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Orthodontic practices near Lichfield

On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Lichfield, 50 practices within 10 and 153 practices within 20. The closest is Lichfield Smiles, 0.1 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Lichfield SmilesLichfield0.1 miles east✓––4.5 (8 reviews)
Spires Dental ClinicLichfield0.1 miles north-west–––5.0 (324 reviews)
JacMe Oral CareLichfield0.2 miles south-east✓–✓4.6 (85 reviews)
Asquith House Dental SurgeryLichfield0.2 miles north-east–✓✓4.6 (807 reviews)
Bore Street Dental Practice LtdLichfield0.2 miles north-east✓––4.2 (64 reviews)
Guy's Dental PracticeLichfield0.4 miles north-east✓––4.3 (29 reviews)
Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery)Lichfield0.4 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (36 reviews)
Lichfield Dental CareLichfield0.6 miles south–––4.5 (111 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Lichfield with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lichfield, 0.1 miles east; the next are Burntwood (4.3 miles west) and Cannock (6.3 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Lichfield90.1 miles east
Burntwood24.3 miles west
Cannock36.3 miles west
Sutton Coldfield46.4 miles south
Smethwick16.5 miles south-east
Tamworth46.5 miles south-east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lichfield

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), 0.1 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Spires Dental ClinicLichfield5.0 (324 reviews)0.1 miles north-west
Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield5.0 (135 reviews)2.8 miles south
Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood5.0 (87 reviews)4.3 miles west
oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich4.9 (740 reviews)6.7 miles south-west

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

Lichfield 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
DeprivationAround the England average
Population32,877
Residents under 1610.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,790 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car32.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre2,166 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health25.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England
Access within Staffordshire2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 610 places in the county (the county median is 3.6 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county4.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Staffordshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 14 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsKing Edward VI School — 0.4 miles
Nether Stowe School — 0.8 miles
The Friary School — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 3,556 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record9
Practices within 10 and 20 miles50 within 10 miles, 153 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 Lichfield

Lichfield has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Lichfield Smiles is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 50 practices, and within 20 there are 153.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Asquith House Dental Surgery (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Priory Dental Practice (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Lichfield 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 Lichfield are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lichfield Smiles, 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 Lichfield

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Find orthodontic treatment in Lichfield

Orthodontist in Lichfield: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Lichfield often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Lichfield or another part of Staffordshire. Lichfield — a large town with a population of around 32,877 — is covered on this page specifically.

About Lichfield

Lichfield is home to around 32,877 people, classing it as a large town within Staffordshire. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Christ Church, the closest linked location.

Lichfield in context

Lichfield is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.2% of Lichfield's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Lichfield, 4.2% of the 1,790 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lichfield has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% 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 Lichfield attend schools such as King Edward VI School (0.4 miles) and Nether Stowe School (0.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Lichfield sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lichfield is about 14 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.

What local practice data suggests in Lichfield

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 9 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Lichfield or nearby searches; 4 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 3 mention fixed braces; 5 include NHS signals and 9 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 4, wheelchair access from 3, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include Asquith House Dental Surgery, Beacon Park Dental (formerly Lichfield Family Dental Surgery), Bore Street Dental Practice Ltd, Guy's Dental Practice, and JacMe Oral Care. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Lichfield, Stoke, Telford, Burntwood, and Fradley.

Nearby location pages

You can also compare treatment pages for Christ Church, Leomansley, Boley Park, Kingdom of Mercia, Curborough, and Pipehill if you are weighing up more than one location.

The Orthodontic Journey in Lichfield

Many people in Lichfield delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Christ Church, Leomansley and Boley Park regularly visit orthodontists in Lichfield.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Lichfield

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lichfield

We track 9 orthodontic practices serving Lichfield and the surrounding area. Lichfield is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. Lichfield's under-16 share, 10.2%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,790 residents in the neighbourhood around Lichfield, 4.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Staffordshire. Lichfield has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 18.8% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lichfield are King Edward VI School (0.4 miles) and Nether Stowe School (0.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lichfield is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lichfield is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Christ Church, Leomansley, and Boley Park regularly make use of Lichfield's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lichfield

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lichfield has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Christ Church, Leomansley and Boley Park regularly visit orthodontists in Lichfield.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lichfield

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Lichfield

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lichfield?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lichfield is Lichfield Smiles, about 0.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Spires Dental Clinic (0.1 miles) and JacMe Oral Care (0.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Lichfield?

Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Lichfield, 50 practices within 10 miles and 153 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lichfield?

The nearest practice to Lichfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lichfield Smiles, about 0.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include JacMe Oral Care (0.2 miles) and Bore Street Dental Practice Ltd (0.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lichfield, Staffordshire?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lichfield, Staffordshire?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleLichfield, Staffordshire Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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