NHS Treatment in Enville at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of 2,271 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 4.2 miles; 17 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kinver High School and Sixth Form — 2.2 miles Summerhill School — 3.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 15 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% 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 Enville
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Enville, 41 practices within 10 and 152 practices within 20. The closest is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, 4.2 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, 4.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| Stourbridge Dental & Implant ClinicStourbridge | 4.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (254 reviews) |
| Richmond House Dental PracticeStourbridge | 4.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (77 reviews) |
| BLACK COUNTRY ORTHODONTICSStourbridge | 4.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| Stourcote Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 4.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (216 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 4.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Enville with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Stourbridge, 4.2 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (6.7 miles south) and Tipton (7.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge | 8 | 4.2 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 1 | 6.7 miles south |
| Tipton | 2 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Cradley Heath | 1 | 7.5 miles east |
| Penn Fields | 1 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Wolverhampton | 3 | 8.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Enville
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
| Halesowen DentalHalesowen | 4.9 (338 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
| Halfway House Dental & Invisalign Orthodontic ClinicWolverhampton | 4.9 (232 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 6.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Enville, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Worcester Street Dental Practice, 5.1 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge, 4.2 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 15 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Enville are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Enville follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Enville
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. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Staffordshire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Enville. Enville sits close to the England average for deprivation. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. In the census neighbourhood around Enville, 5.9% of the 2,271 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Enville is about 15 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. NHS dental commissioning in Enville falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Enville's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Families in Enville are served by secondary schools including Kinver High School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles) and Summerhill School (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Enville has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Enville itself. The nearest we do hold are Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 4 miles away; Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about 6 miles away; and Highview Dental Practice in Tipton, about 7 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Enville?
Many patients in Staffordshire wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Enville
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Enville 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.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Enville?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Staffordshire to decide who receives funded treatment. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Enville
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Enville. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Enville
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Enville increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Enville
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Enville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Enville is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 4.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic (4.5 miles) and Richmond House Dental Practice (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Enville?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Enville, 41 practices within 10 miles and 152 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Enville?
The nearest practice to Enville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 4.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic (4.5 miles) and Richmond House Dental Practice (4.5 miles).
How's children's dental health in Enville's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How many families live in Enville?
14.5% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Which NHS body covers Enville for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.
What county is Enville in?
Enville falls within Staffordshire.
What happens if I miss NHS appointments?
NHS contracts expect reasonable attendance, and repeatedly missing adjustments can get treatment discontinued since it extends the course and ties up scarce capacity. If attendance is genuinely difficult, tell the practice rather than just not showing 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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