Orthodontic practices near Highter's Heath
On our practice register: 35 practices within 5 miles of Highter's Heath, 72 practices within 10 and 199 practices within 20. The closest is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, 1.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, BromsgroveAcocks Green | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (550 reviews) |
| Perfect Smiles Dental SurgeryShirley | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 2.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (105 reviews) |
| Sherwood Dental Practice - BirminghamAcocks Green | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (566 reviews) |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Orthodontic CentreAcocks Green | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (18 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Highter's Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kings Heath, 1.7 miles north; the next are Acocks Green (1.9 miles north-east) and Shirley (2.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath | 1 | 1.7 miles north |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Shirley | 2 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Birmingham | 8 | 2.1 miles west |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 2.2 miles south |
| Hopwood | 1 | 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 Highter's Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green (5.0 from 109 reviews), 3.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 3.7 miles east |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 4.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Highter's Heath 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,457 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,958 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 31 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 100th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy — 0.7 miles Kings Heath Secondary School — 1.0 miles Wheelers Lane Technology College — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 19,729 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 | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath — 2 miles Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, Bromsgrove, Acocks Green — 2 miles Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery, Shirley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 72 within 10 miles, 199 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 Highter's Heath
Highter's Heath is 1.7 miles from All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 72 practices, and within 20 there are 199.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Highter's Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles 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 Highter's Heath are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Highter's Heath
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Compare orthodontic care in Highter's Heath
Orthodontist in Highter's Heath: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Highter's Heath. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City and Borough of Birmingham and the surrounding area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Highter's Heath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Highter's Heath. The closest on record are All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about 2 miles away; Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, Bromsgrove in Acocks Green, about 2 miles away; and Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, about 2 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Billesley Common, Warstock, Alcester Lane's End, Brandwood End, Hollywood, and Solihull Lodge if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Highter's Heath
Highter's Heath is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Highter's Heath falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.4% of Highter's Heath's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,457 residents in the neighbourhood around Highter's Heath, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (31), Highter's Heath has more choice than 96% of towns in England. 26.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Highter's Heath are served by secondary schools including Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy (0.7 miles) and Kings Heath Secondary School (1.0 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. Highter's Heath's Local Authority area covers 501 schools and 210,486 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Highter's Heath among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Highter's Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 5 miles away.
A quick look at Highter's Heath
Just under 1 km east, Warstock is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Highter's Heath
Orthodontic treatment in Highter's Heath 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Highter's Heath
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Highter's Heath. By ONS classification, Highter's Heath falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. 21.4% of Highter's Heath's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Highter's Heath, 8.4% of the 1,457 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 31 orthodontic practices within five miles, Highter's Heath is better served than 96% of towns in England. 26.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Highter's Heath are Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy (0.7 miles) and Kings Heath Secondary School (1.0 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Highter's Heath's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Highter's Heath's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Highter's Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Highter's Heath
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Highter's Heath has the full spectrum of options. 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 Highter's Heath
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 Highter's Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Highter's Heath
This part of the page places Highter's Heath, City and Borough of Birmingham in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Billesley Common, Warstock, Alcester Lane's End, Brandwood End, Hollywood, and Solihull Lodge may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Highter's Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Highter's Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Highter's Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Highter's Heath is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about 1.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, Bromsgrove (1.9 miles) and Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Highter's Heath?
Our register has 35 practices within 5 miles of Highter's Heath, 72 practices within 10 miles and 199 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Highter's Heath?
The nearest practice to Highter's Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about 1.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery (2.0 miles) and HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Highter's Heath, 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 Highter's Heath, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.