Orthodontic practices near Lickey Hills
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Lickey Hills, 77 practices within 10 and 156 practices within 20. The closest is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, 1.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 1.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (301 reviews) |
| House of DentalHopwood | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
| The Sweet Smile BromsgroveBromsgrove | 3.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouBromsgrove | 3.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (9 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 3.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (134 reviews) |
| HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 3.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove | 4.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (115 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lickey Hills with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnt Green, 1.6 miles south-east; the next are Hopwood (2.5 miles north-east) and Bromsgrove (3.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnt Green | 1 | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Hopwood | 1 | 2.5 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Birmingham | 4 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Halesowen | 4 | 5.0 miles north |
| Redditch | 4 | 5.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lickey Hills
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), 1.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 5.2 miles north |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 6.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lickey Hills at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromsgrove |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,612 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 262 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 108th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Waseley Hills High School — 1.1 miles Colmers School and Sixth Form College — 1.2 miles King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 4,551 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | RESTORE Dental Specialists, Barnt Green — 2 miles House of Dental, Hopwood — 2 miles The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 77 within 10 miles, 156 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B45 |
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 Lickey Hills
Lickey Hills is 1.6 miles from RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 77 practices, and within 20 there are 156.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: House of Dental (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Just Orthodontics (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Lickey Hills 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 Lickey Hills are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is House of Dental in Hopwood, 2.5 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 Lickey Hills
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Orthodontist in Lickey Hills: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Lickey Hills. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Worcestershire, not just Lickey Hills.
Facts about Lickey Hills
Just under 1 km east, Cofton Hackett is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Cofton Hackett, Lickey End, Kendal End, Barnt Green, Rubery, and Lydiate Ash.
What official data says about Lickey Hills
Lickey Hills is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lickey Hills falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.3% of Lickey Hills's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lickey Hills, 5.9% of the 1,612 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lickey Hills has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% 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 Lickey Hills attend schools such as Waseley Hills High School (1.1 miles) and Colmers School and Sixth Form College (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Lickey Hills among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lickey Hills is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away.
Practice data for Lickey Hills
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lickey Hills. The closest on record are RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 2 miles away; House of Dental in Hopwood, about 2 miles away; and The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lickey Hills
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lickey Hills can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Lickey Hills — Local Context
What's available in Lickey Hills depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Lickey Hills is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.3% of Lickey Hills's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,612 residents in Lickey Hills's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lickey Hills is better served than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lickey Hills are served by secondary schools including Waseley Hills High School (1.1 miles) and Colmers School and Sixth Form College (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Lickey Hills among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Lickey Hills is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lickey Hills. The nearest recorded are RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 2 miles away; House of Dental in Hopwood, about 2 miles away; and The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lickey Hills
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lickey Hills helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Lickey Hills
- 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
Treatment in Lickey Hills runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lickey Hills. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lickey Hills
These local links are here for anyone comparing Lickey Hills, Worcestershire against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cofton Hackett, Lickey End, Kendal End, Barnt Green, Rubery, and Lydiate Ash.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lickey Hills
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lickey Hills often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lickey Hills?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lickey Hills is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are House of Dental (2.5 miles) and The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lickey Hills?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Lickey Hills, 77 practices within 10 miles and 156 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lickey Hills?
The nearest practice to Lickey Hills that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is House of Dental in Hopwood, about 2.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove (3.6 miles) and Orthodontics For You (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lickey Hills, Worcestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lickey Hills, Worcestershire?
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.