 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Elmdon Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Elmdon Heath
These links help widen your research beyond Elmdon Heath, Solihull if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Catherine-de-Barnes, Lode Heath, Solihull, Bickenhill, Copt Heath, and Sheldon may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Elmdon Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Elmdon Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Elmdon Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Elmdon Heath is Smile Concepts in Solihull, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Orthodontic Excellence (1.3 miles) and Beyond Dental Cheltenham (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Elmdon Heath?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Elmdon Heath, 56 practices within 10 miles and 196 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Elmdon Heath?
The nearest practice to Elmdon Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Beyond Dental Cheltenham in Solihull, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Eternal Smiles Dental Centre (1.4 miles) and Designer Smiles - Solihull (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Elmdon Heath, Solihull?
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 Elmdon Heath, Solihull?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.