Orthodontic practices near Longbridge
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Longbridge, 84 practices within 10 and 173 practices within 20. The closest is House of Dental in Hopwood, 0.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of DentalHopwood | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
| HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 2.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (301 reviews) |
| BPI DentalBartley Green | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (536 reviews) |
| DENTIST Oakleigh Dental Practice & Implant CentreHalesowen | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (42 reviews) |
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 4.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Somers Square Dental practiceHalesowen | 4.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (110 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hopwood, 0.8 miles east; the next are Birmingham (2.2 miles east) and Barnt Green (2.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hopwood | 1 | 0.8 miles east |
| Birmingham | 7 | 2.2 miles east |
| Barnt Green | 1 | 2.7 miles south |
| Bartley Green | 2 | 4.2 miles north |
| Halesowen | 4 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 4.3 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 Longbridge
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), 2.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 2.7 miles south |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-west |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longbridge 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 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,608 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 30.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,295 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Turves Green Boys' School — 0.4 miles King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls — 0.5 miles Colmers School and Sixth Form College — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 13,118 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 | House of Dental, Hopwood — under a mile HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD, Birmingham — 2 miles RESTORE Dental Specialists, Barnt Green — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 84 within 10 miles, 173 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B31 |
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 Longbridge
The nearest practice to Longbridge is House of Dental in Hopwood, 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 84 practices, and within 20 there are 173.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: House of Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Longbridge list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Longbridge are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is House of Dental in Hopwood, 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 Longbridge
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Orthodontic services in Longbridge
Orthodontist in Longbridge: People weighing up braces or aligners in Longbridge can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Longbridge itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Birmingham.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Turves Green, West Heath, Northfield, Cofton Hackett, Frankley, and Shenley Fields if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local orthodontic signals in Longbridge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Longbridge. The closest on record are House of Dental in Hopwood, under a mile away; HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, about 2 miles away; and RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 3 miles away.
A quick look at Longbridge
Turves Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km east of Longbridge.
Longbridge in context
Longbridge is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Longbridge falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Longbridge's under-16 share sits at 17.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,608 residents in Longbridge's census neighbourhood, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Longbridge has more choice than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Longbridge attend schools such as Turves Green Boys' School (0.4 miles) and King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls (0.5 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Longbridge's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Longbridge's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longbridge is about 7 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Longbridge
Starting orthodontic treatment in Longbridge can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Longbridge
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Longbridge
Every case in Longbridge follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Longbridge
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Longbridge can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Longbridge — Local Context
Provision in Longbridge varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Longbridge falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. 17.8% of Longbridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,608 residents in the neighbourhood around Longbridge, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Longbridge is better served than 77% 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 Longbridge are Turves Green Boys' School (0.4 miles) and King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls (0.5 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Longbridge's Local Authority area covers 501 schools and 210,486 pupils, according to DfE figures. Longbridge falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longbridge is about 7 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. There is no orthodontist on our records in Longbridge itself. The closest on record are House of Dental in Hopwood, under a mile away; HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, about 2 miles away; and RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longbridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longbridge
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Longbridge, City and Borough of Birmingham within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Turves Green, West Heath, Northfield, Cofton Hackett, Frankley, and Shenley Fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longbridge is House of Dental in Hopwood, about 0.8 miles to the east. The next closest are HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.2 miles) and RESTORE Dental Specialists (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longbridge?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Longbridge, 84 practices within 10 miles and 173 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longbridge?
The nearest practice to Longbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is House of Dental in Hopwood, about 0.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.2 miles) and BPI Dental (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longbridge, City and Borough of Birmingham?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longbridge, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.