Orthodontic practices near Long Bank
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Long Bank, 7 practices within 10 and 87 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 3.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 3.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 4.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 10.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Bank with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 3.7 miles south-east; the next are Kidderminster (3.8 miles east) and Stourbridge (10.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 3.8 miles east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 12.1 miles east |
| Worcester | 4 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 13.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Bank
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 10.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Bank at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre Forest |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,547 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% 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 | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 285th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bewdley School — 1.9 miles The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College — 3.4 miles Baxter College — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 970 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 4 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 4 miles Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 87 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 Long Bank
The nearest practice to Long Bank is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 87.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (3.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Long Bank list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Long Bank are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Bank
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Orthodontist in Long Bank: This page was put together for people in Long Bank who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Long Bank itself or elsewhere in Worcestershire.
Local treatment availability around Long Bank
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Long Bank. The nearest we do hold are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 4 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 4 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 10 miles away.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Lye Head, Hales Park, Hawthorn Bush, Callow Hill, The Lakes, and Bliss Gate.
What official data says about Long Bank
Long Bank — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 9% of residents under 16, Long Bank skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.4% of the 1,547 residents in Long Bank's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Long Bank has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Long Bank attend schools such as The Bewdley School (1.9 miles) and The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Long Bank close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Bank is about 21 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Where Long Bank sits locally
Just around 1 km south-west, Lye Head is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Long Bank
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Long Bank can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Long Bank offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Bank
Orthodontic treatment in Long Bank is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Long Bank
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Long Bank
Provision in Long Bank varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Long Bank is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 9% of residents under 16, Long Bank skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.4% of the 1,547 residents in Long Bank's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Long Bank has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Long Bank are served by secondary schools including The Bewdley School (1.9 miles) and The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Long Bank's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Long Bank is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 21 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Bank. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Bank
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Long Bank, Worcestershire within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Lye Head, Hales Park, Hawthorn Bush, Callow Hill, The Lakes, and Bliss Gate.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Long Bank
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Bank often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Bank?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Bank is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (3.7 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Bank?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Long Bank, 7 practices within 10 miles and 87 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Bank?
The nearest practice to Long Bank that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 5.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (10.0 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Bank, Worcestershire?
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 Long Bank, Worcestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.