Orthodontic practices near Friar Park
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Friar Park, 113 practices within 10 and 164 practices within 20. The closest is Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, 1.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentwyn Dental SurgeryWest Bromwich | 1.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (180 reviews) |
| Hillary Street Dental SurgeryWalsall | 1.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (85 reviews) |
| BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTREWalsall | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Medical - Dent Polski Dentysta BirminghamWest Bromwich | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (342 reviews) |
| J S Kainth & Associates Dental PracticeWest Bromwich | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (52 reviews) |
| Divine DentistryWest Bromwich | 2.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (69 reviews) |
| Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTDWalsall | 2.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Friar Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is West Bromwich, 1.3 miles south-west; the next are Walsall (1.6 miles north) and Oldbury (3.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich | 5 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| Walsall | 10 | 1.6 miles north |
| Oldbury | 1 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Tipton | 2 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Willenhall | 3 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Bloxwich | 1 | 4.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Friar Park
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is North Street Dental in Dudley (4.9 from 229 reviews), 4.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Street DentalDudley | 4.9 (229 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 2.2 miles north |
| Great Hampton DentalBirmingham | 4.9 (142 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Streetly Smiles Dental CareStreetly | 4.9 (95 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Friar Park at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sandwell |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 27.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,354 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,849 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Sandwell | 48th closest to an orthodontic practice of 60 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.7% here, against 8.7% across neighbourhoods in Sandwell |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wodensborough Ormiston Academy — 0.6 miles The Phoenix Collegiate — 0.8 miles Joseph Leckie Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 20 schools, about 21,257 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 133 schools, 63,015 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 23.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pentwyn Dental Surgery, West Bromwich — 1 miles Hillary Street Dental Surgery, Walsall — 2 miles Hakimi Dental Clinic, Oldbury — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 113 within 10 miles, 164 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 Friar Park
The nearest practice to Friar Park is Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 113 practices, and within 20 there are 164.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hillary Street Dental Surgery (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Tipton Dental Practice (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Friar Park list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Friar Park are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Friar Park
Sandwell12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Friar Park
Orthodontist in Friar Park: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Friar Park understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Sandwell and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Friar Park
Friar Park — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 27.1% of Friar Park'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 11.7% of the 1,354 residents in Friar Park's census neighbourhood, above the 8.7% average across Sandwell. Friar Park has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 23.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Friar Park attend schools such as Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (0.6 miles) and The Phoenix Collegiate (0.8 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. Friar Park's Local Authority has 133 schools educating 63,015 pupils (DfE data). Friar Park falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Friar Park is about 6 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Local context for Friar Park
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Bescot, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Friar Park
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Friar Park itself. The closest on record are Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, about a mile away; Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about 2 miles away; and Hakimi Dental Clinic in Oldbury, about 4 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bescot, Bird End, Hateley Heath, The Woods, Balls Hill, and Churchfield may also help.
The Orthodontic Journey in Friar Park
Orthodontic treatment in Friar Park is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Friar Park
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Friar Park
Orthodontic practices in and around Friar Park vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Friar Park is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 27.1% of Friar Park's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,354 residents in the neighbourhood around Friar Park, 11.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.7% average across Sandwell. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Friar Park is better served than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 23.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Friar Park are served by secondary schools including Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (0.6 miles) and The Phoenix Collegiate (0.8 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. Friar Park's Local Authority has 133 schools educating 63,015 pupils (DfE data). Friar Park falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Friar Park is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 6 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Friar Park
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Friar Park has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Friar Park — Local Context
Not every practice near Friar Park offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Friar Park as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Friar Park falls under NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. With 27.1% of residents under 16, Friar Park has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,354 residents in the neighbourhood around Friar Park, 11.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.7% average across Sandwell. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Friar Park is better served than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 23.8% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Friar Park are served by secondary schools including Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (0.6 miles) and The Phoenix Collegiate (0.8 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. Friar Park's Local Authority area covers 133 schools and 63,015 pupils, according to DfE figures. Friar Park's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Friar Park is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Friar Park. The nearest we do hold are Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, about a mile away; Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about 2 miles away; and Hakimi Dental Clinic in Oldbury, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Friar Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Friar Park
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Friar Park, Sandwell, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Bescot, Bird End, Hateley Heath, The Woods, Balls Hill, and Churchfield may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Friar Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Friar Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Friar Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Friar Park is Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, about 1.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Hillary Street Dental Surgery (1.6 miles) and BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Friar Park?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Friar Park, 113 practices within 10 miles and 164 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Friar Park?
The nearest practice to Friar Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about 1.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE (1.9 miles) and Church Lane Dental Walsall (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Friar Park, Sandwell?
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 Friar Park, Sandwell?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.