Orthodontic practices near Illshaw Heath
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Illshaw Heath, 48 practices within 10 and 178 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, 2.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 2.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (105 reviews) |
| Solihull Orthodontic CentreShirley | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (8 reviews) |
| Designer Smiles - SolihullSolihull | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (102 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouSolihull | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (116 reviews) |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (240 reviews) |
| Eternal Smiles Dental CentreSolihull | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (302 reviews) |
| Orthodontic ExcellenceSolihull | 3.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (207 reviews) |
| Smile More Dental Centre SolihullSolihull | 3.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Illshaw Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dickens Heath, 2.5 miles west; the next are Shirley (3.1 miles north) and Solihull (3.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Shirley | 2 | 3.1 miles north |
| Solihull | 8 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 4.3 miles north |
| Birmingham | 4 | 5.2 miles north |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 5.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Illshaw Heath
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), 7.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 5.3 miles north |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 2.5 miles west |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Illshaw Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Solihull |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,893 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 33.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 326 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Solihull | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Solihull |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Light Hall School — 2.2 miles Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull — 2.5 miles Alderbrook School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,774 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 41,070 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clear Braces Solihull, Dickens Heath — 2 miles Solihull Orthodontic Centre, Shirley — 3 miles Designer Smiles - Solihull, Solihull — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 178 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 Illshaw Heath
The nearest practice to Illshaw Heath is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 48 practices, and within 20 there are 178.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clear Braces Solihull (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Beyond Dental Cheltenham (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Illshaw Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 Illshaw Heath are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Illshaw Heath
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Orthodontist in Illshaw Heath: This page was put together for people in Illshaw Heath who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Solihull.
Local treatment availability around Illshaw Heath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Illshaw Heath. The nearest recorded are Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 2 miles away; Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, about 3 miles away; and Designer Smiles - Solihull, about 3 miles away.
Local snapshot of Illshaw Heath
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Waring's Green, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Illshaw Heath
Illshaw Heath is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Illshaw Heath falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Illshaw Heath's under-16 share sits at 18.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Illshaw Heath, 5.6% of the 1,893 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Solihull, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Illshaw Heath has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Illshaw Heath are served by secondary schools including Light Hall School (2.2 miles) and Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Illshaw Heath's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 41,070 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Illshaw Heath among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Illshaw Heath is about 9 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Waring's Green, Cheswick Green, Monkspath, Three Maypoles, Box Trees, and Dickens Heath if you are weighing up more than one location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Illshaw Heath
Starting orthodontic treatment in Illshaw Heath can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Illshaw Heath
Not every practice near Illshaw Heath offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Illshaw Heath sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Illshaw Heath's under-16 share sits at 18.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,893 residents in Illshaw Heath's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Solihull. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Illshaw Heath has more choice than 81% 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 Illshaw Heath are Light Hall School (2.2 miles) and Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 41,070 pupils across Illshaw Heath's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Illshaw Heath sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Illshaw Heath is about 9 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Illshaw Heath Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Illshaw Heath offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Illshaw Heath
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Illshaw Heath — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Illshaw Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Illshaw Heath
These local links are here for anyone comparing Illshaw Heath, Solihull against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Waring's Green, Cheswick Green, Monkspath, Three Maypoles, Box Trees, and Dickens Heath for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Illshaw Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Illshaw Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Illshaw Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Illshaw Heath is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 2.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Solihull Orthodontic Centre (3.1 miles) and Designer Smiles - Solihull (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Illshaw Heath?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Illshaw Heath, 48 practices within 10 miles and 178 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Illshaw Heath?
The nearest practice to Illshaw Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, about 3.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Designer Smiles - Solihull (3.2 miles) and Orthodontics For You (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Illshaw Heath, Solihull?
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 Illshaw Heath, Solihull?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.