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Orthodontic practices near Kingdom of Mercia

On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Kingdom of Mercia, 50 practices within 10 and 150 practices within 20. The closest is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, 0.6 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Guy's Dental PracticeLichfield0.6 miles north-west✓––4.3 (29 reviews)
Lichfield SmilesLichfield0.7 miles west✓––4.5 (8 reviews)
JacMe Oral CareLichfield0.7 miles west✓–✓4.6 (85 reviews)
Asquith House Dental SurgeryLichfield0.8 miles west–✓✓4.6 (807 reviews)
Bore Street Dental Practice LtdLichfield0.8 miles west✓––4.2 (64 reviews)
Spires Dental ClinicLichfield0.9 miles west–––5.0 (324 reviews)
Lichfield Dental CareLichfield1.0 miles south-west–––4.5 (111 reviews)
Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery)Lichfield1.1 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (36 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Kingdom of Mercia with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lichfield, 0.6 miles north-west; the next are Burntwood (5.2 miles west) and Smethwick (5.8 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Lichfield90.6 miles north-west
Burntwood25.2 miles west
Smethwick15.8 miles south-east
Tamworth45.8 miles south-east
Sutton Coldfield66.4 miles south
Walsall37.0 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingdom of Mercia

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 0.9 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Spires Dental ClinicLichfield5.0 (324 reviews)0.9 miles west
Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield5.0 (135 reviews)3.1 miles south-west
Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood5.0 (87 reviews)5.2 miles west
Sutton Dental CareSutton Coldfield4.9 (839 reviews)8.0 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Kingdom of Mercia at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaLichfield
NHS dental servicesNHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1614.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre4,324 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England
Access within Staffordshire42nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 14 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsKing Edward VI School — 0.6 miles
Nether Stowe School — 0.9 miles
The Friary School — 1.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 3,556 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesGuy's Dental Practice, Lichfield — under a mile
High Street Dental Practice, Burntwood — 5 miles
Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles50 within 10 miles, 150 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 Kingdom of Mercia

The nearest practice to Kingdom of Mercia is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 50 practices, and within 20 there are 150.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Asquith House Dental Surgery (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Priory Dental Practice (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Kingdom of Mercia 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 Kingdom of Mercia are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Kingdom of Mercia

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Research orthodontic options in Kingdom of Mercia

Orthodontist in Kingdom of Mercia: Before booking anything in Kingdom of Mercia, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Staffordshire.

The local picture in Kingdom of Mercia

Kingdom of Mercia is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kingdom of Mercia falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Kingdom of Mercia's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,421 residents in Kingdom of Mercia's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kingdom of Mercia is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 18.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Kingdom of Mercia attend schools such as King Edward VI School (0.6 miles) and Nether Stowe School (0.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Kingdom of Mercia among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kingdom of Mercia is about 14 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.

A quick look at Kingdom of Mercia

Boley Park is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Kingdom of Mercia.

Local orthodontic signals in Kingdom of Mercia

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kingdom of Mercia. The nearest we do hold are Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, under a mile away; High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood, about 5 miles away; and Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 6 miles away.

Nearby location pages

Related pages for Boley Park, Lichfield, Streethay, Christ Church, Huddlesford, and Leomansley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kingdom of Mercia

Orthodontic treatment in Kingdom of Mercia 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

What to Ask Before You Commit in Kingdom of Mercia

  • Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
  • What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
  • Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
  • What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
  • What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
  • Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Kingdom of Mercia — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

Orthodontic Treatments in Kingdom of Mercia

The orthodontic landscape in Kingdom of Mercia offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Treatment Options in Kingdom of Mercia — Local Context

Provision in Kingdom of Mercia varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Kingdom of Mercia — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kingdom of Mercia, 5.1% of the 1,421 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kingdom of Mercia has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Kingdom of Mercia are King Edward VI School (0.6 miles) and Nether Stowe School (0.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Kingdom of Mercia's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingdom of Mercia is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kingdom of Mercia. The closest on record are Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, under a mile away; High Street Dental Practice in Burntwood, about 5 miles away; and Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kingdom of Mercia. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Kingdom of Mercia

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingdom of Mercia often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingdom of Mercia?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingdom of Mercia is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, about 0.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Lichfield Smiles (0.7 miles) and JacMe Oral Care (0.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Kingdom of Mercia?

Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Kingdom of Mercia, 50 practices within 10 miles and 150 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingdom of Mercia?

The nearest practice to Kingdom of Mercia that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Guy's Dental Practice in Lichfield, about 0.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Lichfield Smiles (0.7 miles) and JacMe Oral Care (0.7 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingdom of Mercia, Staffordshire?

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 Kingdom of Mercia, Staffordshire?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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TitleKingdom of Mercia, Staffordshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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