Orthodontic practices near Kidderminster
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Kidderminster, 29 practices within 10 and 129 practices within 20. The closest is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, under 0.1 miles.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | under 0.1 miles | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 1.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 3.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 3.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kidderminster with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kidderminster, under 0.1 miles; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (3.6 miles south) and Stourbridge (5.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster | 3 | under 0.1 miles |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 3.6 miles south |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Cradley Heath | 1 | 9.0 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 Kidderminster
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Morgan Dental Practice in Halesowen (5.0 from 249 reviews), 9.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kidderminster at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre Forest |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 57,059 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,083 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.7% aged 16 to 24 and 37.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 51.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,866 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Trinity School — 0.6 miles King Charles I School — 0.8 miles Baxter College — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,563 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 3 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 129 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 Kidderminster
The nearest practice to Kidderminster is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, under 0.1 miles away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 129.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (1.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 18 of the practices around Kidderminster list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Kidderminster are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kidderminster
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Orthodontist in Kidderminster: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Kidderminster often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Kidderminster or another part of Worcestershire. Kidderminster — a large town with a population of around 57,059 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Kidderminster
Kidderminster's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kidderminster. With just 12.2% of residents under 16, Kidderminster skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4% of the 1,083 residents in Kidderminster's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Kidderminster has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Kidderminster attend schools such as Holy Trinity School (0.6 miles) and King Charles I School (0.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Kidderminster falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kidderminster is about 16 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Kidderminster at a glance
Kidderminster is home to around 57,059 people, classing it as a large town within Worcestershire. Just around 1 km north-east, Broadwaters is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Aggborough, Broadwaters, Foley Park, Blakebrook, Hoobrook, and Sutton Farm if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local treatment availability around Kidderminster
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 3 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Kidderminster or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 3 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic, Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre, and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kidderminster
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kidderminster helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Broadwaters, Aggborough and Foley Park regularly visit orthodontists in Kidderminster.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Kidderminster follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kidderminster
The orthodontic landscape in Kidderminster offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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. People from Broadwaters, Aggborough and Foley Park regularly visit orthodontists in Kidderminster.
Treatment Options in Kidderminster — Local Context
There are 3 orthodontic practices in our database covering Kidderminster. ONS classifies Kidderminster as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kidderminster falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.2% of Kidderminster's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4% of the 1,083 residents in Kidderminster's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Kidderminster has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Kidderminster attend schools such as Holy Trinity School (0.6 miles) and King Charles I School (0.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Kidderminster sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kidderminster is about 16 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. Of the 3 orthodontic practices recorded for Kidderminster and the surrounding area, Of those, 1 records NHS provision and 3 record private treatment; clear aligners are listed by 2 and fixed braces by 1; 1 mentions payment plans or finance; and 1 offers a remote or online first consultation. On practical access, 2 list evening or weekend appointments, 1 mentions parking and 1 records step-free or wheelchair access. These counts come from what each practice publishes, so treat them as a starting point for enquiries rather than a complete picture of what is available. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces. People from Broadwaters, Aggborough, and Foley Park regularly make use of Kidderminster's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kidderminster. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kidderminster
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Kidderminster, Worcestershire with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Aggborough, Broadwaters, Foley Park, Blakebrook, Hoobrook, and Sutton Farm.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kidderminster
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kidderminster often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kidderminster?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kidderminster is Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic in Kidderminster, about under 0.1 miles away. The next closest are Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (0.8 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kidderminster?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Kidderminster, 29 practices within 10 miles and 129 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kidderminster?
The nearest practice to Kidderminster that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include South Road Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Worcester Street Dental Practice (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kidderminster, Worcestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kidderminster, Worcestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.