Orthodontic practices near Lye Head
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Lye Head, 5 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 3.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 5.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Oak Tree Dental & Implant PracticeStourbridge | 10.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (98 reviews) |
| South Road Dental PracticeStourbridge | 10.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (81 reviews) |
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 10.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lye Head with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 3.7 miles south-east; the next are Kidderminster (4.3 miles east) and Stourbridge (10.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 4.3 miles east |
| Stourbridge | 14 | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 12.4 miles east |
| Worcester | 5 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Brierley Hill | 1 | 14.0 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 Lye Head
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Worcester Street Dental Practice in Stourbridge (5.0 from 198 reviews), 10.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street Dental PracticeStourbridge | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 12.7 miles east |
| Dr. Ed Young | Award-winning Invisalign® & Cosmetic DentistStourbridge | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Holcroft Dental Practice - Dr Ari KapnisisStourbridge | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lye Head at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wyre Forest |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,247 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 18.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 285th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bewdley School — 2.5 miles The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College — 3.6 miles Baxter College — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 970 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 4 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 4 miles Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice, Stourbridge — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 84 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 Lye Head
The nearest practice to Lye Head is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (4.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Lye Head list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lye Head are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lye Head
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Orthodontist in Lye Head: This page was put together for people in Lye Head who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Worcestershire.
What official data says about Lye Head
Lye Head's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lye Head falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Lye Head has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.8% of the 1,247 residents in Lye Head's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lye Head is better served than 52% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Lye Head attend schools such as The Bewdley School (2.5 miles) and The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lye Head's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Lye Head is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Lye Head in numbers
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More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Callow Hill, Bliss Gate, Long Bank, Gorst Hill, Heightington, and Hales Park if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in Lye Head
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lye Head itself. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 4 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 4 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 11 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lye Head
The orthodontic landscape in Lye Head offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Lye Head — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Lye Head. Lye Head is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Lye Head's under-16 share, 11.3%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Lye Head, 4.8% of the 1,247 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lye Head has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Lye Head are The Bewdley School (2.5 miles) and The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Lye Head is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lye Head is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Lye Head itself. The nearest we do hold are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 4 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 4 miles away; and Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice in Stourbridge, about 11 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lye Head
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lye Head can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Lye Head
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Lye Head runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lye Head. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lye Head
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Lye Head, Worcestershire alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Callow Hill, Bliss Gate, Long Bank, Gorst Hill, Heightington, and Hales Park may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lye Head
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lye Head often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lye Head?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lye Head is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (3.8 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lye Head?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Lye Head, 5 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lye Head?
The nearest practice to Lye Head that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 5.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Oak Tree Dental & Implant Practice (10.8 miles) and South Road Dental Practice (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lye Head, Worcestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lye Head, Worcestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.