NHS Treatment in Lozells at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 28.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.4% of 1,946 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | St Johns Dental Practice, Birmingham — 1.5 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Nishkam High School — 0.3 miles Holte School — 0.4 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 1 mile |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Lozells
On our practice register: 38 practices within 5 miles of Lozells, 95 practices within 10 and 177 practices within 20. The closest is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, 0.8 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Dental Practice, 1.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (116 reviews) |
| Polski Ortodonta BirminghamBirmingham | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| MR P L MASON - ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| Edgbaston Dental CentreBirmingham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (632 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lozells with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Birmingham, 1.5 miles south; the next are Smethwick (2.8 miles south-west) and West Bromwich (3.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 6 | 1.5 miles south |
| Smethwick | 2 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 3.2 miles north |
| Bartley Green | 1 | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Washwood Heath | 1 | 3.9 miles east |
| Sutton Coldfield | 3 | 4.2 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 Lozells
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick (4.9 from 357 reviews), 3.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Nothing But The ToothSutton Coldfield | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-east |
| BPI DentalBartley Green | 4.8 (536 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Birmingham OrthodonticsSutton Coldfield | 4.8 (189 reviews) | 4.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Lozells, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Midlands Smile Centres, 3.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Dental Practice, Birmingham, 1.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 1 mile away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Lozells are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. Early review can prevent more complex problems later and simplify treatment when it does begin.
Children's Orthodontics in Lozells — Local Context
Provision in Lozells varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 28.8% of Lozells's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,946 residents in the neighbourhood around Lozells, 12.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Families in Lozells are served by secondary schools including Nishkam High School (0.3 miles) and Holte School (0.4 miles). 36 secondary schools are within three miles. Lozells's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. Lozells 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. Lozells falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (38), Lozells has more choice than 97% of towns in England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lozells is about 1 mile from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. See local practice availability in Lozells → They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS orthodontic treatment for eligible children in Lozells is free, covering all appointments from assessment to retention. NHS orthodontic waiting times in City and Borough of Birmingham vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. As a guide, private children's orthodontic treatment in Lozells usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Lozells
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Palate expanders gradually widen a narrow upper arch, and work best while the midpalatal suture is still open (usually up to age 12-14) — correcting a posterior crossbite and freeing up arch space in the process.
Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children whose lower jaw is significantly behind the upper jaw. Most effective during the pubertal growth spurt (age 10-13), they can reduce the severity of a large overjet and simplify later fixed brace treatment.
Monitoring is actually the most likely outcome of an early assessment — an annual review until active treatment makes sense, once most of the adult teeth are through.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Lozells
Children in Lozells who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
Interceptive treatments such as space maintainers may be provided by a general dental practice on the NHS. Specialist appliances may require a specialist referral — ask your child's dentist about the current referral pathway and waiting times locally.
Frequently Asked Questions — Children in Lozells
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lozells?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lozells is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, about 0.8 miles to the south. The next closest are St Paul's Square Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Teeth & Face (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lozells?
Our register has 38 practices within 5 miles of Lozells, 95 practices within 10 miles and 177 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lozells?
The nearest practice to Lozells that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Dental Practice in Birmingham, about 1.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Polski Ortodonta Birmingham (1.8 miles) and EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS (2.2 miles).
What county is Lozells in?
Lozells is in City and Borough of Birmingham.
How deprived is Lozells compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Lozells is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What kind of area is Lozells?
By ONS classification, Lozells falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What NHS area is Lozells in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Lozells falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board.
Can children get NHS braces in Lozells?
Yes, if they meet the IOTN threshold — their dentist refers once most adult teeth are through. NHS waiting times around Lozells vary, so it's worth asking locally for a current estimate.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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