Orthodontic practices near Lode Heath
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Lode Heath, 54 practices within 10 and 198 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Concepts in Solihull, 0.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile ConceptsSolihull | 0.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| Eternal Smiles Dental CentreSolihull | 0.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (302 reviews) |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (240 reviews) |
| Designer Smiles - SolihullSolihull | 0.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (102 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouSolihull | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (116 reviews) |
| Smile More Dental Centre SolihullSolihull | 0.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Orthodontic ExcellenceSolihull | 0.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (207 reviews) |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 0.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (379 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lode Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Solihull, 0.2 miles north-east; the next are Shirley (1.1 miles west) and Acocks Green (2.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 8 | 0.2 miles north-east |
| Shirley | 2 | 1.1 miles west |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 2.4 miles west |
| Birmingham | 8 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 4.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lode Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green (5.0 from 109 reviews), 2.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic ExcellenceSolihull | 4.9 (207 reviews) | 0.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lode Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Solihull |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,823 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,646 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within Solihull | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Solihull |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lode Heath School — 0.4 miles St Peter's Catholic School — 1.1 miles Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 11,717 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 41,070 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Concepts, Solihull — under a mile Solihull Orthodontic Centre, Shirley — 1 miles Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham, Acocks Green — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 54 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 Lode Heath
The nearest practice to Lode Heath is Smile Concepts in Solihull, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 54 practices, and within 20 there are 198.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile Concepts (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Beyond Dental Cheltenham (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Lode Heath list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lode Heath are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Eternal Smiles Dental Centre in Solihull, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lode Heath
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Orthodontist in Lode Heath: Before booking anything in Lode Heath, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Solihull.
What official data says about Lode Heath
Lode Heath is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,823 residents in Lode Heath's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Solihull. Lode Heath has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. 26.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Lode Heath are Lode Heath School (0.4 miles) and St Peter's Catholic School (1.1 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 41,070 pupils across Lode Heath's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Lode Heath close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lode Heath is about 7 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Local orthodontic signals in Lode Heath
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lode Heath itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Concepts in Solihull, under a mile away; Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, about a mile away; and Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham in Acocks Green, about 2 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Solihull, Blossomfield, Elmdon Heath, Kineton Green, Monkspath, and Sharmans Cross may also help.
Lode Heath at a glance
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Solihull, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lode Heath
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lode Heath 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Lode Heath runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Lode Heath Explained
Patients in Lode Heath 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lode Heath
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lode Heath — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lode Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lode Heath
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lode Heath, Solihull with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Solihull, Blossomfield, Elmdon Heath, Kineton Green, Monkspath, and Sharmans Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lode Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lode Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lode Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lode Heath is Smile Concepts in Solihull, about 0.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Eternal Smiles Dental Centre (0.4 miles) and Beyond Dental Cheltenham (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lode Heath?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Lode Heath, 54 practices within 10 miles and 198 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lode Heath?
The nearest practice to Lode Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Eternal Smiles Dental Centre in Solihull, about 0.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Beyond Dental Cheltenham (0.5 miles) and Designer Smiles - Solihull (0.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lode Heath, Solihull?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lode Heath, Solihull?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.