Orthodontic practices near Olton
On our practice register: 31 practices within 5 miles of Olton, 64 practices within 10 and 201 practices within 20. The closest is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green, 0.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (109 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyAcocks Green | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (226 reviews) |
| Dr Cottam Orthodontic PracticeAcocks Green | 1.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (56 reviews) |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 1.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (379 reviews) |
| Smile More Dental Centre SolihullSolihull | 1.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Sherwood Dental Practice - BirminghamAcocks Green | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (566 reviews) |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
| Perfect Smiles Dental SurgeryShirley | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Olton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Acocks Green, 0.9 miles north-west; the next are Solihull (1.0 miles south-east) and Shirley (1.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Acocks Green | 8 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Solihull | 8 | 1.0 miles south-east |
| Shirley | 2 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Birmingham | 8 | 1.7 miles west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 3.6 miles west |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 3.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Olton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green (5.0 from 109 reviews), 0.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 4.9 miles south-west |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 1.0 miles south-east |
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | 4.9 (275 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Olton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Solihull |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,943 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,915 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 31 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within Solihull | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Solihull |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School — 0.6 miles Langley School — 0.8 miles Ninestiles, an Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 24 schools, about 28,815 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 41,070 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Rai Dental Surgery, Acocks Green — under a mile Shiraz Endodontic Practice, Solihull — 1 miles Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery, Shirley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 64 within 10 miles, 201 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 Olton
Olton has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 64 practices, and within 20 there are 201.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orthodontics Exclusively (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (1.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 25 of the practices around Olton list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Olton are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Olton
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Orthodontist in Olton: Before booking anything in Olton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Solihull, not just Olton.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Kineton Green, Acocks Green, Gilbertstone, Stockfield, Lyndon Green, and Sharmans Cross can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Olton at a glance
Kineton Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Olton.
What official data says about Olton
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Olton sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Olton's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,943 residents in the neighbourhood around Olton, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Solihull. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (31), Olton has more choice than 96% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Olton attend schools such as Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (0.6 miles) and Langley School (0.8 miles). 24 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 41,070 pupils across Olton's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Olton sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Olton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Olton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Olton itself. The nearest recorded are Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green, under a mile away; Shiraz Endodontic Practice in Solihull, about a mile away; and Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, about 2 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Olton Explained
Patients in Olton 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Olton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Olton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Olton
Orthodontic treatment in Olton 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Olton
What's available in Olton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Olton's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Olton. 15.2% of Olton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,943 residents in the neighbourhood around Olton, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Solihull. Olton has 31 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in England. 26.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Olton are served by secondary schools including Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (0.6 miles) and Langley School (0.8 miles). 24 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 41,070 pupils in Olton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Olton falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Olton is about 5 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Olton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Olton
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Olton, Solihull alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Kineton Green, Acocks Green, Gilbertstone, Stockfield, Lyndon Green, and Sharmans Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Olton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Olton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Olton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Olton is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Orthodontics Exclusively (1.0 miles) and Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Olton?
Our register has 31 practices within 5 miles of Olton, 64 practices within 10 miles and 201 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Olton?
The nearest practice to Olton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green, about 0.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Orthodontics Exclusively (1.0 miles) and Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Olton, Solihull?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Olton, Solihull?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.