Orthodontic practices near Four Oaks
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Four Oaks, 79 practices within 10 and 183 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Clinics in Sutton Coldfield, 0.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces ClinicsSutton Coldfield | 0.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Browne's Dental SurgerySutton Coldfield | 0.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (155 reviews) |
| Noble Dental PracticeSutton Coldfield | 1.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (20 reviews) |
| Sutton Orthodontic CentreSutton Coldfield | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (69 reviews) |
| Sutton Dental CareSutton Coldfield | 1.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (839 reviews) |
| Sutton Aesthetic DentistrySutton Coldfield | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (312 reviews) |
| Sutton Dental & Implant ClinicSutton Coldfield | 1.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (368 reviews) |
| Sutton Smile SpaSutton Coldfield | 1.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (363 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Four Oaks with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sutton Coldfield, 0.5 miles north; the next are Streetly (2.5 miles west) and Walsall (4.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield | 13 | 0.5 miles north |
| Streetly | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Walsall | 9 | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Lichfield | 2 | 4.1 miles north |
| Castle Vale | 1 | 4.6 miles south |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 4.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Four Oaks
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Boldmere Dental Practice Ltd in Sutton Coldfield (5.0 from 260 reviews), 2.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boldmere Dental Practice LtdSutton Coldfield | 5.0 (260 reviews) | 2.1 miles south |
| Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield | 5.0 (135 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| Sutton Dental CareSutton Coldfield | 4.9 (839 reviews) | 1.2 miles south |
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 4.9 (740 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Four Oaks at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Birmingham |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,489 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,716 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Arthur Terry School — 0.7 miles Bishop Vesey's Grammar School — 0.8 miles Plantsbrook School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 11,190 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clear Braces Clinics, Sutton Coldfield — under a mile Streetly Smiles Dental Care, Streetly — 2 miles The Priory Dental Practice, Walsall — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 79 within 10 miles, 183 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 Four Oaks
The nearest practice to Four Oaks is Clear Braces Clinics in Sutton Coldfield, 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 79 practices, and within 20 there are 183.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Sutton Aesthetic Dentistry (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Priory Dental Practice (4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Four Oaks
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Local orthodontic treatment in Four Oaks
Orthodontist in Four Oaks: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Four Oaks. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Four Oaks itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Birmingham.
A quick look at Four Oaks
Moor Hall is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Four Oaks.
Local provider signals in Four Oaks
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Four Oaks itself. The nearest we do hold are Clear Braces Clinics in Sutton Coldfield, under a mile away; Streetly Smiles Dental Care, about 2 miles away; and The Priory Dental Practice in Walsall, about 4 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Mere Green, Moor Hall, Doe Bank, Four Oaks Park, Sutton Coldfield, and Maney.
Four Oaks in context
Four Oaks is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Four Oaks falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.1% of Four Oaks's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,489 residents in Four Oaks's census neighbourhood, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Four Oaks has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Four Oaks are served by secondary schools including The Arthur Terry School (0.7 miles) and Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (0.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Four Oaks's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Four Oaks close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Four Oaks is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Four Oaks
The orthodontic landscape in Four Oaks offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Four Oaks
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Four Oaks
Many people in Four Oaks delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Four Oaks
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Four Oaks runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Four Oaks. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Four Oaks
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Four Oaks, City and Borough of Birmingham within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Mere Green, Moor Hall, Doe Bank, Four Oaks Park, Sutton Coldfield, and Maney.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Four Oaks
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Four Oaks often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Four Oaks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Four Oaks is Clear Braces Clinics in Sutton Coldfield, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Browne's Dental Surgery (0.6 miles) and Noble Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Four Oaks?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Four Oaks, 79 practices within 10 miles and 183 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Four Oaks?
The nearest practice to Four Oaks that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, about 0.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Sutton Orthodontic Centre (1.1 miles) and Birmingham Orthodontics (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Four Oaks, City and Borough of Birmingham?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Four Oaks, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.