Orthodontic practices near Linthurst
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Linthurst, 51 practices within 10 and 153 practices within 20. The closest is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (301 reviews) |
| The Sweet Smile BromsgroveBromsgrove | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouBromsgrove | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (9 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 2.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (134 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (115 reviews) |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 4.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| House of DentalHopwood | 4.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Linthurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnt Green, 1.4 miles north-east; the next are Bromsgrove (1.9 miles south-west) and Redditch (4.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnt Green | 1 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Redditch | 4 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Hopwood | 1 | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Birmingham | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 5.7 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 Linthurst
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), 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Linthurst 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 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,195 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 271 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Bromsgrove High School — 1.6 miles Parkside Middle School — 1.7 miles Aston Fields Middle School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 5,963 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | RESTORE Dental Specialists, Barnt Green — 1 miles The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove — 2 miles Webheath Dental Practice, Redditch — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 51 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 Linthurst
Linthurst is 1.4 miles from RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 51 practices, and within 20 there are 153.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New Road Dental (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Just Orthodontics (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Linthurst list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Linthurst are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Linthurst
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Orthodontist in Linthurst: This page was put together for people in Linthurst who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Linthurst itself or elsewhere in Worcestershire.
Linthurst in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Apes Dale is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Linthurst
Linthurst — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Linthurst, 7% of the 1,195 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Linthurst is better served than 75% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Linthurst are served by secondary schools including North Bromsgrove High School (1.6 miles) and Parkside Middle School (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Linthurst'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 Linthurst is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 11 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Apes Dale, Barnt Green, Vigo, Finstall, Lickey End, and Kendal End.
Local provider signals in Linthurst
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Linthurst itself. The closest on record are RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about a mile away; The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, about 2 miles away; and Webheath Dental Practice in Redditch, about 4 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Linthurst
Many people in Linthurst delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Linthurst
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Linthurst. Linthurst 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. Linthurst's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,195 residents in Linthurst's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Linthurst has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Linthurst are served by secondary schools including North Bromsgrove High School (1.6 miles) and Parkside Middle School (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Linthurst sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Linthurst is about 11 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Linthurst Explained
Patients in Linthurst have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Linthurst
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Linthurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Linthurst
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Linthurst, Worcestershire with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Apes Dale, Barnt Green, Vigo, Finstall, Lickey End, and Kendal End may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Linthurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Linthurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Linthurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Linthurst is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove (1.9 miles) and New Road Dental (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Linthurst?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Linthurst, 51 practices within 10 miles and 153 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Linthurst?
The nearest practice to Linthurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove, about 1.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include New Road Dental (2.0 miles) and Orthodontics For You (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Linthurst, Worcestershire?
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 Linthurst, Worcestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.