Orthodontic practices near Lifford
On our practice register: 33 practices within 5 miles of Lifford, 85 practices within 10 and 198 practices within 20. The closest is HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, 1.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| House of DentalHopwood | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
| Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, BromsgroveAcocks Green | 2.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (550 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Dental CentreBirmingham | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (632 reviews) |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Orthodontic CentreAcocks Green | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (18 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lifford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Birmingham, 1.0 miles south-west; the next are Kings Heath (1.4 miles north-east) and Hopwood (2.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 16 | 1.0 miles south-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Hopwood | 1 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Acocks Green | 7 | 2.8 miles east |
| Smethwick | 1 | 3.0 miles north |
| Shirley | 1 | 3.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lifford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 4.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 4.3 miles north |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lifford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Birmingham |
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,604 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 43.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,827 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 33 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 55th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kings Norton Girls' School — 0.6 miles King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys — 0.9 miles King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 22 schools, about 20,866 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD, Birmingham — 1 miles All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath — 1 miles House of Dental, Hopwood — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 85 within 10 miles, 198 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 Lifford
The nearest practice to Lifford is HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 85 practices, and within 20 there are 198.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (3.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Lifford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lifford are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 4 miles away.
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What official data says about Lifford
Officially, Lifford is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. 20.6% of Lifford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lifford, 7.9% of the 1,604 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 33 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lifford is better served than 96% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lifford attend schools such as Kings Norton Girls' School (0.6 miles) and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys (0.9 miles). 22 secondary schools are within three miles. Lifford's Local Authority area covers 501 schools and 210,486 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Lifford among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lifford is about 4 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Practice signals around Lifford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lifford. The nearest recorded are HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, about a mile away; All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about a mile away; and House of Dental in Hopwood, about 2 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lifford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lifford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lifford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lifford is HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (1.4 miles) and House of Dental (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lifford?
Our register has 33 practices within 5 miles of Lifford, 85 practices within 10 miles and 198 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lifford?
The nearest practice to Lifford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (1.4 miles) and House of Dental (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lifford, City and Borough of Birmingham?
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 Lifford, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.