Braces in Lozells at a Glance
| 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 secondary schools | Nishkam High School — 0.3 miles Holte School — 0.4 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry, Birmingham — 1.3 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | St Johns Dental Practice, Birmingham — 1.5 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 1 mile |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| 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 offering braces 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 that mentions fixed braces is RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (116 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Dental CentreBirmingham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (632 reviews) |
| Central OrthodonticsSmethwick | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (100 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 offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Birmingham, 1.3 miles south; the next are Smethwick (2.8 miles south-west) and Bartley Green (3.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 5 | 1.3 miles south |
| Smethwick | 2 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Bartley Green | 2 | 3.0 miles south-west |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 3.2 miles north |
| Sutton Coldfield | 1 | 4.3 miles north |
| Acocks Green | 1 | 4.7 miles south-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 RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry (5.0 from 125 reviews), 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | 4.9 (275 reviews) | 1.4 miles south |
| BPI DentalBartley Green | 4.8 (536 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Jaw-related problems are among the more complex conditions treated by specialists in Lozells. Working out whether a problem is dental or skeletal is the critical first step. Many of these conditions are treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Skeletal Jaw Discrepancies
Skeletal underbite (Class III) is where the lower jaw has grown larger or more forward than the upper one. Mild versions can sometimes be managed with camouflage orthodontics alone; moderate to severe cases, especially in adults, need orthognathic surgery to reposition one or both jaws.
Skeletal overbite / retrognathism — lower jaw significantly smaller or further back than the upper. Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children; severe adult cases may need jaw surgery.
Facial asymmetry caused by uneven jaw growth shows up as an off-centre chin point and midlines that don't line up. A mild degree of this is genuinely common and not a concern; only when it's pronounced enough to affect function does surgical correction come into the conversation.
Skeletal open bite — front teeth that don't meet due to vertical jaw growth patterns. Often requires surgical correction in adults when severe.
Near Lozells: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Twelve Dental in Birmingham (1.4 miles), one of 7 within 20 miles; treating children, where growth can still be guided: Twelve Dental in Birmingham (1.4 miles), one of 2 within 20 miles.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
The TMJ joints, one on each side of the face, are what connect the lower jaw to the skull. Signs of TMJ disorder (TMJD) include jaw or facial pain (often worst on waking), clicking or popping when opening or closing the mouth, a limited range of opening, temple headaches, and earache with no infection behind it.
Bite and TMJ symptoms interact in complicated ways — orthodontics can correct a bite issue that's contributing to joint loading, but it's not a reliable fix for TMJ pain on its own. Anyone in Lozells with real TMJ symptoms should see an orofacial pain specialist first, ahead of considering orthodontic treatment.
Near Lozells: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Twelve Dental in Birmingham (1.4 miles), one of 7 within 20 miles; the nearest general dentist, a usual first contact: Midlands Smile Centres (3.8 miles).
Jaw Treatment in Lozells — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lozells. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lozells sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lozells skews family-heavy: 28.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Lozells, 12.4% of the 1,946 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 38 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lozells is better served than 97% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). 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). National deprivation data ranks Lozells among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lozells is about 1 mile from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. See local practice availability in Lozells → They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
As a guide, private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) in Lozells usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems 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.
Where can I get braces near Lozells?
The nearest practice to Lozells that mentions fixed braces is RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry, about 1.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dr Clear Aligners Birmingham (1.4 miles) and Twelve Dental (1.4 miles).
How many schools are in Lozells's area?
Lozells's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Lozells?
OHID figures for this ICB show 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What towns are near Lozells?
Nearby towns include Birmingham, New Town Row, Lee Bank.
How many families live in Lozells?
Census data puts 28.8% of Lozells's population at under 16.
What is orthognathic surgery?
Orthognathic surgery repositions one or both jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies — performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon under general anaesthetic. Combined with 12-18 months of orthodontics before and after surgery. NHS funding available for functional cases.
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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