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Orthodontic practices near Lydiate Ash

On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Lydiate Ash, 73 practices within 10 and 150 practices within 20. The closest is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, 2.5 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green2.5 miles south-east–––5.0 (301 reviews)
Orthodontics For YouBromsgrove3.1 miles south✓✓✓4.6 (9 reviews)
The Sweet Smile BromsgroveBromsgrove3.1 miles south✓–✓5.0 (3 reviews)
Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove3.4 miles south–✓✓5.0 (134 reviews)
New Road DentalBromsgrove3.6 miles south✓–✓4.7 (400 reviews)
House of DentalHopwood3.6 miles east✓–✓4.7 (558 reviews)
Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove3.9 miles south✓✓✓4.6 (115 reviews)
Somers Square Dental practiceHalesowen4.7 miles north–––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 Lydiate Ash with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnt Green, 2.5 miles south-east; the next are Bromsgrove (3.1 miles south) and Hopwood (3.6 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Barnt Green12.5 miles south-east
Bromsgrove53.1 miles south
Hopwood13.6 miles east
Halesowen44.7 miles north
Birmingham15.0 miles east
Stourbridge76.2 miles north-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lydiate Ash

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), 2.5 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green5.0 (301 reviews)2.5 miles south-east
Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen5.0 (249 reviews)4.9 miles north
Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge5.0 (198 reviews)6.7 miles north-west
Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove5.0 (134 reviews)3.4 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Lydiate Ash at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBromsgrove
NHS dental servicesNHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,061 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre951 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England
Access within Worcestershire180th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 9 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWaseley Hills High School — 0.8 miles
Catshill Middle School — 1.6 miles
Colmers School and Sixth Form College — 1.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles6 schools, about 4,501 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesRESTORE Dental Specialists, Barnt Green — 2 miles
Orthodontics For You, Bromsgrove — 3 miles
House of Dental, Hopwood — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles73 within 10 miles, 150 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 Lydiate Ash

The nearest practice to Lydiate Ash is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 73 practices, and within 20 there are 150.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontics For You (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Just Orthodontics (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Lydiate Ash list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Lydiate Ash are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orthodontics For You in Bromsgrove, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Lydiate Ash

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Orthodontic care near Lydiate Ash

Orthodontist in Lydiate Ash: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lydiate Ash can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Lydiate Ash with the wider Worcestershire area.

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Lydiate Ash in numbers

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Area profile for Lydiate Ash

Lydiate Ash is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lydiate Ash, 5.8% of the 2,061 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Lydiate Ash has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lydiate Ash attend schools such as Waseley Hills High School (0.8 miles) and Catshill Middle School (1.6 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Lydiate Ash's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lydiate Ash is about 9 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.

Local treatment availability around Lydiate Ash

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lydiate Ash. The nearest recorded are RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 2 miles away; Orthodontics For You in Bromsgrove, about 3 miles away; and House of Dental in Hopwood, about 4 miles away.

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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lydiate Ash

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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lydiate Ash

Starting orthodontic treatment in Lydiate Ash can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lydiate Ash

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Lydiate Ash. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lydiate Ash sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 2,061 residents in Lydiate Ash's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Lydiate Ash has more choice than 72% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Lydiate Ash are Waseley Hills High School (0.8 miles) and Catshill Middle School (1.6 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lydiate Ash sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lydiate Ash is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lydiate Ash. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Lydiate Ash

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lydiate Ash often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lydiate Ash?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lydiate Ash is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Orthodontics For You (3.1 miles) and The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove (3.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Lydiate Ash?

Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Lydiate Ash, 73 practices within 10 miles and 150 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lydiate Ash?

The nearest practice to Lydiate Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orthodontics For You in Bromsgrove, about 3.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Sweet Smile Bromsgrove (3.1 miles) and New Road Dental (3.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lydiate Ash, Worcestershire?

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 Lydiate Ash, Worcestershire?

Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.

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TitleLydiate Ash, Worcestershire Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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