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Orthodontic practices near Mere Green

On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Mere Green, 76 practices within 10 and 181 practices within 20. The closest is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, 0.1 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Browne's Dental SurgerySutton Coldfield0.1 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (155 reviews)
Clear Braces ClinicsSutton Coldfield0.2 miles south-west–––5.0 (8 reviews)
Noble Dental PracticeSutton Coldfield1.8 miles south–––4.1 (20 reviews)
Sutton Orthodontic CentreSutton Coldfield1.8 miles south✓✓✓4.7 (69 reviews)
Sutton Dental CareSutton Coldfield1.8 miles south–––4.9 (839 reviews)
Sutton Aesthetic DentistrySutton Coldfield2.1 miles south–✓✓4.8 (312 reviews)
Sutton Dental & Implant ClinicSutton Coldfield2.3 miles south––✓4.9 (368 reviews)
Streetly Smiles Dental CareStreetly2.4 miles west–––4.9 (95 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Mere Green with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sutton Coldfield, 0.1 miles south; the next are Streetly (2.4 miles west) and Lichfield (3.4 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Sutton Coldfield130.1 miles south
Streetly12.4 miles west
Lichfield63.4 miles north
Walsall83.8 miles west
Castle Vale15.2 miles south
West Bromwich15.3 miles south-west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mere Green

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 6.3 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Spires Dental ClinicLichfield5.0 (324 reviews)6.3 miles north
Boldmere Dental Practice LtdSutton Coldfield5.0 (260 reviews)2.8 miles south
Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield5.0 (135 reviews)3.4 miles north
Sutton Dental CareSutton Coldfield4.9 (839 reviews)1.8 miles south

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

Mere Green at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBirmingham
NHS dental servicesNHS Birmingham and Solihull 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 1614.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,718 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 locally8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car20% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,129 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England
Access within City and Borough of Birmingham4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.8% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 8 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Arthur Terry School — 0.3 miles
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School — 1.5 miles
Plantsbrook School — 2.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles7 schools, about 10,114 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay26.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesBrowne's Dental Surgery, Sutton Coldfield — under a mile
Streetly Smiles Dental Care, Streetly — 2 miles
Shenstone Dental Centre, Lichfield — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles76 within 10 miles, 181 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 Mere Green

The nearest practice to Mere Green is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 76 practices, and within 20 there are 181.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Sutton Aesthetic Dentistry (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Priory Dental Practice (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Mere Green list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Mere Green are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 8 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Mere Green

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Mere Green

Orthodontist in Mere Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Mere Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Mere Green and the wider City and Borough of Birmingham area.

Local orthodontic signals in Mere Green

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mere Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, under a mile away; Streetly Smiles Dental Care, about 2 miles away; and Shenstone Dental Centre in Lichfield, about 3 miles away.

Nearby location pages

You can continue browsing related location pages including Four Oaks, Moor Hall, Roughley, Doe Bank, Four Oaks Park, and Hill Hook if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Area profile for Mere Green

By ONS classification, Mere Green falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Mere Green's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Mere Green, 5.8% of the 1,718 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Mere Green has more choice than 89% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Mere Green are The Arthur Terry School (0.3 miles) and Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Mere Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Mere Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mere Green is about 8 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.

Local snapshot of Mere Green

Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Four Oaks, the closest linked location.

The Orthodontic Journey in Mere Green

Orthodontic treatment in Mere Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in Mere Green runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

All Orthodontic Options in Mere Green Explained

Patients in Mere Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Mere Green

No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Mere Green

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mere Green?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mere Green is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, about 0.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Clear Braces Clinics (0.2 miles) and Noble Dental Practice (1.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Mere Green?

Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Mere Green, 76 practices within 10 miles and 181 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mere Green?

The nearest practice to Mere Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, about 0.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Sutton Orthodontic Centre (1.8 miles) and Birmingham Orthodontics (2.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mere Green, City and Borough of Birmingham?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mere Green, City and Borough of Birmingham?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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TitleMere Green, City and Borough of Birmingham Clear Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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