Orthodontic practices near Perry Barr
On our practice register: 39 practices within 5 miles of Perry Barr, 93 practices within 10 and 175 practices within 20. The closest is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, 2.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hampton DentalBirmingham | 2.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Scott Arms Dental PracticeWest Bromwich | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (2,538 reviews) |
| St Paul's Square Dental PracticeBirmingham | 2.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (125 reviews) |
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 2.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (452 reviews) |
| Dr Clear Aligners BirminghamBirmingham | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (55 reviews) |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (125 reviews) |
| MiSmile BirminghamBirmingham | 2.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (487 reviews) |
| MiSmile Network UKBirmingham | 2.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (90 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Perry Barr with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Birmingham, 2.2 miles south; the next are West Bromwich (2.2 miles north-west) and Sutton Coldfield (2.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 14 | 2.2 miles south |
| West Bromwich | 4 | 2.2 miles north-west |
| Sutton Coldfield | 6 | 2.9 miles north |
| Walsall | 1 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Smethwick | 1 | 4.0 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 Perry Barr
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), 2.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 2.5 miles south |
| Boldmere Dental Practice LtdSutton Coldfield | 5.0 (260 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-east |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 2.6 miles south |
| Sutton Dental & Implant ClinicSutton Coldfield | 4.9 (368 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Perry Barr 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,470 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 568 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 38 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 109th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Eden Boys' School, Birmingham — 0.3 miles Prince Albert High School — 0.4 miles Broadway Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 28 schools, about 26,269 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 | Great Hampton Dental, Birmingham — 2 miles Scott Arms Dental Practice, West Bromwich — 2 miles Birmingham Orthodontics, Sutton Coldfield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 93 within 10 miles, 175 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 Perry Barr
The nearest practice to Perry Barr is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, 2.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 93 practices, and within 20 there are 175.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Clear Aligners Birmingham (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Perry Barr list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Perry Barr are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Scott Arms Dental Practice in West Bromwich, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Perry Barr
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Braces and aligner options in Perry Barr
Orthodontist in Perry Barr: Before booking anything in Perry Barr, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Perry Barr with the wider City and Borough of Birmingham area.
Local provider signals in Perry Barr
There is no orthodontist on our records in Perry Barr itself. The nearest we do hold are Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, about 2 miles away; Scott Arms Dental Practice in West Bromwich, about 2 miles away; and Birmingham Orthodontics in Sutton Coldfield, about 3 miles away.
About Perry Barr
The nearest other location we cover is Birchfield, around 1 km to the south.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Birchfield, Witton, Lozells, Aston, Hockley, and New Town Row follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Perry Barr
Perry Barr is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Perry Barr's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,470 residents in the neighbourhood around Perry Barr, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 38 orthodontic practices within five miles, Perry Barr is better served than 97% 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 Perry Barr are Eden Boys' School, Birmingham (0.3 miles) and Prince Albert High School (0.4 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Perry Barr's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Perry Barr sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Perry Barr is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Perry Barr
Orthodontic treatment in Perry Barr is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Perry Barr
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Perry Barr
Not every practice near Perry Barr offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Perry Barr falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Perry Barr falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Perry Barr's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Perry Barr, 6.5% of the 1,470 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. With 38 orthodontic practices within five miles, Perry Barr is better served than 97% 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 Perry Barr are Eden Boys' School, Birmingham (0.3 miles) and Prince Albert High School (0.4 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. Perry Barr's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). Perry Barr falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Perry Barr is about 2 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Perry Barr Explained
Patients in Perry Barr 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Perry Barr offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Perry Barr. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Perry Barr
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Perry Barr, City and Borough of Birmingham. For a broader comparison, pages for Birchfield, Witton, Lozells, Aston, Hockley, and New Town Row follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Perry Barr
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Perry Barr often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Perry Barr?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Perry Barr is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, about 2.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Scott Arms Dental Practice (2.2 miles) and St Paul's Square Dental Practice (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Perry Barr?
Our register has 39 practices within 5 miles of Perry Barr, 93 practices within 10 miles and 175 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Perry Barr?
The nearest practice to Perry Barr that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Scott Arms Dental Practice in West Bromwich, about 2.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include St Johns Dental Practice (2.8 miles) and Birmingham Orthodontics (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Perry Barr, City and Borough of Birmingham?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Perry Barr, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.