Costs in Lozells at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Great Hampton Dental, Birmingham — under a mile; 26 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | MiSmile Birmingham, Birmingham — 1.5 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 38 within 5 miles, 95 within 10, 177 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 16.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.7% aged 25 to 49 of 1,946 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 45th closest to a practice of 111 places in the county; the county median is 1 miles |
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 near Lozells that list payment plans
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 that mentions finance or monthly payments is MiSmile Birmingham, 1.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hampton DentalBirmingham | 0.8 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| St Paul's Square Dental PracticeBirmingham | 1.1 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (125 reviews) |
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 1.1 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (452 reviews) |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 1.3 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (125 reviews) |
| Dr Clear Aligners BirminghamBirmingham | 1.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.4 (55 reviews) |
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | 1.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (275 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 payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Birmingham, 0.8 miles south; the next are Smethwick (2.8 miles south-west) and Bartley Green (3.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 14 | 0.8 miles south |
| Smethwick | 2 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Bartley Green | 2 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| West Bromwich | 4 | 3.2 miles north |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 3.9 miles east |
| Sutton Coldfield | 4 | 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 Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 1.1 miles south |
| Boldmere Dental Practice LtdSutton Coldfield | 5.0 (260 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-east |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 1.3 miles south |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Lozells, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Great Hampton Dental, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 1 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £10 to £20 | £1,510 to £3,520 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £10 to £20 | £2,010 to £4,520 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £10 to £20 | £4,010 to £8,020 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £5 to £10 | £1,505 to £5,510 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £5 to £10 | £2,505 to £5,510 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Lozells
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Dr Clear Aligners Birmingham (1.4 miles) | Twelve Dental (1.4 miles); MiSmile Birmingham (1.5 miles) | 8 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | MiSmile Birmingham (1.5 miles) | MiSmile Network UK (1.5 miles); St Johns Dental Practice (1.5 miles) | 10 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | St Johns Dental Practice, Birmingham (1.5 miles) | Polski Ortodonta Birmingham (1.8 miles); EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS (2.2 miles) | 16 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Great Hampton Dental, Birmingham (under a mile) | St Paul's Square Dental Practice (1.1 miles); Teeth & Face (1.1 miles) | 26 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Great Hampton Dental, Birmingham (under a mile) | RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry (1.3 miles); Dr Clear Aligners Birmingham (1.4 miles) | 19 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry (1.3 miles) | Dr Clear Aligners Birmingham (1.4 miles); Twelve Dental (1.4 miles) | 12 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in Lozells. Most patients fall somewhere in the middle, and knowing each tier's typical cost is the first step. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
Treatment type sets the baseline: the appliance you choose, from budget metal to premium lingual, largely decides the starting price before anything else.
Case complexity is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
Number of arches is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Lozells usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
What Each Treatment Costs in Lozells
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in Lozells:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Lozells. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Lozells — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Cost Context for Lozells
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Lozells generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Not every practice near Lozells offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Lozells is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lozells. 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (38), Lozells has more choice than 97% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. 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). Lozells falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lozells is about 1 mile from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. See local practice availability in Lozells → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs 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.
Which practices near Lozells offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Lozells that mentions finance or monthly payment options is MiSmile Birmingham, about 1.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include MiSmile Network UK (1.5 miles) and St Johns Dental Practice (1.5 miles).
Which NHS body covers Lozells for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Lozells falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board.
Is Lozells well served by schools?
Lozells's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data).
What towns are near Lozells?
Birchfield, Perry Barr, Birmingham are within easy reach of Lozells.
What county is Lozells in?
Lozells falls within City and Borough of Birmingham.
Is it worth getting multiple quotes?
Yes — for private orthodontic treatment, getting two or three quotes from practices in your area is sensible. Fees vary by practice, clinician experience, and overheads. Ensure you're comparing like-for-like: same treatment type, same number of arches, retainers and refinements included.
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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