NHS Treatment in Moor Hall at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of 1,494 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Browne's Dental Surgery, Sutton Coldfield — under a mile; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bishop Vesey's Grammar School — 0.8 miles The Arthur Terry School — 1.0 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 7 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Moor Hall
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Moor Hall, 77 practices within 10 and 183 practices within 20. The closest is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, 0.7 miles north-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Browne's Dental Surgery, 0.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browne's Dental SurgerySutton Coldfield | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (155 reviews) |
| Sutton Orthodontic CentreSutton Coldfield | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (69 reviews) |
| Birmingham OrthodonticsSutton Coldfield | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
| Nothing But The ToothSutton Coldfield | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Walmley Dental PracticeSutton Coldfield | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
| MIDLAND ORTHODONTISTSSutton Coldfield | 3.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moor Hall with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Sutton Coldfield, 0.7 miles north-west; the next are Castle Vale (4.4 miles south) and Walsall (4.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield | 6 | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Castle Vale | 1 | 4.4 miles south |
| Walsall | 3 | 4.4 miles west |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Washwood Heath | 1 | 6.0 miles south |
| Smethwick | 1 | 6.4 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 Moor Hall
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Nothing But The Tooth in Sutton Coldfield (4.9 from 238 reviews), 2.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing But The ToothSutton Coldfield | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 6.5 miles west |
| Browne's Dental SurgerySutton Coldfield | 4.9 (155 reviews) | 0.7 miles north-west |
| Birmingham OrthodonticsSutton Coldfield | 4.8 (189 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Moor Hall, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 1.1 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Browne's Dental Surgery, Sutton Coldfield, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Moor Hall are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Moor Hall funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Understanding its limits helps families in Moor Hall plan around realistic waiting times.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Moor Hall
For eligible patients in Moor Hall, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Moor Hall.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Moor Hall
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Moor Hall trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Moor Hall
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in City and Borough of Birmingham differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Provision in Moor Hall varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By national deprivation ranking, Moor Hall sits among the less deprived areas of England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,494 residents in Moor Hall's census neighbourhood, close to the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Moor Hall is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Officially, Moor Hall is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Moor Hall's under-16 share sits at 20%, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Moor Hall are Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (0.8 miles) and The Arthur Terry School (1.0 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Moor Hall's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). Moor Hall has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Moor Hall itself. The nearest recorded are Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, under a mile away; Streetly Smiles Dental Care, about 3 miles away; and Shenstone Dental Centre in Lichfield, about 4 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Moor Hall
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Moor Hall
Space maintainers hold open the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth, preventing neighbouring teeth from drifting in before the adult tooth erupts.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Moor Hall
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Understanding the IOTN Score
Whether the NHS funds treatment comes down to the IOTN score, a standardised two-part measure used right across City and Borough of Birmingham.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Moor Hall
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moor Hall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moor Hall is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Clear Braces Clinics (0.7 miles) and Noble Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moor Hall?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Moor Hall, 77 practices within 10 miles and 183 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moor Hall?
The nearest practice to Moor Hall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Browne's Dental Surgery in Sutton Coldfield, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Sutton Orthodontic Centre (1.1 miles) and Birmingham Orthodontics (2.7 miles).
What county is Moor Hall in?
Moor Hall falls within City and Borough of Birmingham.
Which NHS body covers Moor Hall for dental care?
Moor Hall sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Which towns are close to Moor Hall?
Doe Bank, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield are within easy reach of Moor Hall.
How's children's dental health in Moor Hall's area?
Regionally, 26.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How long does NHS treatment take?
Most NHS fixed brace treatment takes 18–24 months for moderate cases. More complex cases may take longer. Your orthodontist will give an estimate after the initial assessment.
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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