Orthodontic practices near Northfield
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Northfield, 88 practices within 10 and 186 practices within 20. The closest is House of Dental in Hopwood, 1.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of DentalHopwood | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
| HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BPI DentalBartley Green | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (536 reviews) |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Harborne Dental PracticeBartley Green | 3.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (311 reviews) |
| DENTIST Oakleigh Dental Practice & Implant CentreHalesowen | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (42 reviews) |
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 3.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Northfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hopwood, 1.5 miles south; the next are Birmingham (1.9 miles south-east) and Bartley Green (2.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hopwood | 1 | 1.5 miles south |
| Birmingham | 13 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Bartley Green | 2 | 2.8 miles north |
| Smethwick | 2 | 3.0 miles north |
| Halesowen | 4 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 3.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Northfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 5.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 4.2 miles south |
| Morgan Dental PracticeHalesowen | 5.0 (249 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Northfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Birmingham |
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,473 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,049 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 92nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | E-ACT Shenley Academy — 0.7 miles Bournville School — 0.8 miles King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 16,477 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | House of Dental, Hopwood — 2 miles HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD, Birmingham — 2 miles BPI Dental, Bartley Green — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 88 within 10 miles, 186 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 Northfield
Northfield is 1.5 miles from House of Dental in Hopwood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 88 practices, and within 20 there are 186.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: House of Dental (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Northfield list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Northfield are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is House of Dental in Hopwood, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Northfield
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Local orthodontic treatment in Northfield
Orthodontist in Northfield: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Northfield. It connects local orthodontic research in Northfield with the wider City and Borough of Birmingham area.
Practice signals around Northfield
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Northfield. The nearest recorded are House of Dental in Hopwood, about 2 miles away; HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, about 2 miles away; and BPI Dental in Bartley Green, about 3 miles away.
About Northfield
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Shenley Fields, the closest linked location.
Northfield in context
By ONS classification, Northfield falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17% of Northfield's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,473 residents in Northfield's census neighbourhood, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Northfield is better served than 90% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Northfield are E-ACT Shenley Academy (0.7 miles) and Bournville School (0.8 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. Northfield's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Northfield is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Northfield is about 5 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Shenley Fields, Woodcock Hill, Weoley Castle, Griffin's Hill, Lodge Hill, and Longbridge may also help.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Northfield
Many people in Northfield delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Northfield
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Northfield
Every case in Northfield follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Northfield
Patients in Northfield have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Northfield
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Northfield practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Northfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Northfield
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Northfield, City and Borough of Birmingham within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Shenley Fields, Woodcock Hill, Weoley Castle, Griffin's Hill, Lodge Hill, and Longbridge.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Northfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Northfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Northfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Northfield is House of Dental in Hopwood, about 1.5 miles to the south. The next closest are HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.9 miles) and BPI Dental (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Northfield?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Northfield, 88 practices within 10 miles and 186 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Northfield?
The nearest practice to Northfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is House of Dental in Hopwood, about 1.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.9 miles) and BPI Dental (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Northfield, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Northfield, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.