Orthodontic practices near Harborne
On our practice register: 35 practices within 5 miles of Harborne, 106 practices within 10 and 175 practices within 20. The closest is BPI Dental in Bartley Green, 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPI DentalBartley Green | 0.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (536 reviews) |
| Harborne Dental PracticeBartley Green | 0.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (311 reviews) |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 0.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MR P L MASON - ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Central OrthodonticsSmethwick | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (100 reviews) |
| SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Edgbaston Dental CentreBirmingham | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (632 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Harborne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bartley Green, 0.3 miles west; the next are Smethwick (0.6 miles east) and Birmingham (1.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bartley Green | 2 | 0.3 miles west |
| Smethwick | 2 | 0.6 miles east |
| Birmingham | 15 | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Halesowen | 4 | 2.6 miles west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Rowley Regis | 2 | 3.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Harborne
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 2.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 3.8 miles west |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 0.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Harborne 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,775 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 48.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,247 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 35 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls — 0.6 miles Lordswood Boys' School — 0.9 miles Harborne Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 26 schools, about 23,325 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 | BPI Dental, Bartley Green — under a mile Signature Orthodontics, Smethwick — under a mile EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS, Birmingham — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 106 within 10 miles, 175 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B17 |
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 Harborne
Harborne has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: BPI Dental in Bartley Green is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 106 practices, and within 20 there are 175.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Harborne Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 22 of the practices around Harborne 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 Harborne are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BPI Dental in Bartley Green, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Harborne
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Orthodontic services in Harborne
Orthodontist in Harborne: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Harborne understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Harborne and the wider City and Borough of Birmingham area.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Lodge Hill, Weoley Castle, Rotton Park, Selly Oak, Cape Hill, and Griffin's Hill if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What local practice data suggests in Harborne
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Harborne. The nearest we do hold are BPI Dental in Bartley Green, under a mile away; Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick, under a mile away; and EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS in Birmingham, about a mile away.
Area profile for Harborne
Officially, Harborne is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Harborne falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. 15% of Harborne's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,775 residents in the neighbourhood around Harborne, 4.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (35), Harborne has more choice than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Harborne are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls (0.6 miles) and Lordswood Boys' School (0.9 miles). 26 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Harborne's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Harborne is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Harborne is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Harborne
The nearest other location we cover is Lodge Hill, around 2 km to the south.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Harborne
Starting orthodontic treatment in Harborne can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Harborne
- 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Harborne follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Harborne
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Harborne has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Harborne
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Harborne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Harborne
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Harborne, City and Borough of Birmingham within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lodge Hill, Weoley Castle, Rotton Park, Selly Oak, Cape Hill, and Griffin's Hill.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Harborne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Harborne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Harborne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Harborne is BPI Dental in Bartley Green, about 0.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Harborne Dental Practice (0.5 miles) and Signature Orthodontics (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Harborne?
Our register has 35 practices within 5 miles of Harborne, 106 practices within 10 miles and 175 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Harborne?
The nearest practice to Harborne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BPI Dental in Bartley Green, about 0.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Signature Orthodontics (0.6 miles) and EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Harborne, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Harborne, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.