Orthodontic practices near Fradley South
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Fradley South, 32 practices within 10 and 148 practices within 20. The closest is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, 2.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy's Dental PracticeLichfield | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (29 reviews) |
| Bore Street Dental Practice LtdLichfield | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (64 reviews) |
| Asquith House Dental SurgeryLichfield | 2.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (807 reviews) |
| Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery)Lichfield | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (36 reviews) |
| Lichfield SmilesLichfield | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (8 reviews) |
| JacMe Oral CareLichfield | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (85 reviews) |
| Spires Dental ClinicLichfield | 2.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (324 reviews) |
| Lichfield Dental CareLichfield | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (111 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fradley South with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lichfield, 2.5 miles south-west; the next are Tamworth (6.3 miles south-east) and Smethwick (6.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 9 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Tamworth | 4 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Smethwick | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Burntwood | 2 | 6.7 miles west |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Cannock | 3 | 8.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fradley South
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 2.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spires Dental ClinicLichfield | 5.0 (324 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield | 5.0 (135 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 6.7 miles west |
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 4.9 (740 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fradley South at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Lichfield |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,585 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 97 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Staffordshire | 206th closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Nether Stowe School — 2.3 miles King Edward VI School — 2.9 miles The Friary School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,301 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Guy's Dental Practice, Lichfield — 2 miles Ascent Dental Care Tamworth, Tamworth — 6 miles Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 148 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 Fradley South
Fradley South is 2.5 miles from Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 148.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Asquith House Dental Surgery (2.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Priory Dental Practice (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Fradley South list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fradley South are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fradley South
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Orthodontist in Fradley South: This page was put together for people in Fradley South who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Staffordshire, not just Fradley South.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Brookhay, Fradley, Streethay, Huddlesford, Overley, and Alrewas.
About Fradley South
Fradley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Fradley South.
Local orthodontic signals in Fradley South
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fradley South itself. The nearest recorded are Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, about 2 miles away; Ascent Dental Care Tamworth, about 6 miles away; and Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Fradley South
By ONS classification, Fradley South falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Fradley South sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fradley South has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fradley South, 6.1% of the 1,585 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Fradley South has more choice than 69% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Fradley South attend schools such as Nether Stowe School (2.3 miles) and King Edward VI School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Fradley South falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Fradley South is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fradley South
Orthodontic treatment in Fradley South is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fradley South
Not every practice near Fradley South offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Fradley South sits within NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fradley South's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Fradley South, 6.1% of the 1,585 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Fradley South has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fradley South are served by secondary schools including Nether Stowe School (2.3 miles) and King Edward VI School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Fradley South sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fradley South is about 16 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Fradley South Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Fradley South offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fradley South 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fradley South. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fradley South
These links help widen your research beyond Fradley South, Staffordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Brookhay, Fradley, Streethay, Huddlesford, Overley, and Alrewas.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fradley South
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fradley South often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fradley South?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fradley South is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, about 2.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Bore Street Dental Practice Ltd (2.7 miles) and Asquith House Dental Surgery (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fradley South?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Fradley South, 32 practices within 10 miles and 148 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fradley South?
The nearest practice to Fradley South that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, about 2.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Bore Street Dental Practice Ltd (2.7 miles) and Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery) (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fradley South, Staffordshire?
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 Fradley South, Staffordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.