Orthodontic practices near Palfrey
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Palfrey, 99 practices within 10 and 162 practices within 20. The closest is BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE in Walsall, 0.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTREWalsall | 0.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTDWalsall | 0.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Hillary Street Dental SurgeryWalsall | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (85 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Allsopp Dental PracticeWalsall | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (215 reviews) |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 1.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (79 reviews) |
| The Dentist, Implant, Veneers and Emergency CenterWalsall | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (397 reviews) |
| Pentwyn Dental SurgeryWest Bromwich | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (180 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Palfrey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walsall, 0.5 miles north; the next are West Bromwich (2.7 miles south-west) and Bloxwich (3.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 10 | 0.5 miles north |
| West Bromwich | 5 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Bloxwich | 2 | 3.1 miles north |
| Willenhall | 5 | 3.5 miles west |
| Streetly | 1 | 4.0 miles east |
| Sutton Coldfield | 2 | 4.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Palfrey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Boldmere Dental Practice Ltd in Sutton Coldfield (5.0 from 260 reviews), 5.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boldmere Dental Practice LtdSutton Coldfield | 5.0 (260 reviews) | 5.9 miles east |
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 4.9 (740 reviews) | 4.3 miles north |
| North Street DentalDudley | 4.9 (229 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 0.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Palfrey at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Walsall |
| NHS dental services | NHS Black Country 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 | 28.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.3% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,893 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Walsall | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.9% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Walsall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Joseph Leckie Academy — 0.4 miles Queen Mary's Grammar School — 0.8 miles Blue Coat Church of England Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 17,866 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 133 schools, 54,603 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 23.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE, Walsall — under a mile Pentwyn Dental Surgery, West Bromwich — 3 miles First Dental, Bloxwich — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 99 within 10 miles, 162 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 Palfrey
Palfrey has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE in Walsall is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 99 practices, and within 20 there are 162.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTD (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Bhandal Dental Practice - Willenhall (3.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Palfrey 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 Palfrey are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE in Walsall, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Palfrey
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Orthodontist in Palfrey: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Palfrey understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Walsall.
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Practice data for Palfrey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Palfrey itself. The closest on record are BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE in Walsall, under a mile away; Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, about 3 miles away; and First Dental in Bloxwich, about 3 miles away.
Area profile for Palfrey
Palfrey's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Palfrey falls under NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. With 28.7% of residents under 16, Palfrey has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.9% of the 1,851 residents in Palfrey's census neighbourhood, above the 8.1% average across Walsall. Palfrey has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. Regionally, 23.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Palfrey attend schools such as Joseph Leckie Academy (0.4 miles) and Queen Mary's Grammar School (0.8 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 133 schools and 54,603 pupils across Palfrey's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Palfrey among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Palfrey is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
A quick look at Palfrey
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Palfrey
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Palfrey has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Palfrey — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Palfrey. Palfrey's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Palfrey falls under NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 28.7% of Palfrey's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.9% of the 1,851 residents in Palfrey's census neighbourhood, above the 8.1% average across Walsall. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Palfrey has more choice than 93% of towns in England. 23.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Palfrey attend schools such as Joseph Leckie Academy (0.4 miles) and Queen Mary's Grammar School (0.8 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Palfrey's Local Authority area covers 133 schools and 54,603 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Palfrey sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Palfrey is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Palfrey. The closest on record are BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE in Walsall, under a mile away; Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, about 3 miles away; and First Dental in Bloxwich, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Palfrey
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Palfrey helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Palfrey 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 Palfrey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Palfrey
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Palfrey, Walsall alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Caldmore, Bescot, The Delves, Pleck, Walsall, and Birchills follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Palfrey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Palfrey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Palfrey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Palfrey is BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE in Walsall, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTD (0.7 miles) and Hillary Street Dental Surgery (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Palfrey?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Palfrey, 99 practices within 10 miles and 162 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Palfrey?
The nearest practice to Palfrey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE in Walsall, about 0.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Hillary Street Dental Surgery (0.7 miles) and Church Lane Dental Walsall (0.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Palfrey, Walsall?
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 Palfrey, Walsall?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.