Orthodontic practices near Lem Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lem Hill; 5 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 6.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 6.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 7.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 11.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Blueberry BracesStourbridge | 12.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lem Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 6.2 miles south-east; the next are Kidderminster (6.3 miles east) and Stourbridge (11.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 6.3 miles east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 4 | 14.8 miles east |
| Worcester | 5 | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 15.2 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 Lem Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 12.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 15.0 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lem Hill 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,421 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Worcestershire | 439th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lacon Childe School — 3.1 miles The Bewdley School — 4.4 miles Baxter College — 5.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 6 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 6 miles Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 74 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 Lem Hill
The nearest practice to Lem Hill is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 6.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (6.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Lem Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lem Hill are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lem Hill to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lem Hill
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lem Hill, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Worcestershire.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Beach Hay, Buckeridge, Far Forest, Bayton Common, Buttonbridge, and Gorst Hill as well as this one.
Local snapshot of Lem Hill
Beach Hay is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Lem Hill.
What official data says about Lem Hill
By ONS classification, Lem Hill falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Lem Hill's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,421 residents in Lem Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. People in Lem Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lem Hill are served by secondary schools including The Lacon Childe School (3.1 miles) and The Bewdley School (4.4 miles). Lem Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lem Hill is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Lem Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lem Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 6 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 6 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lem Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lem Hill has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lem Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lem Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lem Hill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lem Hill 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lem Hill
Provision in Lem Hill varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Lem Hill is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lem Hill. Census data puts 15.2% of Lem Hill's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,421 residents in Lem Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. People in Lem Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lem Hill are The Lacon Childe School (3.1 miles) and The Bewdley School (4.4 miles). Lem Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lem Hill is about 23 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lem Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lem Hill
If Lem Hill, Worcestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Beach Hay, Buckeridge, Far Forest, Bayton Common, Buttonbridge, and Gorst Hill for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lem Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lem Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lem Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lem Hill is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (6.3 miles) and Mitton Dental Surgery (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lem Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lem Hill, 5 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lem Hill?
The nearest practice to Lem Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 7.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (11.7 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (11.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lem Hill, 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 Lem Hill, Worcestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.