Orthodontic practices near Holy Cross
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Holy Cross, 60 practices within 10 and 149 practices within 20. The closest is Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari Kapnisis in Stourbridge, 2.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 2.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (41 reviews) |
| Just OrthodonticsStourbridge | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (75 reviews) |
| Redhill Dental ClinicStourbridge | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (35 reviews) |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 3.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Somers Square Dental practiceHalesowen | 3.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (110 reviews) |
| Stourcote Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (216 reviews) |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holy Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourbridge, 2.9 miles north; the next are Halesowen (3.6 miles north-east) and Brierley Hill (4.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge | 14 | 2.9 miles north |
| Halesowen | 4 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 4.4 miles north |
| Cradley Heath | 1 | 4.4 miles north |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 5.4 miles south |
| Rowley Regis | 2 | 5.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holy Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green (5.0 from 301 reviews), 6.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 5.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holy Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromsgrove |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,312 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 111 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 208th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Haybridge High School and Sixth Form — 1.8 miles Hagley Catholic High School — 1.9 miles The Pedmore High School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,961 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari Kapnisis, Stourbridge — 3 miles Somers Square Dental practice, Halesowen — 4 miles Finesse Cosmetic Dentists, Brierley Hill — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 60 within 10 miles, 149 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 Holy Cross
The nearest practice to Holy Cross is Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari Kapnisis in Stourbridge, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 60 practices, and within 20 there are 149.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Just Orthodontics (2.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Holy Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Holy Cross are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Just Orthodontics in Stourbridge, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holy Cross
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Orthodontist in Holy Cross: People weighing up braces or aligners in Holy Cross can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Worcestershire.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Clent, Walton Pool, Hartle, Belbroughton, Bell End, and Hagley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Holy Cross in context
ONS classifies Holy Cross as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Holy Cross falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Holy Cross's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,312 residents in the neighbourhood around Holy Cross, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. With 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, Holy Cross is better served than 91% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Holy Cross attend schools such as Haybridge High School and Sixth Form (1.8 miles) and Hagley Catholic High School (1.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Holy Cross falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Holy Cross is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 10 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Holy Cross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holy Cross itself. The nearest recorded are Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari Kapnisis in Stourbridge, about 3 miles away; Somers Square Dental practice in Halesowen, about 4 miles away; and Finesse Cosmetic Dentists in Brierley Hill, about 4 miles away.
Facts about Holy Cross
Just under 1 km north, Clent is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Holy Cross
Orthodontic treatment in Holy Cross is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Holy Cross — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Holy Cross
Patients in Holy Cross have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Holy Cross — Local Context
Provision in Holy Cross varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Holy Cross sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Holy Cross's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,312 residents in the neighbourhood around Holy Cross, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Holy Cross has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Holy Cross are Haybridge High School and Sixth Form (1.8 miles) and Hagley Catholic High School (1.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Holy Cross's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Holy Cross is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Holy Cross. The closest on record are Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari Kapnisis in Stourbridge, about 3 miles away; Somers Square Dental practice in Halesowen, about 4 miles away; and Finesse Cosmetic Dentists in Brierley Hill, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holy Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holy Cross
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Holy Cross, Worcestershire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Clent, Walton Pool, Hartle, Belbroughton, Bell End, and Hagley can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holy Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holy Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holy Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holy Cross is Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari Kapnisis in Stourbridge, about 2.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Just Orthodontics (2.9 miles) and Redhill Dental Clinic (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holy Cross?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Holy Cross, 60 practices within 10 miles and 149 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holy Cross?
The nearest practice to Holy Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Just Orthodontics in Stourbridge, about 2.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Worcester Street Dental Practice (3.3 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holy Cross, Worcestershire?
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 Holy Cross, Worcestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.